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Do not **** around with your blood sugar. I know that other people can, I know that other people can eat sugar on an empty stomach, but you CANNOT and you have to bear this in mind.
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Carry snacks which are low in sugar at ALL times, even if you think you're just going out for 2 minutes.
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Eat before you go to bed in case of night hypos.
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Don't beat yourself up if you get overweight; it's better than dying.
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If you have severe mood swings for no reason, always check your blood sugar.
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Other people won't understand and will just think you're greedy. Tell them you're diabetic; you're not, but it's a similar enough condition that they'll shut up.
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It's a rare enough condition that support groups don't exist, so you probably won't be able to find one, but diabetics are generally quite supportive.
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If you have been abroad recently to a country which is a malaria hotspot and you feel symptoms that are similar to flu, then go a see a doctor immediately and tell them that you recently went to a country which is a malaria hotspot. Even if you have been taking anti-malarial tablets and have been taking extra precautions, go to the doctor anyway, and try to have a blood test done. Be persistant, because doctors may still stay you have flu or narovirus.
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Always remember: never ever take risks. Always take your anti-malarials if you are going to a malarial hotspot. Some people can get complacent or forget to take their pills. Don't. Malaria is treatable but it can kill, and it's easy to mistake for flu. It only takes one bite, and mosquitoes don't discriminate, so anyone can get it. Take responsibility. It is always better to be safe than to be sorry.
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If you have been abroad recently to a country which is a malaria hotspot and you feel symptoms that are similar to flu, then go a see a doctor immediately and tell them that you recently went to a country which is a malaria hotspot. Even if you have been taking anti-malarial tablets and have been taking extra precautions, go to the doctor anyway, and try to have a blood test done. Be persistant, because doctors may still stay you have flu or narovirus.
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Always remember: never ever take risks. Always take your anti-malarials if you are going to a malarial hotspot. Some people can get complacent or forget to take their pills. Don't. Malaria is treatable but it can kill, and it's easy to mistake for flu. It only takes one bite, and mosquitoes don't discriminate, so anyone can get it. Take responsibility. It is always better to be safe than to be sorry.
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If you are being abused, or you know someone who is being abused, please please please tell someone you can trust. It is not acceptable no matter what and you shouldn't have to put up with it. I know how hard it is, but the sooner you tell someone the better. Don't bottle up your feelings.
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If you are being bullied, please please please tell someone you can trust.
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If you are feeling suicidal, tell someone you can trust immediately. You can call the Samaritans.
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There are organisations such as the NSPCC or Childline that can offer you support. Also NAPAC can offer support.
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If you regularly suffer suicidal thoughts then go to your GP and try to get them to refer you for therapy. Like some people have said on this thread, it is always best to try to work out what has caused you to feel that way - for me it was abuse.
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Tell someone you can trust to remain confidential, and will not judge you, and will not justify what has happened to you. There is never any excuse for abuse. Try to have a strong support network in place, like a couple of friends who are caring and understanding about your situation.
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Don't ever suffer in silence.