university

I'm a recently diagnosed type 1 diabetic, and with university starting back up next week, I've began to think about what's best and quickest thing that I can have for my lunch whilst out and about on campus. There is a subway right outside which would be absolutely ideal. Therefore over the last...

Mod Edit: this is Approved! Hi all, I was wondering if I could have some feedback on these prints I have made for my university degree! More specifically, whether the image and the intent behind it resonate with you as a someone who has had to finger-prick test. Description - I created this...

Hi everyone, I’ve recently turned 20 and have decided that I’d like to start on the path of becoming a child/adolescent counsellor, especially for those with diabetes. As a Type 1 of 19 years, I want to draw upon my experiences to help others. I am looking to start a Level 3 course in Child &...

Hello, I am supposed to be starting my BSc in Adult Nursing this year, with COVID-19 going on I’ve now began wondering if during my occupational health screening they will class me as unfit to take the degree due to me needing to be on placement. I already work as Health Care Assistant at my...

Hi, I am almost in my 3rd year of university, and I want to ask for more time on my assignments due to my t1d, because I feel like my diabetes prevents me from working sometimes, especially when my blood sugars are fluctuating. i try as hard as i can to manage my t1d, my hba1c is 7.0, but it...

Hi guys Not really sure how this works, not really sure why I'm doing this either. I've just had an awful day i guess... I'm a type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump, i was diagnosed with diabetes when i was 6 years old, I started with a pump when i was 14. I became depressed around 18 years old...

Hello, A friend is doing a university medical degree and was looking to gather some diabetes related data using a survey. I just wanted to check if survey links are allowed on this forum before posting it? Thanks, NiVZ

Hi, don't know if this has been discussed or not but thought I'd post just to make sure people are aware. If you're planning on moving into student halls for university and are thinking about storing your insulin in a mini/tabletop fridge in your own bedroom out of the way of flat mates like I...

Hi there, I am a second year clinical science student and we are currently studying diabetes and metabolism. Part of the project is to change the common (mis)perception of diabetes. The reason I am posting is because I would appreciate if people would let me know what everyday myths they have...