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    Type 1 Is this autonomic neuropathy

    Thanks for the update guys. Been to the doctor multiple times doing many tests . The issues which I have been having are lining up with the systems apart from the dizzy , Sexual difficulties I have Urinary problems, such as difficulty starting urination. Defiantly this Difficulty...
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    Type 1 Is this autonomic neuropathy

    abdominal bloating, nausea, unpredictable changes in blood glucose levels (somtimes when this is happening) and sulphur burps I am type 1 Diabetic, I have been diagnosed withReynards disease , peripheral neuropathy and Diabetic retinopathy .
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    Type 1 Doctors letters

    Hello all, Thank you for the helpful comments. My condition has changed me a lot I’ve gotten peripheral neuropathy and my eye sight has degraded. Also extreme nausea. Obviously as we type 1 have a Immune System deficiency it is a lot harder to fight off an illness and can effect us badly. I’m...
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    Type 1 Doctors letters

    Hello all, My employer requires a doctors note or letter for the employer to have so they know that I am a type one diabetic and more susceptible to illnesses and permanent changes in my medical status. (So I’m less likely to get fired due to medical reasons) I know this will sound silly but I...
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    Type 1 Been told something on holiday (upsetting) type 1 diabetic!

    Thanks for all the support guys I sorted it out with head of the hotel. They apologise a lot then had a word with all the staff which crowed around me including the manager when they confronted me. Luckily due to you guys comments I had the confidence to go talk directly to the head manager...
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    Type 1 Been told something on holiday (upsetting) type 1 diabetic!

    Thank you for the support peoples :) !!! it means a lot ! ! :) wondering if the equality act prevents stuff like that but all the stuff I could find was work related really - it's useful if I was @ work - but on holiday atm Thanks for the comments :)
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    Type 1 Been told something on holiday (upsetting) type 1 diabetic!

    I am on holiday in Lanzarote. I was just told to go to the toilet(just outside of the restaurant/very close to it) to take my blood and insulin if I wanted to eat food. I got very upset and did that. Is this discrimination? Am I covered by EU laws that i could take my blood / insulin where I...
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    Any Benefits ? Help I'm type one

    I wish to acquire finance aid and a place of my own with my long term partner but can not afford to get a place of my own with the cost of my diabetes and living costs. I have also cut down my hours because of the conditions my diabetes has given me. (It stresses me and my body out a lot) Is...
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    Diagnosed on the 4/1/17 - type 1 diabetes

    Thank you all :3
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    Diagnosed on the 4/1/17 - type 1 diabetes

    Thanks for that sadsocks :3 I'll have to try that :) and technically as so close to where I found out I'm (honeymooning still) , so it was originally all just 3 insulin for both 12 and 4 hour . Gone up to 5 before meals to counter act the carbohydrates I've been having . I've got an appointment...
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    Diagnosed on the 4/1/17 - type 1 diabetes

    I know i have to take insulin on every meal/snack there is. Is there any recommendations on snacks etc ?
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