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Message: <blockquote data-quote="grannyx3" data-source="post: 1626688" data-attributes="member: 113623"><p>It is good to think about the best place/way of injecting your insulin etc, but always do what is best for you and not others. It's their problem not yours if they dont like it. I bloodtest and inject anywhere and everywhere but never in a toilet! Even when I was at school I did the same. My friends asked questions and I answered them, and I found most became very supportive with gaining that knowledge. If I have to bloodtest/inject when people are in my immediate vicinity and someone starts to stare, I smile and say "I hope you dont mind, but I have to do this and inject my insulin or I will die". This very often starts a conversation. I have sat on a bench in the middle of Norwich and done it, stood in the pouring whilst Christmas shopping, my husband holding the umbrella, and done it, I'm trying for a mention in The Guinness Book of Records! lol Never feel ashamed or embarrassed, It could become dangerous to keep everything hidden away, secret. I have just retired, having worked at a school for 30 years. Even the children knew that I had type 1 diabetes and would say "I think you should do your test" and "Should I get your lucozade Miss?", they proudly told an ofsted inspector that I had diabetes and what to do! I am sure you will become more confident and knowledgeable as you go along. You are already doing well by the sound of it, keep on thinking and working out what is good for you. Good luck, you can do it. I have and I've been type 1 for over 51 years. xx</p></blockquote><p></p>

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