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Sorry to hear about your experience. I've had type1 for 57 years and can remember the stainless steel syringes and needles the size of telegraph poles...lol. This is the first I've heard about 'long service' awards or medals, it has never been mentioned at my gp's or hospital clinic.

Type 1 since June 1965. Most frustrating thing has always been not being able to just have something to eat or drink when offered when your friends are all eating and drinking. It is a lot easier these days as there is a lot more control, and more understanding by others.

It sounds like your directors (like many others) are educated idiots. Do they not realise that your snacks are a form of medication and without them you could possibly collapse. Can you keep a dozen or so jelly babies in a plastic bag in your pocket?

Hi. Try eating a digestive or two (depending on how low you drop) before retiring. I know its a pain, but set your alarm for an hour or two after you normally fall asleep so that you can monitor your bs. Sorry if that sounds too obvious.

You should feel proud of yourself for the amount of weight you've lost, and how well you are controlling your diabetes. Live in the present, not the past. Well done.

I've had type 1 for just over 51 yrs, my mother -43 yrs, daughter-21yrs, son-13yrs, sister-3yrs 2 cousins- 30 & 40yrs & cne of their sons about 5yrs. I also have an uncle with type 2. I haven't always been a model diabetic. In the past I've drunk (not to excess), smoked, been to all night...

I have had it happen several times, so have my chilldren (who are also both type 1). I have found that it has been mainly from people who are not quite fluent in English. Its' a shame that most bars etc. think that the only diet drink we like is coke!!