folks still think, just eat better, don't eat carbs, etc and you will be fine because they don't understand the nuances of different types. Yes, I have an adult son who is Type 1, no idea where in the family tree it came from to be honest. In middle school his pancreas just stopped working and it was a challenge because he's also on the autism spectrum and has plenty of other challenges. A plus has been his regimented/scheduled nature has really helped with his diabetes care. He has to have insulin with every meal and long-acting insulin each night. We have been fortunate to have good health care and for the Navy to keep him on TRICARE due to the nature of his diagnosed disability (autism not the diabetes) while I was still in the service, but my wife works with the Autism Society of Colorado and there are a surprising number of people with both Type 1 Diabetes and Autism. She has seen the struggle for others with the cost of insulin - something that is absolutely necessary to sustain life for someone with an incurable disease. So many things are needed for diabetes - insulin (two types), needles, test strips, etc. It can be overwhelming to ensure enough supplies of everything are on hand when insurance companies insist on "just in time" prescription refills. Controlling the cost for folks less fortunate than my family is an absolute necessity. Diabetes is a huge business for big pharma if you look into it. Just check your local drug store to see what a container of 50 blood glucose test strips cost.