To tell or not to tell...that is the question
As a private person I generally don’t go around announcing my medical conditions...but this might be a time to break the rule and need your advice.
Here's the situation:
The registrations form asks "do you have any medical conditions that the staff should be aware of?" I'll b entering this info into an online database...
I am a well controlled T1...do I list my diabetes??
Here's the situation:
- I'll be attending a retreat an hour and a half from home- for only 2 days-
in a fairly remote area-
I will not be wholly in charge of my normally strict eating schedule and will likely be more active than normal at a higher altitude than normal.
I am not traveling with anyone else
The registrations form asks "do you have any medical conditions that the staff should be aware of?" I'll b entering this info into an online database...
I am a well controlled T1...do I list my diabetes??
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Permalink Reply by ultravires on -
If it's a day and a half, I don't think you need to demand a particular diet or anything (and if you can't adjust your diet for a day and a half, you shouldn't be going). I think something like is ideal:
"I have type 1 diabetes, which I manage with insulin shots. It is well-managed and I should not require much special treatment except in the case of a medical emergency. However, I do need to keep a supply of glucose handy, will occasionally need breaks to test my blood glucose, eat a snack or meal, or take insulin, and need to store my supplies in a fridge while I am there or make alternate arrangements if that is not feasible. Looking forward to the retreat."
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Permalink Reply by T1Tambien on -
ITS UNANIMOUS!
I will add the big D to my registration form. *sigh* gotta get used to the fact that no matter where I go...there I am...me and my diabetes... Thank you all- you make some great points and things I didn’t even think about!
Love that I can always count on you!!
xxoo
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Permalink Reply by Scott E on -
Now that you've made a decision -- and a very wise one at that -- I'll complicate things and give you an exception. I once went on vacation with my father and we wanted to sign up for a scuba diving excursion (2 hours long or so). My father is an experienced diver and obviously knows about my diabetes. I'd never done scuba at all. But when I revealed it to the group running the tour, they told me I couldn't go, which really upset me.
So if you are with somebody you know and trust, then I'd say it's OK to leave the responsibility in the hands of that person. Of course, that wasn't the case here...
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