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11-02-2006, 03:24 AM
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Posts: 1
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Hi there, I am a final year Product Design student at The Robert Gordon
University in Aberdeen. For my final year project i am looking at
unseen medical conditions or hidden disabilities such as Diabetes,
Epilepsy and Asthma. As i am also a sufferer of type 1 Diabetes this is
an area i have a keen interest in.
My project is aimed at increasing awareness amongst the general public
regarding such conditions so that in the event of an emergency they
would be more equipped to help. This could be a device worn by the
user, a teaching aid or simply a way of better communicating
information to the public.
I have created aquick online survey and would appreciate it if anyone
could find the time to fill it in.
Thanks Neal Calder http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=891172769093 |
11-02-2006, 03:41 AM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kapiti, New Zealand
Posts: 797
| | | Hi Neal
Have done your survey - good luck with your studies!
I only have one small gripe - question 6 was a bit tricky (maybe better off as two questions?) I feel that people would recognise Medic alert, but I don't think many people would check a wallet... so I needed a space for two answers!
Em. |
11-02-2006, 05:05 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth UK
Posts: 1,557
| | | I've done your survey.
I think the general public wouldn't have a clue to look for a medi tag. Only those who may have had first aid training of some sort. I've asked people and no one has said they'd look for a medi tag of any kind.
__________________ Stu 
Type 1 Since - 24/7/2006 HbA1c
13/10/2006 - 7.2%  | 15/12/2006 - 6.0%  | 29/06/2007 - 7.1% | 02/11/2007 - 7.8% | 29/02/2008 - 6.5%  | 07/08/2008 - 6.8
Insulin - Levemir and NovoRapid | Meter - Accu-Chek Compact Plus GT  Pasta is a gift that just keeps giving... |
11-02-2006, 06:50 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Devon, England
Posts: 759
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Originally Posted by Emm  Hi Neal
Have done your survey - good luck with your studies!
I only have one small gripe - question 6 was a bit tricky (maybe better off as two questions?) I feel that people would recognise Medic alert, but I don't think many people would check a wallet... so I needed a space for two answers!
Em. | Yes, I agree this question would have been better split into two for the same reason as you gave
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63,Type 2, Diagnosed Dec 04 Medication - Metformin 850mg x 3; Pioglitazone (Actos) 30mg x 1; Gliclazide 160mg x 2; plus stuff for hypertension & cholesterol with Aspirin E/C for the cardio/vascular system I have to keep smiling - there's no other choice - but I do growl occasionally  |
11-02-2006, 07:05 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arkansas
Posts: 630
| | | I took your survey and I agree #6 needs to be divided into 2 questions. I do believe that most would recognize the emblems but wouldn't look in wallet for card. Also even if they recognized the emblems most wouldn't know what to do except call 911.
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DX Type 1 - June 16, 2006
A1c - 14.2 6/06
A1c - 6.5 2/07
Lantus 20 u a.m. / 8 u p.m.
Novalog 1 u for 30 carbs
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11-02-2006, 09:06 PM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA
Posts: 623
| | | I would have taken it, but I got stuck on question 1 since I have more than one hidden disability.
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Dx T2 3/2005
Correctly dx T1 (LADA) 11/2006
MM 522 w/NovoLog since 1/07
Previously on Actos, Starlix, Metformin ER, Lantus
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11-02-2006, 09:11 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA
Posts: 2,573
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Originally Posted by lilituc I would have taken it, but I got stuck on question 1 since I have more than one hidden disability. | me too!
__________________ Age: 43
Type 2 - Dx'd 08.16.05
•••
[ A1c ]
6.9 - 01/07
6.0 - 05/07
5.9 - 09/07
6.4 - 3/08 
[ Meter ]
UltraSmart/Ultra2/Contour
[ Meds ]
Metformin 1000mg 2x, Novolin N 20u 2x, Novolin R 1:10
Lisinopril 20mg 1x, Lovastatin 40mg 1x, Aspirin 81mg 1x, Albuterol as needed
[ Other Conditions ]
Coccidioidomycosis aka Valley Fever Dx'd 1.17.94
- Asthma
- Chronic Bronchitis
Hypertention
Hyperlipidemia
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11-02-2006, 10:07 PM
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Posts: 5,508
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Originally Posted by lilituc I would have taken it, but I got stuck on question 1 since I have more than one hidden disability. | Same thing here. I took the survery twice. All the questions were the same except 1 and 7. With asthma I feel most people know you need an inhaler when you can't breath. I don't feel a lot of people understand diabetic emergenices as well though. |
11-03-2006, 02:17 AM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vermont, 50 miles from nowhere
Posts: 2,242
| | | Hi I would have taken your survey, but it's closed.
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Take care of your body. Where else are you going to live? |
11-03-2006, 04:23 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 8,209
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Originally Posted by valc3 Hi I would have taken your survey, but it's closed. | Same here
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11-03-2006, 04:42 AM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 7,832
| | | I would have taken the survey, but didn't want to enable cookies in my browser... |
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