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I think you will be able to appeal, I'm in Ashford and was led to believe the change of meters suggested by the PCT (primary care trust) was only for T2s.

I've been to see my diabetic consultant, no problem, now just waiting for independent consultant appointment. I think I know the answer to this question but will ask anyway, if your licence runs out are you still OK to drive non LGV? I suspect its no but its getting very close to the expiry on...

I've had my categories C1 and D1 put back on my licence, it took me about 8 months and they restricted my licence to a year instead of the normal 3 year, is this normal?

A&e isn't really the best way forward you should ask for details of who you have been referred to and ring them to get a cancellation. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Just to depress you I have just got my C & D categories put back on my licence to drive my horsebox, Ford Cargo 813 so 7.5t non hgv, and they have only issued me with a 1 year licence. My understanding was becuase of the lorry categories the licence is routinely restricted to 1 year. Testing...

Hi, I've just got my categories put back on my licence having lost them in 1991. It took me nearly 6 months to get them back but there was a fair bit of going backwards and forwards. I only wanted my lorry category back but also got the C class as they seem to be lumped together. I've also...

I've been Type 1 for 26 year and I have to say its not actually stopped me doing anything. I've got two horses who I look after, ski, ride a motorbike and just got my lorry categories back on my driving licence so will be able to drive my horsebox. Not quite sure why Luciepiee feels she...

Thanks everyone It might have been quicker if the DVLA went through your whole application and responded in one go. They came back to me with 3 different questions each one taking 2 - 3 weeks to either get to me or get back. I was then asked for £20 to update my licence so I sent that off. I...

Hi to everyone, Just to let you know I've got my categories C1 and D1 put back on my driving licence yipeeee. Will now be able to get out and about with my horsebox which will of course be stocked up with lots of life saving equipment, glucose tabs, drinks, jelly babies, test meter, should I...

Re: Do you think type 1 diabetes is a disability or a condit Depends on your outlook on life. I've been type 1 for over 25 years and its not really stopped me doing things, except being able to drive my lorry, but I'm working on that! Obviously complications are not going to help but they can...

What about using hypo stop or gluco gel whilst at work. You can keep it close by to you and it doesn't have any sharps, easy to use etc. If you have a hypo do you always need glucogen injection?

Re: applying for my h g v after losing it in 2008 after goin I do have hypo awareness so I do know when I'm going low but as I say my partner seems to be pretty perceptive to me "changing" . You say can see when your husband is going low so its a similar situation. However, you say that yr...

I'm type 1 diagnosed some 27 years ago your message began to worry me that I wouldn't be able to ride my horse, do track days on my motorbike, drive my lorry (when I get my licence back!) walk my dogs, or generally carry on as normal. Diabetes is as hard as you want to make it, however, it is...

Re: applying for my h g v after losing it in 2008 after goin I'm just about to reapply for my categories on my licence in order to allow me to drive my newly acquired 7.5t horsebox. What worries me are the questions relating to hypos. Whilst I am aware when I am going hypo sometimes other...

If you are going for the 7.5 ton entitlements being put back on your licence then one of the hoops you have to jump through is you have to reapply every 12 months and not every 3 years. Minibus I don't think you would be entitled to drive but I am probably wrong.

I am just about to reapply for the categories on my licence to enable me to drive a 7.5 ton horsebox, I am Type 1 but passed my test prior to 1997. The questionnaire is quite long and I feel is loaded. Anyway I'll do my best, having bought the horsebox I now want to drive it. You need to have...

Thanks for that. My apologies for spelling error or rather incorrect word. Right rather than write, oh dear!

Hi everyone, What are the ranges for keytone tests? I have inadvertently binned the leaflet and thought I had better right it somewhere just in case. Obviously I know that higher numbers are not good. Thanks C

Have you suggested she comes on this site? It has lots of valuable advice and she can look at all the things on her own, ask questions without being judged. If you can suggest that she goes on a DAFNE course, if you have them in your area. Good luck

When I did the DAFNE course last year they recommended Jelly Babies for hypos or low BG. 3 will raise your blood sugar and work quicker than glucose tablets. Much nicer tasting too.