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<blockquote data-quote="andi140373" data-source="post: 1043687" data-attributes="member: 201546"><p>I've had type 1 for 28yrs now and really does just become as normal as brushing your teeth, although it always an extra consideration! Couple of things -</p><p>Hypos - could you take a bottle of coke or Lucozade into the meeting rather than sweets? I am a teacher so do this rather than eating a mouthful of sweets in front of the kids. It also acts quicker as it is already in liquid form.</p><p>DAFNE - an absolute must. It wasn't around when I was first diagnosed but has given me control of my diabetes rather than it controlling me. I can eat what I want, when I want and not at all if I don't feel like it. You've got to have your background levels right to do this though</p><p>Blood tests - I use my forearms and thighs rather than my legs (you need an AST cap for your lancet device) and the people I work with don't even bat an eyelid when I test - it's just something I do at break time in the same way as they drink their coffee.</p><p></p><p>I'm on a pump - got one during my second pregnancy and have fought to keep it. It would be impossible to use if I didn't have the DAFNE knowledge or test 8-10 times a day. Because my HbA1C is in the low 6's I have an appointment once a year at the hospital diabetic clinic and once a year with my GP (if they show they are helping to manage my diabetes they get a bonus)</p><p></p><p>Good Luck - get help and put yourself first. Hopefully a few appointments will help you get to grips with it and work will benefit because you will be healthy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="andi140373, post: 1043687, member: 201546"] I've had type 1 for 28yrs now and really does just become as normal as brushing your teeth, although it always an extra consideration! Couple of things - Hypos - could you take a bottle of coke or Lucozade into the meeting rather than sweets? I am a teacher so do this rather than eating a mouthful of sweets in front of the kids. It also acts quicker as it is already in liquid form. DAFNE - an absolute must. It wasn't around when I was first diagnosed but has given me control of my diabetes rather than it controlling me. I can eat what I want, when I want and not at all if I don't feel like it. You've got to have your background levels right to do this though Blood tests - I use my forearms and thighs rather than my legs (you need an AST cap for your lancet device) and the people I work with don't even bat an eyelid when I test - it's just something I do at break time in the same way as they drink their coffee. I'm on a pump - got one during my second pregnancy and have fought to keep it. It would be impossible to use if I didn't have the DAFNE knowledge or test 8-10 times a day. Because my HbA1C is in the low 6's I have an appointment once a year at the hospital diabetic clinic and once a year with my GP (if they show they are helping to manage my diabetes they get a bonus) Good Luck - get help and put yourself first. Hopefully a few appointments will help you get to grips with it and work will benefit because you will be healthy. [/QUOTE]
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