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    Bit of a moan

    Why's this apply ? They replaced the meter didn't stop supplying test strips ? I had mine changed wasn't happy but it does the same job
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    Disabled Student Allowance (Postgraduate)

    Surely you had more than just diabetes as no way would you get a laptop for that usually lucky to get a fridge for your insulin. As diabetes doesn't effect the way you comprehend information .
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    Disabled Student Allowance (Postgraduate)

    Ok DSA is to support with your illness not tuition fees however if your studying a master's degree there is now funding available 10280 for the duration of your course this is a loan to the student to do with as they please most will pay their fees but it's designed to help however student sees...
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    Type 1 Changing my cannular in work

    I'd never go over the bosses head until you atleast address it with them first. I assure you bypassing them without even trying to resolve always ends worse either the senior management will ask you have you raised this with your manager first or you will break down your working relationship...
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    Type 1 Changing my cannular in work

    If you are authorised to use said room as part of your job and have access how on earth does cannulating in there pose any more risk of theft that any other day you use said room I was asked in work to use the toilet aswell however I am far from shy or embaresed when it comes to my diabetes as...
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    Issues with my employer

    I'm sure the pm is more aware than most mps I'm prity sure she is a type 1 diabetic herself
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    Issues with my employer

    Its not always as straight forward as you imply There can be some challenges in work i have always injected at my desk as put simply why shouldn't I but i have had complaints from others to the senior manager (I'm a manager myself) to which a conversation was had as to i should go elsewhere...
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    Pancreas producing insulin again?

    I'm not sure why you need to cut out the milkshakes if your on rapid insulins and carb count for the milkshakes you can what some would call a completely normal diet (like anyone we all gain weight ) but if your type 1 for all the down sides one upside is you can eat normally if your good at...
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    Job Interviews

    To be honest when interviewing I'd never ask as for when I've been interviewed I've never mentioned it as some have said above it's easy to give someone a reason not to employee you but your diabetes should have no bearing on your ability to do the job if your successful and get the job it's...
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    Boring!

    I took it to mean in day to day life I get it all the time in work I decide to have a biscuit or piece of cake on someone birthday and get the constant comments of should you be eating that no matter how many times I've explained to work colleagues the difference between diet controlled type 2...