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I think Diabetics should be exempt. I use small sugary drinks to treat hypos but I also use them when cycling or at spin classes to keep levels good. :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

When a guy at work heard I had been diagnosed T1, he said "oh you must have had a really sweet tooth and ate too much sweet stuff to get that" I had to walk away or I would have slapped him! :mad: Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I am in the same job different employer and was told by OH that because I am covered under the disability act that I can leave the shop floor as often as required for checks etc and I can keep sweets with me at all times. Can you check with them maybe. It may anger your boss more if you do go...

My dsn changed my lantus from night to morning to stop night time hypos and its the best thing she did. No hypos during the night and far better control during the day too. It's does seem to last near the 24hrs too. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi Renfield and welcome. Firstly I am also in NI too. I was diagnosed as type 1 in September so I can guess how you feel. It is a steep learning curve but don't panic, you will get there. My hba1c on diagnosis was 154! So your not too bad. I have learned to cut out a lot of carbs but it wasn't...

Hi Poppy, I'm sorry you are having such a bad experience. I think you would need to get your blood sugar levels tested again. Do you have a local/friendly pharmacy that you could go to? They should be able to check your levels and give advice. In my opinion if you are still high, I would make...

Well I had alot of problems trying to convince the doctor that I was diabetic! Was drinking alot only after my evening meal but blamed the warm weather. But it was the weight loss that triggered alarm bells. After frequent trips to the GP surgery over a period of 2 weeks eventually ended up in...

Hi all Just wanted to say hello. I was diagnosed in September as T1. I have been looking in on the forum since then but never had the courage to post. I have learned a lot from here and just wanted to thank you all. Keep up the good work. Onwards and upwards from here :D Sent from the...