Recent Content by MarkE

First: background retinopathy need not progress further- keep the BS under control for best chances, and LCHF seems the best approach for that. Second: if you are unlucky and it does go further, don't worry. I've had a lot- 10+ sessions in each eye- of laser, and still have my central vision...

It is, and I have indeed let HR know that it is offensive material. Berks!

I sometimes get truly annoyed by the sheer insensitivity and stupidity I encounter... Today, while working on the latest batch of mandatory online learning material for my job- a national finance operation, BTW- I found myself staring at the term "lifestyle diabetes". No type II, no...

Well, fair enough dear chap- but I would say that, based on your taxable income, I would have to put you in the "rich" column... Things do look a tad different from my end of the scale. In the US, I'd likely be dead or blind by now, neither of which strike me as overly fair. I'll keep the NHS...

You seem to be falling foul of that old Dilbert gag from your bosses- "I don't understand it, therefore it must be easy" :-(

Folks, all I'll add is that the complications can be lived with and are not, thank fortune, inevitable. Aye, the drops sting, and my vision these days is pretty much gone for hours after- but the alternative would be ignorance, and that really is scary when retinopathy can be so damned aggressive.

The chap's a fool- until the worst happens- and it is NOT inevitable- there's little point in going over the need for laser or vitrectomies. Get your sugars under good control and chances are you'll be fine. Besides, even if you do need laser, it can be endured. Trust me, I've been lasered both...

Ho boy. Friend, I'm an Aspie- and can bore for Britain, any subject you care to mention. Still, your need to talk will pass. I'd not worry!

Ouch. If in any doubt, get it looked at. One of the known problems with diabetic feet is in-noticed loss of sensation, so we can pick up injuries we don't fully realise the extent of. Probably not an issue, but better to be sure.

Just one point to add myself- the law also makes it clear that you cannot discriminate on the basis of disability unless the job truly requires the specific disability to be avoided. So, yes, I'd personal say to tell them about the diabetes.

As to experience for your CV- well, as you say, your own experience as a diabetic should be seen as useful. My personal advice, though, is simply set about getting the best experience you can from here on. Tlak to a few folks already doing the sort of work you want- believe me, there are plenty...

A few of us getting to your point, friend. Me included: I've had a lot of laser now in both eyes and my eyes take FOREVER to adapt between light levels these days, as well as occasionally losing all depth perception for hours at a time- likely because they are changing focus badly or some such...

I'll confess to upper leg cramps occasionally, usually at night @4 in the ruddy morning...

Very cautious regarding certain papers- which one are you asking on behalf of?

Next time someone dies in a car crash, perhaps we should remind everyone that driving a car is a lifestyle choice too? Pratts.