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    Type 1 Changing my cannular in work

    Their reasonable adjustments are ' the toilet is ok to use ' . There is no sharps box to use so I have to walk through the home with exposed needles . I work an 11 hour day so it's hard to make judgments on how much insulin I give , I've had to skip a few meals so I don't use up my cartilage...
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    Type 1 Changing my cannular in work

    Not really a reason but it was implied I would use a residents insulin
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    Type 1 Changing my cannular in work

    I've just been informed that I have to use the public changing room toilet in work to change my pump cannular instead of a sterile drugs room in residential care home where I work . Is this hygienic enough and what are my rights ? Help !!!!
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    Finally done my skydive!

    Would love to do a skydive for DUK but dont know how to go about organising it , any help would be very grateful .
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    Pump

    I've been on the pump for nearly a year and yes it has its + points , but sometimes can't help thinking I was better off on the pen , do any of you amazing members feel the same , just need to know I'm not being soft
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    What was everyone's blood when they go diagnosed?

    I was only 6 in 1981 so it was urine tests can't remember what it was
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    Famous type 1 diabetics!

    Tom hanks Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Medic alert bracelets yay or nay!!!

    I bought mine for £2 off DUK , the only thing it says on it is "medical alert diabetic type 1 " . It may be a bit extreme but I'm thinking of getting a tattoo with same thing on my wrist !! Would you do the same ??!! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Medic alert bracelets yay or nay!!!

    Get one , only because if you are found in a hypo they will see that you are diabetic T1 or 2 then that person can get help all from a wrist band that gas got about 2 words printed on it . Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Blood glucose meters which are the best?

    I'm using the iBG STAR , it's very small , it turns your iPhone into a monitor so you have always got it with you Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Problems at work

    Hi Dragonflye Get a copy of the human rights act from Diabetes UK . It states diabetes is a hidden disability so employers have to make allowances . Companies hate it because they don't have a leg to stand on . Happened to me with an ex employer , took legal action and they soon backed down ...
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    How old were you when you first diagnosed with type 1?? And how long do you have it??

    I was 6 , 33 years ago . Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Work not allowing breaks at reasonable times

    I have been through this myself , I am in the same same trade , download the human rights act from Diabetes UK site and show your bosses that you are being discriminated against . If you get no joy , take it further . Good luck Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Is a reading of 7.7 breakfast time o.k. if not how can I alter my diet to lower it?

    Just be careful of your fruit intake as they have a natural glucose , just add it on your carb count . Good luck Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Type 1 diabetic since 1968

    That must have been set in stone , I remember being told " you must do blood tests " , I think he also said here is a new devise and it doesn't hurt . Lying sod!!!! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App