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  1. Chelsea__

    Discrimination:

    Although I've struggled with my diabetes before I've never let it affect my work life, the only times I've phoned in sick is because I've had a few sickness bugs and can't be around the residents, and maybe a couple times have been because I've had hypos and been advised by my diabetic nurse to...
  2. Chelsea__

    Discrimination:

    I worked there for over a year and never had any problems till just now, it just doesn't make sense to me whatsoever and I'm just really hurt by it all. I'll let you's all know what has been said tomorrow after my appointment, thanks for getting back to me [emoji5]
  3. Chelsea__

    Discrimination:

    I've got an appointment with citizens advice tomorrow so hopefully we can get something sorted so someone else doesn't have to go through it.
  4. Chelsea__

    Discrimination:

    I'm just really upset about the whole situation because I loved my job and the residents that I cared for, but it's obvious all they care about is money at the end of the day. Thanks for all your advice, I really appreciate it!
  5. Chelsea__

    Discrimination:

    I'm studying nursing and have worked in a care home for over a year and they recently told me they couldn't have me looking after residents in case I suddenly took a hypo or became unwell with my diabetes. They were fine with me working there before but to be fair there have been days where I...
  6. Chelsea__

    Discrimination:

    Yeah, it's recently happened to me and I've lost my job. So was wondering if anyone else has had different treatment because they're diabetic.
  7. Chelsea__

    Discrimination:

    Has anyone ever been/felt like they've been discriminated against in their workplace? And if so, what did you do about it?
  8. Chelsea__

    A vicious cycle:

    Thank you's [emoji5] I really appreciate the support and advice! It's nice to know I'm not the only one that's struggled.
  9. Chelsea__

    Type one and high levels

    Do you feel breathless as well? Just make sure you drink plenty, that usually helps cool me down sometimes. And maybe mention to your doctor/consultant about your pulse too, just to be on the safe side.
  10. Chelsea__

    A vicious cycle:

    I've been type 1 diabetic for nearly 6 years now, I was diagnosed when I was 13 so being a rebellious teenager I didn't really care about it after a couple of months and I got extremely tired of feeling different from my friends. It took me a long long time to come to terms with my diabetes and...