"Work overseas. Spent 10 years in a supportive school. Moved to new country this year - to a self serving school. Diagnosed 2 weeks before moving half way aroung the world - well a third of the way but the other direction. Started insuline 2 weeks…"
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River replied to Kristen Cook's discussion 'How did you tell Adminstrator about your diabetes' in the group Teachers with Diabetes
Zazzsu replied to Kristen Cook's discussion 'How did you tell Adminstrator about your diabetes' in the group Teachers with Diabetes"Sounds like some administrators I have had in the past. You might give her a short list of things that are medical concerns, perhaps a piece of lit from your diabetes educator. Give it to her with the brief…"
rick phillips replied to Kristen Cook's discussion 'How did you tell Adminstrator about your diabetes' in the group Teachers with Diabetes"Well ok, i am, a type 1 diabetic and a a former central office administrator. I was the school business manager and personnel director. Unfortunately, I seemed to be telling principals constantly, no you cannot fire a teacher for…"
brnyrbr replied to Kristen Cook's discussion 'How did you tell Adminstrator about your diabetes' in the group Teachers with Diabetes"I didn't tell my adminstrator at first. I was to busy trying to deal with the dx. and all the horrible feelings/emotions that went with it.
That first week I had a low and had to ask permission to leave for the day.
I hadn't had any…"
mistressbinky replied to Kristen Cook's discussion 'How did you tell Adminstrator about your diabetes' in the group Teachers with Diabetes"Start conversation with,"I knew sometime you might need to leave office or shorten call to ...." Always personalize situation."
veterandiabetic replied to Kristen Cook's discussion 'How did you tell Adminstrator about your diabetes' in the group Teachers with Diabetes"I noticed this was posted a while ago...but... what I like to do is have a small bottle of juice on my desk and if you feel yourself going low...drink it right in the middle of class as if you were thirsty or something, the do not need to know…"
dramaqueen replied to Kristen Cook's discussion 'How did you tell Adminstrator about your diabetes' in the group Teachers with Diabetes"You're absolutely right - I'm the one who's more bothered. I am still coming to terms with this diagnosis - its early days for me in the world of type 2. Good to hear from another teacher who works with elementary ages. Thank you."
Linda G replied to Kristen Cook's discussion 'How did you tell Adminstrator about your diabetes' in the group Teachers with Diabetes"Hi Dramaqueen....
I teach grades 1 to 5, and at times have had to test in the classroom, and even the little ones are ok about it. I reassure them of course, and I don't drag it on. When they ask me if it hurts, I don't lie..."a…"
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- July 27, 2005
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- 6.4
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- At 9:22am on January 28, 2009,
MomsL8 said…
- Hi Kristen! Welcome! We have something in common - students! :-)
- At 3:35pm on December 1, 2008, Linda G said…
- Hi Kristen....welcome to the clan....I hope you'll find what you're after....I personally find this to be a superb means of staying connected....with people who are on the same page!....take care....linda in canada.
- At 9:45am on November 29, 2008,
Kristin said…
- At 1:22am on November 28, 2008,
Brigitte said… - thank you to add me as a friend. When I was young (and I'm still) I wished to be a teacher and after the Lycée ( before university in France) I read that it was forbidden for type 1.... bad news for a young woman! They accepted type 1 near 1988! And after I returned to university to become a teacher (history and geography) and when I could do I had my big surgery (open heart surgery) So the story was closed. You are teacher for small children? teens? All the best.
- At 8:33pm on November 27, 2008,
Diabetic_Iz_Me said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! Make yourself at home! If you have any questions please let us know. C-ya around...
Cherise
- At 8:02pm on November 27, 2008,
Toni Crebbin said… - You must be in an elementary school then. For us, 6th grade is at the middle school level. My first teaching job was in California, but we've lived up here for 16 years now. Oak Harbor is on Whidbey Island, which is a couple hours norht of Seattle. Your youth pastor must have worked for Oak Harbor freightlines. By the way, there's also a christian diabetic group you can join.
So where is French Camp? I grew up in Milwaukie, not too far from Tigard. I met my hubby while at OSU. My parents and grandparents all live in Canby now, so we go down fairly often still.
Where in China was your husband? We have fallen in love with the culture, and have a huge burden for the orphans. We have adopted two girls from their, and many more are adopted in our hearts when we make our orphanage trips. You can check out my blog to read more from our trip this past July. Have you been there?
I just sent you a friend offer, so you should see it soon.
- At 6:22pm on November 27, 2008, Toni Crebbin said…
- Welcome to tudiabetes Kristen. What do you teach? I'm a 6th grade teacher myself. We have a teacher group you can join if you're interested. You can click on groups at the top of your page to join.
- At 2:22am on November 27, 2008, Brigitte said…
- hello and welcome to TuDiabetes. it's a very good idea to join our community. I hope you're well. Bienvenue.
- At 11:09pm on November 26, 2008,
Manny Hernandez said… - Hello Kristen,
I am glad you saw the commercial about the upcoming Hallmark Heroes show!
Welcome to the TuDiabetes family!!
- At 9:01pm on November 26, 2008,
Sohair Abdel-Rahman said…
- Welcome Kristen to our great community
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