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<blockquote data-quote="Ica291" data-source="post: 2036265" data-attributes="member: 454648"><p>[USER=234836]@ejcaswell[/USER] I hear you so much! I was in the same profession as you (went on maternity leave 2 years ago and didn't go back), I had exactly the same problem. My employers and coworkers always tried their best to let me have a lunch break but you can't stop emergencies, long surgeries and short staffed days from occurring. I did nights too, which was hard. I too, suffered fluctuating sugars but still managed to keep hba1c in a goodish range so no one really pushed anything. Problem with hba1c is it isn't completely accurate at showing control, the continuous monitors are the best at that.</p><p></p><p>Interestingly, they stopped me doing nights once I fell pregnant because I obviously wasn't much use in sole charge. They took the pregnancy way more seriously than my diabetes but I guess the bump is a permanent reminder.</p><p></p><p>I've since got a pump and that really helps stop the fluctuations, but I've also gone on a pump since leaving the profession.</p><p></p><p>Unfortunately, I don't think attitudes to diabetes in our profession will change any time soon. It sounds like you are doing an amazing job and it's fantastic that you have a supportive husband.</p><p></p><p>I hate diabetes, having a hypo with a baby whilst out with the dogs is one of the most stressful things on the planet. It is also a lonely thing, because only other type 1s really understand how you feel at times.</p><p></p><p>I get you. I completely agree. And I never talk about it with family and friends because I'm not very good at doing the poor me thing, but you know what? Sometimes we bloody need to because it's hard to be positive when you have a bad day of blood sugars for no apparent reason, or you're tired of needle bruising and painful injections, pump insertion problems.... The list is endless really. But honestly, you're a hero. Don't feel otherwise x</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ica291, post: 2036265, member: 454648"] [USER=234836]@ejcaswell[/USER] I hear you so much! I was in the same profession as you (went on maternity leave 2 years ago and didn't go back), I had exactly the same problem. My employers and coworkers always tried their best to let me have a lunch break but you can't stop emergencies, long surgeries and short staffed days from occurring. I did nights too, which was hard. I too, suffered fluctuating sugars but still managed to keep hba1c in a goodish range so no one really pushed anything. Problem with hba1c is it isn't completely accurate at showing control, the continuous monitors are the best at that. Interestingly, they stopped me doing nights once I fell pregnant because I obviously wasn't much use in sole charge. They took the pregnancy way more seriously than my diabetes but I guess the bump is a permanent reminder. I've since got a pump and that really helps stop the fluctuations, but I've also gone on a pump since leaving the profession. Unfortunately, I don't think attitudes to diabetes in our profession will change any time soon. It sounds like you are doing an amazing job and it's fantastic that you have a supportive husband. I hate diabetes, having a hypo with a baby whilst out with the dogs is one of the most stressful things on the planet. It is also a lonely thing, because only other type 1s really understand how you feel at times. I get you. I completely agree. And I never talk about it with family and friends because I'm not very good at doing the poor me thing, but you know what? Sometimes we bloody need to because it's hard to be positive when you have a bad day of blood sugars for no apparent reason, or you're tired of needle bruising and painful injections, pump insertion problems.... The list is endless really. But honestly, you're a hero. Don't feel otherwise x [/QUOTE]
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