Recent Content by homer190376

Hi Ushthetaff, thank you for the information, out of curiosity do you get the enhanced PIP? I have been positive throughout and still in that frame of mind even with all the infections. Things can only get better!

Hi All, I have recently had a below knee amputation and just about everything that could go wrong has! Even though I have good control over my diabetes I caught MRSA which then required a second op two weeks later to try and flush out the infection and also a little more bone removed. I’m now...

HI all, does anyone else have a problem when claiming PIP. I.m T1 with numerous complications and more recently a left below knee amputation. they just do not seem to understand the conditions. I live with my parents who own there house, yet they have been that they do not qualify for carers...

I have just had my licence revoked due to unawareness of my hypo’s, I ware the libre sensor which bleeps when I go low so still in control. Has anyone experienced this problem and any ideas on the best way to try and get the license reissued? Thanks

Thank you very much for the informative advice, may well take you up on further advice.

Hi All, I will be having a left below knee amputation shortly, due to a number of complications, this is something that i have come to terms with, however wondered if anyone had any advice on the following. 1. what can i do to help the recovery, should i strengthen my upper body etc 2. what...

I have had Type 1 for 23 years now, first few years of that really didn't understand it at all and went a little of the rails, the past 4 years I have continuous complications, from chacot foot, neuropathy, postural hypertension, eye issues( I wouldn't recommend laser treatment!!) and more...

Yes in the UK, thank you very much for this most informative response, very appreciated, just need to tackle now with my employers. unfortunately no union.

Hi All, just need to know some general experience from other on the subject of the GlucaGen kit. I have type 1 with unfortunately many additional conditions, I have had a GlucaGen kit in my draw at work for many years now, I've had 30 Hypo's in the last 90 days, luckily these have not been at...

Hi, thank you for your information, it'll be a below the knee amputation, if i go ahead which i almost there with that decision, as don't really want another failed operation only to be told another year down the line that i now need an amputation. Just want closure and to move on which i know...

Hi All, Just wondering if anyone can other any advice if they have been in a similar situation. I'm type 1 with multiple complications, one being Chacot foot in my left foot, i have now had two operations and neither have fused the bones together, this has been over 5 years, I have been told...

Very true, and very happy to be offered one at this point in my life. Like you say, as long as I have the medical/tech support I do not have any preference, as long as it improves my complications that I now have.

What is everyones thoughts on the Ypsomed pump, this is the one that my NHS Hospital can be provide me, or directing me to? It will be my first ever pump so need to be sure it is right for me? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you

Please share as I will be talking to my Diabetes Consultant this week, so would a appreciate a little feed back, thanks

Thanks everyone for your input, very informative.