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Hi Sylv I wish this site had been available 28 years ago when I was diagnosed with T1. You will find this so supportive and knowledge is the key. Please don't be negative I know it is difficult but I have lived a fun life and not had totally wonderful bld sugars. I am happy to say at the...

Hi I have been aware of this when a new cartridge is loaded but not with each injection. Is that what you have found?

All good then, I'm glad for you. I too have honestly never had a day off sick due to my diabetes in 28 years. I think it can be too easy to use it as an excuse and that just gets you down. It has never stopped me doing anything but I do sometimes get fed up with it! Good luck with your job, I...

Hi Kipper I know what you are going through and great news about the new job! I too had the same problem last job all knew now faced with telling everyone. I have a very god occupational health dept and they contacted me prior to commencing the job because I had declared a disability on the...

How about this for a coincidence - started job everything great except one colleague has just returned to work after 5 months sick leave - guess what? Type 1 for a long time. Now they really love me!! I'm so glad I didn't mention at interview cos I would definitely not have got the job. Maybe I...

I have decided to stop statins due to muscular pain which I had mentioned previously to GP but having none of it. I am so grateful to people on this site putting me back on track - No carbs! well most of the time, it is a miracle! my readings are what I need ie 4-7mmol and never hungry and...

Hi all you helpful people. What can I eat for breakfast now I have read on this site porridge is not so good after all? I don't want to be hungry mid-morning. Any ideas would be fantastic. I am on Lantus and Humalog and experienced for some 28 years so sort of know what I am doing.

Stuboy Waiting to hear how you are getting on with pump? It would be really good to hear from a real person!! :D

Re: job interview Kate I am so happy i GOT THE jOB!! They did state I would be sent a medical form for completion and it was to do with occupational health, but they didn't mention my diabetes. So, as you said this was how University deal with staff with medical needs and just cover...

Hi Sarah I remember those days well and just to confirm you can get through this. Your children will give you so much pleasure and they will not always be young. I have had this for 30 years and wish now I had thought about myself more however recently my husband had a colostomy bag fitted...

Hi Tallgirl I am very sympathatic with you as going through very similiar myself. Had insulin injections for 30 years and generally had a good life, 2 kids all Ok but why am I like you fed up with it? I have decided in the last week to really pick myself up and see the Diabetic nurse who may...

Re: job interview Katie I had a very good interview and did not mention diabetes, I am expecting a job offer tomorrow as they have been chasing my present employer for references etc. thank you for advice I have not had to do that previously but sounds perfect, everyone is happy. I always...

Hi, how do you get on the pump treatment? is it available on the NHS in Portsmouth? I need a new angle on this condition as had enough after 28 years injections and testing. Any info would be appreciated

Re: job interview Catherine and John I really appreciate your replies I am worrying, I know! I have forgotten how helpful fellow peeps can be on this site. i am going to sign in more often as I have loads of experience. Just live with it and be thankful you havn't got another ghastly...

obI have a job interview later in week for a Course Administrator at a University and I am in 2 minds to discuss my diabetes, well controlled Type 1 had for 28 years. In my current job I never mentioned and regretted it only becaus I could not talk about it. Previous job I only mentioned after a...