Recent Content by leyland

Hi all, I was diagnosed with Type 1 about 8 years ago. I'm 33 now. At the time of diagnosis I was a bus driver, and so, given the then current rules and regulations, I lost my job. I was devastated. I paid no attention to the disease after that - didn't bother to test, ate as I pleased, and...

Hi all, Thanks for replies. Just had it confirmed by Consultant that 3.5 is considered by the medical profession as an actual 'hypo' .... so record on the form as a 'No'.

Its actually a DVLA medical questionnaire form. It asks, 'have you ever had a hypo in the last twelve months'...... then a few questions later, it asks, 'when your blood sugar falls and you are awake, do you have warning signs....if yes please give all episodes'. They've got you either way...

Hi all, I'm trying to fill out a medical questionnaire for something. Its asking whether i've epxerienced a 'hypo' in the last 12 months. Fortunately I very rarely suffer from low blood sugar. The lowest I've ever been is 3.9. Does anyone know if that is that considered by the medical...

It took me about a year to pluck up the courage to see my GP re. 'feelings of depression'. When I finally did, I learned that its one of the most common things doctors have to deal with on a day-to-day basis - so don't feel at all uncomfortable about it!! Just walk in there and explain exactly...

Hey there, So sorry for what you've been through - it sucks not to be treated as an individual with diabetes as opposed to a 'diabetic'. If its any consolation, I lost my PCV/HGV licence and job after a Type 1 diagnosis five years ago. The good news is that the Government are overturning...

Re: Tpe 1's and DVLA changes Angie - I am with you and everything you say 100%. I'm a fit, healthy individual in my early 30s. I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes five years ago. At the time I was a bus driver. I lost my job, my livelihood and indeed my happiness. At the same time, I had...

Re: FOR THOSE ON INSULIN WISHING TO HOLD/REGAIN CAT 2 LICENC Catherine, Hi. I think you may have private messaged me but unfortunately deleted the link to be able to activate reading messages! Sorry! In answer to your post, its documented on the DVLA's website. The changes probably won't...

Re: FOR ALL THOSE ON INSULIN WISHING TO HOLD?REGAIN CAT.2 LI Hey! Well, I still work for my local bus company (albeit in a different role)....so a return to driving has never been far from my mind!! I still get to drive buses around our depot yard...just not on the road! I lost my licence...

Hello all! I've been a Type 1 for nearly six years now. I was a bus driver previous to diagnosis. In accordance with current driving laws I had my PCV licence revoked....and have been miserable ever since. Indeed, I gave up any hope of changes to UK driving rules. This morning however, I...