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I , as a type 1 diabetic for 54 years, believe that in the same circumstances I would make a formal complaint about the actions of the Police in this instance. This is not only for yourself but also for other diabetics who may find themselves in the same position as yourself. If the facts are...

Hi, Have been a type one diabetic for some 52 years this December. Also suffer from some related and some unrelated health issues, and recently have had tests for a aortic valve that is narrowing in my heart and will soon need surgery. Recently saw a heart specialist who seemed to find it...

Been reading with interest the items about Exemption of Payment for diabetes with prescription charges. I am type1, 50 years, and applied for exemption when the system first started. This I renewed every five years up until I reached 60. In all the years I have been getting prescriptions covered...

Hi, Will think it over before my next nurses appointment in January, worth thinking about, Thanks again and take care, Peter.

There seems to be very few on the bovine, when I went to hospital a few years ago with a bad chest infection, the hospital had no stocks at all, and my son had to go home and get some from the fridge. The chemist has had problems occasionally getting stocks. I feel very happy on it though, how...

Thanks very much indeed, good to be in touch with everyone. All the best for the future,

Thank you very much indeed, it's been a long haul but worth it

yes things have changed a bit, the old metal syringes soaked in surgical spirit were the worst. Thanks again.

Many thanks, will apply for the medal this week. As you say, the secret is to not let the diabetes get to you. My original specialist said it is a disorder not a disease, and I feel I have diabetes, not diabetes has me. Take great care of yourself, and many thanks.

Thanks very much, take care of yourself.

You certainly started young, Look forward to reaching the fifty.

Time certainly does fly, Keep smiling it only gets better.

Thanks very much indeed.

Hello, New to creating a thread, although I have received the newsletter and been a member for some time. Today, December 4th, 2014, I celebrate 50 years to the day since I started injections for type 1 diabetes. Entered hospital as a 14 year old boy on December 3rd, 1964, and started the jabs...

Type 1diabetic since December 4th. 1964, hit the 50 years shortly. On insulin injections twice a day, bovine insulin, hyperin, under GP.