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<blockquote data-quote="ladybird64" data-source="post: 1056692" data-attributes="member: 29023"><p>I would have thought there is a good chance you can, you can apply for ESA and PIP. The ulcerative colitis is a difficult condition and of course, the diabetes can be too - if you are having these symptoms, it sounds like your diabetes isn't well controlled. Are you managing your diet well enough? It can make a very real difference, lower carb foods can help to lower blood sugars.</p><p>What I will say is that you can certainly apply (nobody can tell you for definite that you will be successful), but you will need evidence to back it up, from medical professionals etc. Claims that are made with just a list of medications taken and how they are affected by the illness tend to come up against a brick wall, the claims process is tightening up all the time and if there is no proof, the claim will often be rejected. This is particularly common in conditions such as diabetes unfortunately. Supporting letters giving details of how you are affected need to be obtained from your diabetic nurse, or GP, or Endocrinologist, also the info re your UC needs to be obtained.</p><p></p><p>Hope you get the help you need.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ladybird64, post: 1056692, member: 29023"] I would have thought there is a good chance you can, you can apply for ESA and PIP. The ulcerative colitis is a difficult condition and of course, the diabetes can be too - if you are having these symptoms, it sounds like your diabetes isn't well controlled. Are you managing your diet well enough? It can make a very real difference, lower carb foods can help to lower blood sugars. What I will say is that you can certainly apply (nobody can tell you for definite that you will be successful), but you will need evidence to back it up, from medical professionals etc. Claims that are made with just a list of medications taken and how they are affected by the illness tend to come up against a brick wall, the claims process is tightening up all the time and if there is no proof, the claim will often be rejected. This is particularly common in conditions such as diabetes unfortunately. Supporting letters giving details of how you are affected need to be obtained from your diabetic nurse, or GP, or Endocrinologist, also the info re your UC needs to be obtained. Hope you get the help you need. [/QUOTE]
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