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  1. Kat.2008

    Type 1s: What stupid things have people said to you?

    Work colleagues (I work for the NHS [emoji849]) - she's having a hypo because she hasn't taken her insulin. My boss - doesn't understand that I can have 'units' of insulin and thinks I have to have something ridiculous like 10 separate injections to eat a sweet. Elderly lady at work - why...
  2. Kat.2008

    Denied test strips

    I was recently diagnosed in October with type 1 and I have this problem every time I try order test strips from my GP. I have the same conversation with the receptionists I speak to saying I test too much (I only test before meals and if I feel unwell) and I should not be ordering as frequently...
  3. Kat.2008

    "Best" things doctors have said to you

    I was on the train to work and a lady sat down next to me in a healthcare assistant uniform. I tested my sugars and notice I am low so have a couple of jelly babies. women: Aw that's a shame you've got diabetes so young Me: Its okay I manage it well Women: On the plus side, atleast you get...