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Message: <blockquote data-quote="tigger" data-source="post: 379883" data-attributes="member: 11023">No - I have had type 1 for 30 years diagnosed as a young child and had my whole school knowing me as "the diabetic" rather than "tigger". I resolved after that to try and avoid this label if possible. I have good control, do not need outside assistance and make sure that I am in a position to not require this e.g. extra snacks if I'm at something with set meals. On a day to day basis it is my business and I like to take my time to know people before I am prepared to confide in them. If I go on conferences I will request facilities such as fridge in room if not sure there will be one to keep my insulin in. As far as I'm concerned if there is nothing practical that is required then this is my private business and should be shared in the same way and to the same group of people you share any other concerns with  - medical professionals who need to know and those you trust - not every tom, **** and harry who knows all about it because his  grandma has type 2......</blockquote>

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