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hi Claire, so sorry to hear about your struggles. I have been type 1 since I was 12 years old so coming up 19 years. I really feel what your going through, as a teenager I went through all sorts of depression and self inflicted hospitalisations due to no support at that time for diabetes and...

I am aware it’s not as easy as just getting a pump and I act like I’m not diabetic anymore haha I realise I’ll have to input carbs etc onto the device/app etc. I work full time and have 3 children so anything that would make my life even slightly easier I am willing to try out. Thanks for your...

Hoping to get this looking much better when using a pump

Hi. I am currently going through the process of being started on an insulin pump after nearly 19 years of type 1. My hba1c has always been pretty high so I’m hoping it’s not too late to sort out my future. However, my consultant told me to research what one I would be interested in…..so I was...

Hi, I was initially sent home from work (pharmacy) for 3 weeks. I was then asked about how I felt about returning to work but on limited duties such as not serving customers Etc. My boss and colleagues have been great at helping to keep my shielded at work the best they can, but not always...

so I keep hearing that the percentage of diabetes and Covid deaths is upto a third! If that is the case, why have we not been shielded with the other people who got the letters from the nhs stating they should be shielded for the 12 weeks?! My hba1c is 8 at the minute so not great, I’ve still...

So basically, type 1, regardless of HBA1C, DO NOT have to be shielded. That’s the advice from my GP. I hope he is right!

Hey! Just wanted to let you know I got a reply from my GP. I will copy and paste...... Many thanks for contacting us. I would suggest a risk assessment with your manager/OH and continue to maintain social distancing as much as possible. "There may be some people with diabetes who need to do...

Thanks guys! I’ve completed an online assessment form online at my surgery and should hear back by tomorrow night. Fingers crossed I get a definitive answer!!!

Hi. I don’t know what to do!!! I was sent home from work (I work in a pharmacy) and they’ve asked me if I was willing to go back to work last week so I went back on Monday! BUT, I’m not sure if it was a wise decision?! I have had type 1 for 17 years, not greatly controlled, last hba1c was 97. I...