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Hi The website https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/ Has everything you need to claim PIP & any other benefits. Subscription is about £20 a year and it has a wealth of information on how to apply. Lots of factsheets & a course in how to fill out the form. Much better than CAB. They are really...

It's really nothing to fret about. I had a series of 4 injections. Didn't feel one of them. Also had laser treatment this summer over 2 sessions. Not the most pleasant experience - mostly felt nothing but a few zaps were like tiny electric shocks. Can barely remember it now

Since I was diagnosed with Type 1 over 30 years ago I have always been under the care of a hospital consultant & their diabetic team. I have a little as possible to do with my GP re diabetic care, as even with a diabetic specialist GP, they are woefully behind on current trends. I can always get...

. When 1st diagnosed with Type 1 nearly 30 years ago I was on a fixed insulin regime. I hated it. Set carbs & fixed meal times with no room for movement. Any adjustments had to be done by my diabetes team. It was highly restrictive and I hated it. I eventually moved to DAFNE (Dose Adjustment...

When 1st diagnosed with Type 1 nearly 30 years ago I was on a fixed insulin regime. I hated it. Set carbs & fixed meal times with no room for movement. Any adjustments had to be done by my diabetes team. I eventually moved to DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating if anyone doesn't know) &...

I'd contact your diabetes team asap for advice and also contact Abbott. They are quick to reply & brilliant about replacing problem sensors. I've had several replaced by them over the last few years for various reasons. Given the cost of sensors, why should you or your surgery cover replacement...