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    Type 1 Diabetic Prime Minister

    Well we shall soon see if her being Prime Minister will be of any benefit to Type 1 diabetics in the UK. Not personally hopeful that anything will really change though.
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    Employers routinely discriminate

    I have Type 1 Diabetes. Employers are inherently discriminatory in the UK. As soon as they find out you have T1 diabetes they will not employ you. Of course they cannot out and out say that is the reason because they would get sued but it is obvious. I have applied for so many jobs and got to...
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    Type 1 Diabetic Prime Minister

    In terms of raising the profile. Type 1 Diabetes has nowhere near the amount of awareness it should. T2 has better awareness but is largely preventable.
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    Type 1 Diabetic Prime Minister

    It looks likely that the UK could have a Type 1 Diabetic as Prime Minister in Teresa May. Would this be good for T1 diabetes?
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    Universal Credit Claim

    Good evening, I have Type 1 Insulin Dependent Diabetes and recently lost my job. I am going to begin to claim Universal Credit later in the week. I am going to fully disclose my Type 1 diabetes to the JobCentre. Is there anything else I need to tell them? What questions should I ask the DWP...
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    Best High Street Optician - Opinion Needed

    I had my annual retinal check today. Was informed the check does not look for glaucoma which I was unaware of until today. What is the best high street optician I should book an appointment with? Best equipment etc. Thanks
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    Type 1 Diabetes, Vitamin D and Latitude

    I have Type 1 diabetes. Just watched this video: -- It recommends 1,000IU of Vitamin D every day if you live above a certain latitude to help prevent or manage T1 diabetes. I have 10,000IU Vitamin D3, the advice on the label is not to take 10,000IU of Vitamin D3 every day. Anyone have any...
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    Deep Freeze Spray

    I am a T1 diabetic. I get shin pain from time to time, the label says that if you have diabetes consult your doctor before use. I understand this is because it can stop blood flow to the affected area. Have any T1 diabetics used it and was it any good? This is the product...
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    Diabetic Yearly Review - What to expect?

    Tomorrow I have a diabetic yearly review, what happens? I know I will have a fasting bloodtest taken and have to provide a urine sample. Are my feet checked etc? I am a Type 1 diabetic.
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    Dentist Penalty Charge - Please help

    Today I have received a letter claiming that I did not pay for my NHS routine dental checkup whilst I should have done. I have a valid NHS Medical Exception Certificate and I presented this to the receptionist and I was told that I was not required to pay anything, so I didn't. What should I...
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    Ingrown Toenail

    Went to my GP. Given a course of antibiotics to treat the blood and pus coming from it. Apparently it cannot be removed whilst it is infected.
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    Ingrown Toenail

    I am T1 diabetic. I have an ingrown toe nail, it isn't too bad at the moment. Should I make a GP appointment or see if it resolves itself naturally?
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    Needle length going from 4.5mm to 4mm

    Went to collect my prescription from the pharmacy, told they do not have any 4.5mm needles and will have to order them in or I could take 4mm ones that are available immediately. As my needles were running low and it is a bank holiday weekend I opted for the 4mm ones. Has anyone changed needle...
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    One week of heavy lifting and now pins and needles

    I am a Type 1 Insulin Dependent Diabetic I have just done one week of work. It involved heavy lifting and being on my feet all day. Since Thursday night I have had pins and needles in my hand and swollen ankles as well as general aches. I am going to see my GP tomorrow. Is this neuropathy...
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    JDRF Shop

    Has anyone got an adult t-shirt from JDRF UK? What is the sizing like?