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Hi I'm type 1 and inject daily multiple times, here's a rhyme to help you out. New pen dial 10 (that's 10 units to clear air and get insulin coming out) every new needle dial 2 to check needle is not blocked or is engaged properly some needles need screwing on further than others.Try injecting...

Thank you for your further reply, I know a few lines on here makes it difficult for anyone to fully understand the whole picture. The company worker is just digging their heels in, as I said previously 2 of the others are happy to accommodate, what I hadn't mentioned as yet due to staffing...

Im glad that works for you hats off but I would be doing 4 days 4 off 4 nights 4 off repeated this messes with my bg something terrible so unfortunately it's not an option. I would definitely be out the door then as sickness would be through the roof even with double prompts

Yes I read the disability act/equality act the same way as you

Terms of contract stated 38.5hrs per week mixture of days and nights but not proportioned to 50/50 so surely that gives flexibility to facilitate a reasonable adjustment

Thank you for your reply, I stated that exact phrase to my employer and his senior that responded with what is a reasonable adjustments should not affect others. They seem to have answers for everything.

Hi my insulin intake is not the issue, I opted for the libre as a pose the pump this is about not doing nights as this affects my levels. Even with a pump you have to adjust your insulin intake. It's about quality of life verses complications by adjusting doses constantly to be able to work it's...

Thank you for your reply, I have asked about relocation to another role but have been told this is not an option unless I find the role in the same way anyone else wants a new role. The issue is not based around sickness as that has not been an issue since retuning to work in March it is around...

Hi, Locking for some advice please. Type1 basal bolus system I work for the railway and have done for 8yrs as a manager,normal shifts would be 4days 4 off 4 nights 4 off repeated and shared between 4 of us. As my occupational health advisor has stated no night shifts and backed up by my...

Alison you've obviously done really well and I applaud you. I for one would not have the time or inclination when I come home from work to cook from a cookbook or walk the dog for hours. The point is that the majority of us work long hours and still use convenience foods such as pre made pies...

Hi I'm type 1 but was misdiagnosed for the first year and used the insulin as you are. Sometimes we don't like what we hear but what you are saying your dsn is saying to you sounds right. Desmond is the right course for you and your insulin will be a fixed dose so you have no need to count...

Completed your questionare, people don't know we are diabetic and we can often get misjudged. I hate the whole thing it feels like people think you get your stuff out for sympathy or as a boast. I wouldn't wish it on anyone it is a cruel disease and as a type 1 I have no chance of beating it...

I use last us basal and humalog bolus. I always inject basal in stomach but move around a bit for basal.

Hi azure, I usually inject in the stomach does the injection site make it more likely to experience something like this. I'm average build with little fat which is why I use my stomach as a pin cushion because sat down I can pinch that inch

Not sure if my suggestion will be valid but when I was diagnosed I gave up smoking and started to vape instead, if this suits you try a menthol juice, I use it all the time and it clears my sinuses and gives me my nicotine hit at the same time.

Hi and welcome, are you type 2 insulin dependant or type 1 on a basal bolus regime. There are different methods for both types but both are based around food/ carbs. Type 1 you need to count carbs and dose according to quantity. Type 2 you need to refine your diet to more of a Mediterranean type...

Hi I'm type1 but was treated as type 2 for nearly a year you should ask for a gad blood test this will confirm your type. I was told all the same things as you, not needed, will become obsessive. I was told eat what you like but portion Control. 1 third meat etc... 1 third carbs potato/ chips...

I've been diagnosed only a year and only just correctly diagnosed as type 1 not type 2, so new on the basal bolus regime and it is so frustrating, had my first servere hypo a few days ago 1.7mmol scared the he'll out of me the only positive I can take from it was the chance to stuff my face with...

Hi, I'm confused and need your imputation please. A few days ago I did my strip test and it said 5.9mmol I took my basal jab at 6pm, only once a day at moment. 20 mins later my dinner was ready and I took my required amount of bolus humalog only about 5 units. I took my dinner to the lounge and...

Total respect to those of you on low carb diets, I'm afraid I like to many higher carb foods and enjoy my eating to much to go that way but keep it up if works for you, I wish I had your will power.