Advice For A Family Re: Their Over 18 Type 1 Child & Self Destructive Bipolar Issues

Well, today's post was going to be a Diabetes Blog Week Round Up and how fantastic Diabetes Blog Week was. Then I received the following letter early this afternoon from a Diabetesaliciousness reader and my Diabetes Blog Week post will have to go up tomorrow, because a DOC family member needs our help - BIG TIME.

Please read the following and if you have any advice or words of encouragement for them, comment or email me at Kellykunik@gmail.com and I'll pass your info along. Thanks DOC~
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Kelly - Please post this letter on your blog!

Does anyone in the D.O.C. Have experience with a young adult (and according to the law, legally independent of parents) who struggles with both bipolar issues and type 1?

Particularly with regard to situations where the swings of bipolar are such that self destructive behavior is involved.

Self destructive actions beyond but including even rudimentary type 1 care.
Any references to expert help, or experience with legal proceedings that may facilitate loved ones intervening are appreciated.

Thanks In Advance,

Stuck Between a Diabetes Rock & A Bipolar Hard Place ~