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What type of diabetes do you have, and do you work?

What type of diabetes do you have, and do you work?

  • Yes - Type 1

    Votes: 69 26.5%

  • No - Type 1

    Votes: 18 6.9%

  • Retired - Type 1

    Votes: 7 2.7%

  • Yes - Type 2

    Votes: 106 40.8%

  • No - Type 2

    Votes: 17 6.5%

  • Retired - Type 2

    Votes: 33 12.7%

  • Yes - Other

    Votes: 4 1.5%

  • No - Other

    Votes: 5 1.9%

  • Retired - Other

    Votes: 1 0.4%
  • Total voters
    260
  • Poll closed .
Hello i am sophie i am only 14 years old and i have been diagnosed for only 2 months with type 1 diabets. i am on insulin 4 times a day ,it would be a big help to hear if anyone outthere is going through the same.
 
hi
i have insulin treated diabetes
i am unemployed at this time
i have had diabetes since about 1992
 
I'm type 1 I have worked on and off while on injections now on the pump so much more flexibility I feel confident to now go and get a perminant job


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Don't worry about the injections! These days we use 'pen' style units with a tiny (only 4mm) needle. Nothing like the TV sitcoms! Most of the time you won't even feel it go in. Good luck, Peter
 
I have type 1 diabetes and I am writing this to warn any type 1's who are driving for the royal mail to watch their step. I drove for parcel force from 2004 to 2007 and was asked to leave the company due to my condition. Royal mail regulations now state that type 1 diabetics can only drive for one hour per day or up to 10000 miles per annum. These restrictions cannot lead to any type 1 fulfilling their daily duties as a driver for RM. If anybody requires any additional information, I will gladly let them know about my circumstances in this case. Wishing all diabetics well. W.

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My daughter is 9 been diagnoised 4 years and on 3 injections.

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Yes I have type1 diabetes.for28 years, have just started on the insulin pump! Which seems to be working great! I work as a nurse for 30 years.
 
I have type 2 and im an engineer for the railway.

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Have been diabetic for 5 years and have been in the same place of work for that length of time. (In two departments)


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Type 1 diagnosed 3 yrs ago after a being out of work for a couple of months im a plasterer the physical work helps in my bg management

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Hi folks just seen this app in app store. Reading through some of the story's. very interesting. Been on insulin for 6 years diagnosed when i was 33. If i can be of help to anyone who has just been diagnosed or who is currently struggling or knows anyone who struggles with the ilness drop me a email jonyjas9@yahoo.co.uk. And i will be happy to share my ups& downs since iv been diagnosed. Its very interesting to speak with diabetics and if can help anyone well all the better ;-)


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