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Re: Disciplinary at work Help please Hi all, thank you so much for your support and encouragement :-) really appreciate it, I was apologetic and remorseful for whist happened but also raised mitigating circumstances. I have been given a warning which is on my record for 6 months. I am going...

Re: Disciplinary at work Help please I'm guessing it can amount to gross misconduct but no stock was stolen, according to my manager I left it on show. I have suffered many hypos at work although I am offered breaks here and there which I will not deny but because I use to worry about my job...

Re: Disciplinary at work Help please Hi all thank you for your concern :-) I got a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday so will know more then :-( I'm just trying to get Wednesday out of the way then will decide what to do :-) I want to thank you all for the support.

Re: Disciplinary at work Help please Hi All, I really appreciate all the support and kind comments I feel a little better already :-) I am going to see my doctor in the morning to talk about my health. I will go in to my disciplinary admitting fault as to leaving stock to aside but I will...

Hi All, It's been a while since I have posted on here hope everybody is well :-) , I really could do with some advice from some fellow diabetics or those with some legal knowledge in relation to employment. I am a type 1 diabetic since 19 (just turned 25) I have tried to get on with things...

Assalam Alaykum Ramadhan Kareem, As a diabetic you want to partake in fasting which is only natural but remember if it going to have a detrimental effect on your health then it is discouraged in Islam. However if you want to fast and think you can stick it out then Inshallah here are a few...

Hi all thank you for sharing the info with me, I will keep a closer eye on my carb intake and see if I need to adjust it depending on what I eat and when I eat. Once again thank you for responding :--). Peace.

Hi, Just wanted to hear about what insulin to carb ratio people are currently on, when I was first diagnosed I was on 1:10 but after experiencing severe hypos, a combination of exercise and being careful of the carbs I am eating I am currently on 1:20 is this a little low as my average reading...

Lucozade (miracle juice :-p) fast acting usually the best. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi I think you should tell your employer if you do get the job (fingers crossed you do :-) ) mainly for your own well being .. You will find that most employers will be sympathetic towards you especially if your feeling unwell due to a hypo. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Ibgstar in conjunction with the app is very useful I recommend it to all :-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Matrix Anabolic or optimum nutrition gold standard good for lean muscle but I would recommend doing cardio and light weights for diabetes management. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

No problem, ultimately find one that you are comfortable with I'm currently using the ibgstar meter took me a while to get use to it but finally cracked it :-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi I found the same issue when I changed meters last year.. Each meter is different in how it takes readings but usually only by 1.0 .. Stick to one that you are comfortable with and follow the instructions carefully such as making sure that you wash and dry your fingers properly with each test...

I purchased Mine from Asda for £18 works like a treat its called lightning to 25pin adaptor.. Hope that helps. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I switched to the meter last year and honestly it is one of the best monitoring systems you can get... Currently half price at boots :-) you may get it cheaper if you can get the VAT waived... The adaptor can be purchased for £18 if your using one of the latest apple products with the lightning...

I moved to the iBgstar last year and its been really helpful :-) no need for paper as everything is done for you :-) p.s. the technical support is also great :-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi I'm 24 been diabetic since I was 18 ... Any questions just feel free to ask :-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi Sorry to hear that you been ill hope you a quick recovery ... Unfortunately illnesses play a major role in bs ... Are you insulin dependant or taking tablets? I guess your sugars will be all over the place getting over an illness ... Try not to stress or worry to much as this can also have...

Hi thanks a million Bless You it works :---) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App