I had a boss who when sitting in my office having lunch would complain about me injecting my insulin, although I did it into my leg below my desk, I told him if he didn't like it leave my office!
My thoughts exactly I inject myself where ever I am I try to be as discrete as I can but they'll always be someone that objects. As for using a toilet to test and to inject yourself that's a non started it's breeding ground for all sorts of infectsI take mine in front off people if they don't like it then they don't have to look do they xx
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I was in a club one evening and went to the toilet to inject, someone in there must have went to a member of staff and the next thing I knew I was being grilled by a bouncer as I was just about to leave the toilet, when I explained what I was doing and showed the bouncer my novorapid he was okwhen is the people going to accept theres 1ooos of people out there with diabetes.. myself well i always go to the toilet,out of the way of prying eyes.
Don't see why you should have to go to the loo! It's a medical condition and if people don't like it then they can look away! Hugs to you!I was in a club one evening and went to the toilet to inject, someone in there must have went to a member of staff and the next thing I knew I was being grilled by a bouncer as I was just about to leave the toilet, when I explained what I was doing and showed the bouncer my novorapid he was ok
I still seek out toilets to inject, but do inject in full public view if I need too if a toilet is not nearby
I feel the same- whilst I understand it does still make some people uncomfortable seeing injections or blood testing-they should have spoken directly with this lady if they were also work friends, rather than going behind her back.How about trying to discuss it with the people concerned/have a staff meeting about it? What I find most upsetting is that nobody had the guts to address the matter with you personally, but that they took it to your superior!! Don't let these folk depress you! take care x
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Don't see why you should have to go to the loo! It's a medical condition and if people don't like it then they can look away! Hugs to you!
I don't think anyone should feel compelled to injecting in a toilet! Toilets are not hygienic places! Especially ones which are shared with other people. Nightclubs will be even worse as some of the people using them will be drunk and miss, not wash hands, etc I could go on but fear that people would need mind bleach after reading this. My aunt has to inject. This has often been done whilst dining out and has been very quick and discreet. I don't believe in catering for silly people who need to get a grip and this is in essence what these people are who complain. It's high time some of them grew up!Hi, I suppose it would depend on what type of club it was, maybe lots of people drinking or dancing, often subdued lighting. tbh, I wouldn't care where I injected, a rest room/toilet would be adequate as long as hands are washed first, thoroughly dried, then again afterwards or the use of a anti bacterial hand wash afterwards. It wouldn't be my choice, but sometimes needs must IMO.
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I don't think anyone should feel compelled to injecting in a toilet! Toilets are not hygienic places! Especially ones which are shared with other people. Nightclubs will be even worse as some of the people using them will be drunk and miss, not wash hands, etc I could go on but fear that people would need mind bleach after reading this. My aunt has to inject. This has often been done whilst dining out and has been very quick and discreet. I don't believe in catering for silly people who need to get a grip and this is in essence what these people are who complain. It's high time some of them grew up!
Supply now I don't have to work full time! And I do educate them. Oddly enough, it's the adults not the kids who need the reeducation - hence this thread! I was told to test in the cupboard. Errrr....... No! Why should I? I tested at my desk and would do so in the future if I needed to. I object to anyone having to go into a toilet to test/inject as it is completely unhygienic. If someone chooses to go to a quiet place then that's fair enough but nobody should be made to leave the room or go to a toilet and I'm sure that any employer who went down this route could end up facing discrimination charges.I still say if needs must or if it was so bad, ask if there was a small room available.I wouldn't want to inject in a very busy club whist loads of people are milling about, drinking dancing, got to find somewhere more discreet. That's my opinion even though I don't go to clubs. I wouldn't be catering for silly crass individuals, I would do it for my own reasons. As long as it's in a small area where no one is barging about, that's fine, but a toilet, rest room would be a last resort and it wouldn't be because of upsetting others delicate squeamish tendencies that's for sure.
As you're a teacher (still)? you take them on board and educate them properly
Supply now I don't have to work full time! And I do educate them. Oddly enough, it's the adults not the kids who need the reeducation - hence this thread! I was told to test in the cupboard. Errrr....... No! Why should I? I tested at my desk and would do so in the future if I needed to. I object to anyone having to go into a toilet to test/inject as it is completely unhygienic. If someone chooses to go to a quiet place then that's fair enough but nobody should be made to leave the room or go to a toilet and I'm sure that any employer who went down this route could end up facing discrimination charges.
I was in Carlisle cemetery taking a novorapid jab when a gardener shouted at me he said ill get the police I said please do, the police did arrive I should him the diabetic card I carry and my insulin pen, the police officer told the council gardener to stop wasting police time that I was a diabetic and it was ok to inject insulin in a place like Carlisle cemetery.I was in a club one evening and went to the toilet to inject, someone in there must have went to a member of staff and the next thing I knew I was being grilled by a bouncer as I was just about to leave the toilet, when I explained what I was doing and showed the bouncer my novorapid he was ok
I still seek out toilets to inject, but do inject in full public view if I need too if a toilet is not nearby
LOLI was in Carlisle cemetery taking a novorapid jab when a gardener shouted at me he said ill get the police I said please do, the police did arrive I should him the diabetic card I carry and my insulin pen, the police officer told the council gardener to stop wasting police time that I was a diabetic and it was ok to inject insulin in a place like Carlisle cemetery.
employment lawyer KARLA legal group google them sue them go for the works stress the lot tell anita raj refused youSorry if i bring this up, i read a post earlier today by a teacher who experienced same thing that happened to me this morning.
My day started, but manager wanted to have a few words, said its nothing serious, then went on to say that several people have mentioned that they feel uncomfortable when i take my insulin in staff room, i use a novapen, i eat my dinner, was my plates, then take my insulin, i feel i'm discreet, i take my jumper off and just lift my sleeve, few clicks and its gone, i don't pull down my trousers or sit with a big syringe while i draw the insulin, now i've always as many of you have struggled through life trying to be accepted as having a normal life, but to be told that i should get up and go and take it else where, means i'm hiding my problem, i'm being pushed into a corner so i don't upset peoples peace, I admit i got very angry and upset, felt like crying myself as i've worked with these people for years and felt that they all understood i had Diabetes and accepted the things i have to do, but obviously not, i now feel like i've gone back to the dark ages and struggling to find how i can work with people like this who can't even speak to me about it.
I'm deeply hurt is about all i can really say.
How awful for you, these people need to be educated, You have done nothing wrong, try not to let it uset you too much, it is them who have the problem, KateSorry if i bring this up, i read a post earlier today by a teacher who experienced same thing that happened to me this morning.
My day started, but manager wanted to have a few words, said its nothing serious, then went on to say that several people have mentioned that they feel uncomfortable when i take my insulin in staff room, i use a novapen, i eat my dinner, was my plates, then take my insulin, i feel i'm discreet, i take my jumper off and just lift my sleeve, few clicks and its gone, i don't pull down my trousers or sit with a big syringe while i draw the insulin, now i've always as many of you have struggled through life trying to be accepted as having a normal life, but to be told that i should get up and go and take it else where, means i'm hiding my problem, i'm being pushed into a corner so i don't upset peoples peace, I admit i got very angry and upset, felt like crying myself as i've worked with these people for years and felt that they all understood i had Diabetes and accepted the things i have to do, but obviously not, i now feel like i've gone back to the dark ages and struggling to find how i can work with people like this who can't even speak to me about it.
I'm deeply hurt is about all i can really say.