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I live in Northern Ireland and my Diabetes specialist Doctor at my Hospital clinic has recommended me for the Libre Monitor to my GP. Now I am waiting to see if he will grant this

I have been told that the Health & Safety issue in blood testing is 'cross contamination of blood' This in my view is ludicrous given the tiny amount of blood required to do a test ? Any ideas for a response would be welcome.

Thanks for the continuing concern. I have contacted DiabetesUK careline by email. The hazard of moving from my desk for a test is that if I am low there is a risk factor or Health & Safety issue for me to walk 20yards to the Rest room to do a test. It is totally unfair and discriminatory and I...

I appreciate all your sympathy and support on this. Sadly my manager is totally unmoved and is waiting to see what 'Health & Safety' will get for him. I have contacted Occupational Health. I don't think my manager has a clue about a Diabetic low or how quickly I might need to perform a blood...

I have continuing problems at work with my medication especially needles. Having agreed to use a room which has been provided for my daily lunchtime injection, folk in the office have now complained about me finger pricking at my desk. I maybe doing this as much as three times in one day. This...