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    Have you ever had mental health issues related to diabetes?

    Re: Have you ever had mental health issues related to diabet I am suffering from depression, it's partly due to my diabetes and both my mum and stepdad causing me grief and constantly on my back about everything Then the depression is causing burnout, my A1c level is way higher than before I...
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    Confused with blood tests

    I went in to the GP today to get a refill on my painkillers for my back & a referral for physio. However the system popped up that I am due a bunch of blood tests. I am confused about these except the A1c I saw a locum and said put it on "ICE so I can get them done at the hospital" and then I...
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    not sure whether I should be offended or not

    Problem has been resolved, She gave me the vodka outside of college time so I am not reporting her at all. She was actually very sorry and I am not bothering to report her. I really do not want to be doing any suing as there is waaaay to much paper work.
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    not sure whether I should be offended or not

    OH GAWD, not the diabetic chocolate My friend bought me some as a joke. Jokes on him from the end result ;)
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    not sure whether I should be offended or not

    hahaha Maybe. I got a bottle of vodka out of it, Now I just gotta buy some diet coke or pepsi max
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    not sure whether I should be offended or not

    Well Today was a very different experience. She bought me a bottle of vodka.. I love the stuff (I am 20 so its k) :crazy: and did a full on sinser apology in front of the class. Looks like I wont be going with the complaint, I think she actually realised what she said really upset me
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    not sure whether I should be offended or not

    I am going to sleep on this about writing the letter of complaint. While I do not want a huge can of worms opened, I just mearly want it just to be raised on that she needs to think on what she says and have an apology. While I only have this lecturer for 1 more session on Friday then I have...
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    not sure whether I should be offended or not

    I am just after an apology & just make sure that she thinks before she speaks. I am not in the mood to sue as 1. too much paperwork 2. silly thing to be suing about. Apology just needed Hopefully the college will take this seriously
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    not sure whether I should be offended or not

    I had a quiet word with her today, Unfortunately did not go very well She was like "I have family who are diabetic and they are not allowed sweets or sugary things at all" and wouldn't listen to me at all even when I said, I am able to adjust my insulin doses to what I have eaten and announced...
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    not sure whether I should be offended or not

    I am not entirely sure, Either I was having a day where stupid things where going to get to me or what. I will have a quiet word though as I don't feel instantly going all guns blazing to management should be the first thing Hopefully she will understand that it upset me and that she will think...
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    not sure whether I should be offended or not

    I will chat to her tomorrow and if she is being ignorant and not listening, a full formal complaint will go in. I really do not like being reminded I had diabetes every single day. I don't want to be suing as there is too much paper work. I know as I am in the process of it from when I was...
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    not sure whether I should be offended or not

    Friday at college, my lecturer decided to bring in some marshmallows & other sweets for everyone. Then went to me "YOUR NOT ALLOWED ANY AS YOU ARE A DIABETIC." I actually felt really offended by what she said. I actually feel inclined to make that decision and adjust my own insulin dose to...
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    Serious depression

    You are not wasting anyone's time, Here is a big hug from me. I am currently being treated for depression too, I had the biggest break down at work and attempted to kill myself when I got home. I wasn't able to face seeing my doctor about it but my boss was really supportive and had me see...
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    Fluoxetine (Prozac) messing up BG control?

    I have been suffering from some serious depression and attempted to commit suicide (Stupid I know) However I am on the up and figured out what the problem is with the help from the mental health team and i am currently taking Fluoxetine to keep my mood up until housing associations can get me my...
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    Allergic to levemir?

    I have not changed the needles. I use BD microfine 5mm needles, I did try the 8mm ones but I still came up in the rash. I managed to get hold of a diabetic nurse, he had a look at the rashes and said its an allergic reaction to the preservative in the levemir. He has now now put me onto Lantus...
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    Replacing inner needle cap

    I dont bother replacing the inner cap as I always loose them. There is more than likely a big stash of them under my desk if I took the time to look. I mainly use the outer cap to remove or just unscrew it without the outer cap if the sharps bin is next to me
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    Allergic to levemir?

    Hopefully someone will answer the phone. Its usually leave a message and wait for about 3 days. I will use my working in a hospital powers to try and page someone if they don't answer the phone
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    Allergic to levemir?

    I've been using levemir as basal since I was diagnosed and this had had been fine and no reactions Recently ive been getting big red soar, itchy marks around the area of injection. Usually I am ignoring and thinking nothing of it. However I've noticed my usual control has gone out of wack and...
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    Flu Jab

    I've already have the flu this year so I have not had the jab.
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    Struggling to control levels

    I have been diagnosed as type 1for about 3 years, Since I was diagnosed I have been able to control it. I am on basal/bolus using levemir & Novorapid Levemir about 40 units split 12 hourly Novorapid ratio 1:10 (nice & easy) Over the last 6 months I have managed to put on 3-4 stone due to so...