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    Employers routinely discriminate

    I have Type 1 Diabetes. Employers are inherently discriminatory in the UK. As soon as they find out you have T1 diabetes they will not employ you. Of course they cannot out and out say that is the reason because they would get sued but it is obvious. I have applied for so many jobs and got to...
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    Type 1 Diabetic Prime Minister

    It looks likely that the UK could have a Type 1 Diabetic as Prime Minister in Teresa May. Would this be good for T1 diabetes?
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    Universal Credit Claim

    Good evening, I have Type 1 Insulin Dependent Diabetes and recently lost my job. I am going to begin to claim Universal Credit later in the week. I am going to fully disclose my Type 1 diabetes to the JobCentre. Is there anything else I need to tell them? What questions should I ask the DWP...
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    Best High Street Optician - Opinion Needed

    I had my annual retinal check today. Was informed the check does not look for glaucoma which I was unaware of until today. What is the best high street optician I should book an appointment with? Best equipment etc. Thanks
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    Type 1 Diabetes, Vitamin D and Latitude

    I have Type 1 diabetes. Just watched this video: -- It recommends 1,000IU of Vitamin D every day if you live above a certain latitude to help prevent or manage T1 diabetes. I have 10,000IU Vitamin D3, the advice on the label is not to take 10,000IU of Vitamin D3 every day. Anyone have any...
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    Deep Freeze Spray

    I am a T1 diabetic. I get shin pain from time to time, the label says that if you have diabetes consult your doctor before use. I understand this is because it can stop blood flow to the affected area. Have any T1 diabetics used it and was it any good? This is the product...
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    Diabetic Yearly Review - What to expect?

    Tomorrow I have a diabetic yearly review, what happens? I know I will have a fasting bloodtest taken and have to provide a urine sample. Are my feet checked etc? I am a Type 1 diabetic.
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    Dentist Penalty Charge - Please help

    Today I have received a letter claiming that I did not pay for my NHS routine dental checkup whilst I should have done. I have a valid NHS Medical Exception Certificate and I presented this to the receptionist and I was told that I was not required to pay anything, so I didn't. What should I...
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    Ingrown Toenail

    I am T1 diabetic. I have an ingrown toe nail, it isn't too bad at the moment. Should I make a GP appointment or see if it resolves itself naturally?
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    Needle length going from 4.5mm to 4mm

    Went to collect my prescription from the pharmacy, told they do not have any 4.5mm needles and will have to order them in or I could take 4mm ones that are available immediately. As my needles were running low and it is a bank holiday weekend I opted for the 4mm ones. Has anyone changed needle...
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    One week of heavy lifting and now pins and needles

    I am a Type 1 Insulin Dependent Diabetic I have just done one week of work. It involved heavy lifting and being on my feet all day. Since Thursday night I have had pins and needles in my hand and swollen ankles as well as general aches. I am going to see my GP tomorrow. Is this neuropathy...
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    JDRF Shop

    Has anyone got an adult t-shirt from JDRF UK? What is the sizing like?
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    New to T1 Diabetes and Sugar Binging

    I am a newly diagnosed T1 and I have been having sugar binges lately. I can go through a sugary bag of 190g sweets in one go, I check my blood glucose level shortly after and it was at 18 then I injected 10 units of insulin before my evening meal and checked one hour after my evening meal it...
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    What does this mean exactly?

    " Imperial was admitted in severe DKA with pH 6.9, glucose of 27, ketones reached 3 + on his urine dip" What is the normal pH level in this context?
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    Type 1 Insulin Dependent Diabetes and JSA

    Is anyone on here who is Type 1 Insulin Dependent Diabetic on Job Seeker's Allowance? How are the JobCentre with you? Do they make reasonable adjustments and take into account that you could have a hypo at any moment?
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    Indian scientists invent insulin pills for diabetics

    Found this news article very interesting: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home ... 635131.cms Extract: LONDON: In a big breakthrough, Indian scientists have done what medical science has been trying to achieve since 1930 - an insulin pill for diabetics. Since insulin's crucial discovery...
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    ESA and JSA

    I was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Insulin Dependent Diabetes and was taken off JSA and told to claim ESA. As a Type 1 Insulin Dependent Diabetic will I stay on ESA or once any medical certificates I am given expire will I have to go onto JSA? I feel I need the support of ESA. Thanks Imperial
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    Blood type

    Hello all, I was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I have had blood taken a few times since diagnosis obviously. What is the easiest and quickest way to find out my blood type? Contact my GP surgery? Who is the best medical professional to contact? Many thanks Imperial
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