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  1. lukey2k

    Type 1 Critical illness with life cover - Rejected ... Any suggestions ?

    I didn't realise there was a insurance service through this site ( http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetic-life-insurance.html ) I will see what quotes I get back..
  2. lukey2k

    Type 1 Critical illness with life cover - Rejected ... Any suggestions ?

    i don't get sick pay from work so i need to look in to something in case the worst happens... i will keep looking , just trying to get a feel what others have done in my situation :)
  3. lukey2k

    Type 1 Critical illness with life cover - Rejected ... Any suggestions ?

    Hello , It was through the bank. was one rolled in to one.. not had any serious hypos and no known complications , I can not remember what my last HbA1c results where , they were not great .... general health besides my diabetes is of normal health . just wondering who people go to for their...
  4. lukey2k

    Type 1 Critical illness with life cover - Rejected ... Any suggestions ?

    Hello My and my fiancée are currently going through the process of buying a house, we went to enquire about Critical illness with life cover policies and I was rejected. Any one else experienced this to, being diabetic ? If so are there any firms that provide cover without being stupidly...
  5. lukey2k

    Newly Diagnosed Type 1 - Informed DVLA , licence is being withdrawn and replaced with a 3 year ?

    I was told only to inform when I got re diagnosed, I was told that metformin and Glicizide treatment that you didn't need to inform DVLA or insurance, I had read some horror tales about holiday insurance not paying if you hadn't informed them, ... Regarding car insurance I noticed that premiums...
  6. lukey2k

    Newly Diagnosed Type 1 - Informed DVLA , licence is being withdrawn and replaced with a 3 year ?

    No , nor your insurance, travel insurance you will need to though.
  7. lukey2k

    Newly Diagnosed Type 1 - Informed DVLA , licence is being withdrawn and replaced with a 3 year ?

    Finally got my replacement license, going to be a pain updating every 3 years
  8. lukey2k

    Sports with Diabetes Type One ?

    I get the signs luckily when levels are dropping, I been running high for along time so when it gets below 6 I know , I will update my post with results of various things I have tried and people can comment and compare, hopefully
  9. lukey2k

    Sports with Diabetes Type One ?

    Cheers for the reply , I should not let it put me off then and should start getting out enjoying my sports again , will try a various things and see what works best for me
  10. lukey2k

    Sports with Diabetes Type One ?

    I am curious who is actively participating in sports with Type One. I would like to know what precautions do you take Before you partake in your chosen sport. During the chosen sport After finishing Reason for asking is I do several sports and back when I was on tablet form I would adjust my...
  11. lukey2k

    Aggghhhhhh....! Accucheck v's Freestyle - accuracy??

    I acquired various meters over the last few years, either buying them , filling in online forms for various meters or complimentary upgrades , I have found that accu check mobile seems to be mid range for readings with the various ones I have tested and decided to change my prescription to this...
  12. lukey2k

    Newly Diagnosed Type 1 - Informed DVLA , licence is being withdrawn and replaced with a 3 year ?

    And cheers for the response ..........best dig out my paper copy ,There is some one doing an online petition about diabetics and driving , not sure what the rules are about links so I wont post incase.....
  13. lukey2k

    Newly Diagnosed Type 1 - Informed DVLA , licence is being withdrawn and replaced with a 3 year ?

    type two since 2010ish , HbA1c had been increasing , had additional Blood test done which came back with High GAD antibodies and then I have been re diagnosed with type one
  14. lukey2k

    Newly Diagnosed Type 1 - Informed DVLA , licence is being withdrawn and replaced with a 3 year ?

    Hello , Quick Question , I have recently been re diagnosed as Type one, informed the DVLA about this and that I am on insulin , I have been informed that my current licence sill be withdrawn and replaced with a new short period licence which will be valid for 3 years. Is this standard...