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I had no problem with my type 2 keeping my HGV but the UK Civil Aviation Authority would not let me fly passenger planes although the US FAA were happy to issue Class 1 medical from HQ and after proof of BS control they were happy for my doctor to issue it as normal. It would seem the UK just...

I tried the what am I supposed to do without my medicine and then had to crawl to be allowed to stay on their list. The power of the medical receptionist is tremendous. The doctor they would have sent me to was 30 miles away on the other side of the county. As I was unemployed at the time that...

I was told in 1992 by the CAA in UK that they would not allow me a Class I medical certificate unless I stopped smoking. I weighed in at 16 st. I packed it in did cold turkey no problem. during the next 8 years I put on 6 st in wewight developed diabetes and the rest is history.

I've never seen a consultant and because my surgery is a teaching practise the chances of seeing my doctor are few and far between. It takes at least 4-6 weeks for me to see my doctor or I see whatever is flavour of the week. I went for a 6 month check last week and my blood pressure was up to...

My wife was due to sign on today (she gets no JSA just Pension Credit) but it would mean an 11 mile walk there and back. At 59 and a bit frail I couldn't ask he to do that. I called the Jobcentre and asked for help they told me they couldn't do anything for us. I explained I had no money until...

I was diagnosed T2 in 2001 I'm on metformin 500 x 2 x 3 daily. I am 56 married and a student. My grant money has run out. I will not have access to money until the banks open on Monday next week. The food for me runs out tomorrow. I will be therefore refraining from eating anything from...