Recent Content by Roach70

My driving licence, which I held for 40 years, was revoked by the DVLA in January due to not 'meeting the current visual field standards'. I had extensive laser treatment in both eyes due to diabetic retinopathy about 10 years ago. Since then regular eye examinations have identified no further...

Thanks for your response. Unfortunately I do not have a smart phone or wireless internet. Never thought about a watch - how much do these cost and what 'extra' do they do? My health authority would not give me a libre device until I said it was a NiCE recommendation. I will ask for a DAFNE...

I have been a Type 1 for over 50 years. About a year ago I was provided with a FreeStyle libre blood sugar monitor. I test on average 6 times a day. My Time in Target results for the last 90 days are as follows: >13.3. 17% 10.1-13.3. 17% 3.9-10.0. 51% <3.9. 15% My...

Sorry I have not provided you with the full correct data! Below 3.9 4 per cent 3.9-10.0. 46 per cent 10.1-13.3. 25 per cent Above 13.3 25 per cent In the same period my estimated A1C is 8.2 (66 mmol/mol).

Thanks for your comment but unfortunately I am lost when you use 'TIR' and 'Cgm'. I have no idea what they are. It is obviously quicker to type a comment using initials rather than words but I tend to switch off when I don't follow what is being said. I sometimes encounter this when attending...

Thanks for your response. Glad I am not alone in my feelings. The other downside to the condition is the lack of care which many NHS establishments have towards diabetics. I have moved several times round the UK and you get shuffled around between doctors practices and NHS hospitals, forever...

I haven't received a medal but it made me work out how long I have been a type 1 diabetic. It was April 1971 when I was diagnosed. Usual symptoms - raging thirst, frequent visits to the loo and constant tiredness. I knew nothing about diabetes but thankfully my mother realised something was not...

Thanks for your response. I too contracted type 1 in my 2nd year at university 52 years ago. I have just been to the diabetic clinic where the consultant told me that my reading today of around 7per cent aic (60 mmol) is not bad for someone our age which surprised me as I always aim lower! But I...

Many thanks. You have given me a bit more confidence to go ahead.

Many thanks for your kind message. The DVLA revoked my licence recently for eyesite reasons (I had quite extensive laser treatment in both eyes to curb retinopathy) so I am stuck at home more than I was previously used to. Walking is becoming more difficult because of osteoporosis so I need a...

The only time I have to go to Specsavers is when the DVLA require me to do a periferral vision test. The DVLA revoked my licence so, after 40 years accident free driving, I am no longer mobile. Quite a shock. I was not impressed with the way they carried out the test but the DVLA have a contract...

Sorry I haven't posted since my original post. I have been prescribed with a sensor and find it very useful. My only concern is that I am for ever testing and worrying about my sugar levels!

Thanks for your suggestion. I will Indeed contact Age Concern / Citizen Advice. I have other medical conditions but I have difficulty accepting that I am entitled to support from the government when I have 'managed' to cope with all that life throws at you without such support. You just have to...

I am hoping to make a claim for Attendance Allowance. I have been a type 1 diabetic for 50 years and am now 71 years old. Are there any threads which might help me. Must confess I find it difficult to navigate around the threads!

I read in Daily Mail recently that continuous blood sugar monitoring equipment without the need of prick and test are to be made available to all type 1 diabetics free on the NHS. I have been a type 1 diabetic for 50 years and have asked for such monitoring equipment but refused because my...