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    Driving License

    When renewing my driving license here in Northern Ireland after a litany of medical questions - I was issued with a 3 year license only to be reassessed again in 3 years at the same price as a 10 year one I might add. I am a 'healthy' type 1 diabetic - so why do I feel discriminated against...
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    just been told i have type 1 diabetes

    I was diagnosed type 1 just 3 years ago at the age of 43 - I swear to you mental acceptance was my biggest hurdle not sure if I am over it yet or will ever be. When I left hospital I was very afraid - but in a way in denial too because it was such a change in my life - I struck up a close...
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    A New Member Introduce here

    Hi Jo totally understand where you are coming from the biggest struggle for me - is accepting a total change of lifestyle- I still have not done this - and the proof is every time I go to my consultants appointment - he speak to me like a little child and makes me feel so guilty I totally dread...
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    A New Member Introduce here

    Hiya new member introduction Hi all I am a 46 year old mother of 3 young boys - diagnosed Type 1 just 3 years ago - big shock to be honest don't think I have got over it yet ? do you ever ? Joined forum for some much needed support from people in similiar situations as myself.