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Hi , does anyone else have extreme anxiety about type 1 diabetes and what it means for your job , lack of reliability , lack of trust and being treated like a child ? I work in a brilliant environment with very supportive people but I fear what the really think of me Is that I am more than they...

Hi all, I've been finding it stressful in trying to squeeze in the time for changing my Freestyle libre sensors around shifts at work, and I was wondering if I should make sure I have the day off for that instead? I usually change my sensors on a Sunday, and as I can occasionally get shifts in a...

Hi all! I’m 29 and have been diagnosed T1 nearly four years (after a couple years of tests and doc visits where I wasn’t listened and made to feel dramatic, and ended up with a dead pancreas.. fun). Still winging it, still hate it, still feeling like I have no life from constant exhaustion. Been...

Hi Guys, I'm Ash, I'm type 1 and was diagnosed roughly when i was 13 after being on holiday in Spain. currently ive just started a new job witch i believe i have probably already lost. but, its due to i just cant seem to get my diabetes to be steady and regular, like i honestly don't know how...

Hello. I’m a Type 1 Diabetic and have been for about 12 years now, I was diagnosed when I was 13 and now I’m 25. My relationship with diabetes has always been a hard one. I’m needle phobic and went through therapy in order to do my own injections which took a good 3 years. I often also don’t...

Hi, I am a lifeguard but have had to stop temporarily since been diagnosed with Type 1. In the journey going back to lifeguarding and doing the work, how does one cope with checking their glucose levels often on poolside and keeping their levels normal? I have a libre, but it’s the law to not...

Hello I am new here. I am type 1 diabetic, have been since 2 years old. Fairly well controlled as a whole. Sorry this is long and may not be in the right thread. Worked with currently employer for 5 years and they have been aware of diabetes from the start. Unfortunately I had a crash in a...

Hiya Everyone, My name is Eva I am a MSc Occupational Psychology Student at the University of Wolverhampton. I am seeking participants who are in full-time or part time employment and who are interested in being interviewed (via Skype) for my MSc study to discuss their work-life balance. I have...

Hi I’m a type 1 been for 21 years now on Omipod and have the libra Im just wondering as I cannot get a clear answer off diabetes uk the government or my work , I am a postman and have not received any letter to isolate for twelve weeks and I know I won’t either even though I feel I should be...

Hey I'm new, daughter diagnosed after DKA on wed. Still in hospital and have absolute fear of going home and this being in my hands. Also returning to work, the thought fills me with dread. Has anyone felt it best to leave work?

Hi guys, Type one here. I’m needing to take some time off work due to anxiety/depression. A lot of this is caused by an alcohol/drug habit which I have. As a result of this, I haven’t been properly looking after my diabetes for a while now. I’ve took measures to put a stop to my habit by...

Hi all, I’m new to Diabetes UK and am type 2 for about 8 years. My employers are making me take breaks and lunches at times which means I could be going 3 to 4 hours without a break. Can they do this? I’ve never had this before as previous employers have let me take breaks every two hours to...

Hello! Do you know your rights when it comes to work and diabetes? When you’re allowed time off for your appointments, what adjustments your boss can make, when and where you can inject if you take insulin? And has anyone used the Diabetes UK Advocacy Pack to help answer some of these...

Hi guys, I’ve had to phone in sick to work a few times over the past four months due to high blood sugars. Manager was quite abrupt on the phone today asking if my condition is likely to affect my attendance in the future (well yes it’s likely to). I was wondering if anyone knows if it is...

Hey All, I became type 2 diabetic over 2 years ago, it's been a journey of different medication, diet and exercise. I started as diet controlled with no advice as to what to eat, in fact no support at all, I practically begged for a dietician appointment to help which eventually I got after a...

Hi all I’m wondering if anyone can offer any advice or support? I have been a type 1 diabetic since the age of 7 (am now 29) and have always tried to work a normal and healthy life. However after having Diabetes for 22 years does unfortunately have an effect on your health, and as a result...

I am a type 1 diabetic and have been for 25 years. I work as a primary school teacher 3 days a week as I have 2 small children. I am mostly well controlled, but have been having some issues with night time hypos and as a result my consultant suggested I trial a continuous blood sugar monitor...

Hi Guys I just wanted some opinions. I am struggling at the moment to control my diabetes with work. I started my current job just over a year ago, in that year I have gone from having good control to me being in and out of hospital with DKA. My problem is that I work with potentially...