No I don't think so not heard anyone here say they have been classified as disabled just because of diabetes maybe if you had other medical problems that restricted you in any way and you could not work because of itAs above.
Am I Classed as disabled now I have diabetes ?
Dave
One is only entitled to free prescriptions in England and Wales if one is taking diabetes medication. Those on Metformin therefore qualify. Anyone on diet and exercise alone does not.You are, however, entitled to free prescriptions. (In England, not sure about anywhere else)
No you arnt disabled with a diabetes diagnosis .As above.
Am I Classed as disabled now I have diabetes ?
Dave
One is only entitled to free prescriptions in England and Wales if one is taking diabetes medication. Those on Metformin therefore qualify. Anyone on diet and exercise alone does not.
One is only entitled to free prescriptions in England and Wales if one is taking diabetes medication. Those on Metformin therefore qualify. Anyone on diet and exercise alone does not.
No is the simple answer. IMHOAs above.
Am I Classed as disabled now I have diabetes ?
Dave
I amNo is the simple answer. IMHO
I see from your profile that you are probably not likely to do the following:-
You could be excluded if you were type I. It's worth mentioning to your co directors or at least the MD, unless of course you are the MD.
- Armed forces
- Fire service
- Ambulance service
- Prison service
- Airline pilots and Airline Cabin crew
- Air traffic control
- Offshore work