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Thank you all very much for your advice.

In September I will be attending my appeal hearing regarding my application for PIP benefit being rejected. Has anyone else experienced this, and if so could you please offer me any help or advice? Thank you.

Well done Robert. You do have to apply for medals and you need proof from your doctor. Reading your story brought back many memories and brought tears to my eyes. I was diagnosed on 30 July 1961 (my Mum's 35th birthday). I was 3 years old. I got a medal in 2011 for 50 years with type 1, and...

Thank you all for your replies. My friend is 71 years old. She gets both her state pension and PIP. Does anyone know if Attendance Allowance is means tested?

I am almost 65 years old and I've had type 1 diabetes for 62 years. I also have diabetic neuropathy, angina, and arthritis. In December 2021 I was advised by my Welfare Co-ordinator that I should apply for PIP benefit. I did apply and I was refused. I then asked the DWP to have another look...

I am very proud that I have managed to live with type 1 diabetes for almost 58 years, (diagnosed 30.7.1961 when I was 3 years old, which was my dear mum's 35th birthday. What a dreadful birthday present!!). I am glad that so much has changed for the better in those 58 years and made life for...

An absolutely incredible achievement. Hope you've received all your well earned medals. You're obviously doing something right - keep going.

Hello Ladybird1. I couldn't agree more. Well done you.

I am 60 years old and I've been type 1 since 30th July 1961 - 57 years

Hello ktkrshw. I'm sorry you are having problems at the moment, but you can overcome this. Use the help and support that your family, friends and the wonderful people on here can give you, but at the end of the day only YOU can make the necessary changes. You are so young and you have your...

Thank you for the information Chrissie18. Apparently it doesn't contain tetrahydrocannabavin. I've had blood tests for just about everything and they've all come back OK. Still awaiting X-ray results. Maybe it's just old age creeping up on me!!

I have joint and muscle pain and I've been doing some research on Cannabidiol oil, (CBD Oil), which is supposed to help with pain. I exercise regularly and I've been type 1 for 57 years. Has anyone tried this oil? Can you give me any advice please? Thankyou.

I have been type 1 for 57 years. I have muscle and joint pain. I've been researching CBD oil and found that apparently it can help with muscle and joint pain, among other things. My diabetes is well controlled and I exercise regularly (swimming 3 times a week and walking on days I don't...

Goodness me!! Hope you're OK now

Thank you for your interest and advice. Hopefully my consultant will have some answers, providing I get an appointment before I stop walking altogether!!

I'd convinced myself that they were causing muscle pain, but blood tests proved otherwise. My consultant said "I'll give you the best ever statins so you'll have peace of mind." 5mg is such a low dose compared to what lots of people take. I haven't got cholesterol and never have had. I was...

Hello paulus1. I've been on a few different statins over the years, atorvastatin being one of them. I'm currently taking 5mg Rosuvastatin daily.

Hello Daibell. Yes, I've been on statins for many years. I've had blood tests to determine if statins have effected my muscles, and the results have been negative. I'm waiting for an appointment to see my consultant about my problem, but I reckon it's because I've had type 1 for so many...

For some time now I've been getting terrible pain in my legs when walking and in my arms when lifting/carrying things. It's having a bad effect on my everyday life. I'm 59 years old and have been type 1 for 56 years. I had open heart surgery in February 2016. I swim 26 lengths 3 times a...