disability

  1. ChrisMaleType1

    I'm a diabetic with neuropathy. Will the NHS help around the house? A blue disability badge?

    Hi, I've had serious neuropathy in my feet, legs hands, and arm. Sometimes movement can be difficult so is there any way I can get a blue badge? I'm speaking to my GP tomorrow. And can the NHS provide a helper around the home to help with cooking, cleaning the house etc? I'm not asking for a lot...
  2. J

    Diabetic socks for limited movement/dexterity

    Hi everyone, I'm wondering if anybody can share some recommendations for diabetic socks? My elderly grandad is quite frail and has limited dexterity and movement. Even with a sock aid, reaching to put ordinary socks on properly can be a struggle, when he decides to wear them. He has swollen...
  3. Talo

    Type 1 Do you have a disability? (Work)

    Hi all, I will be relocating to the US soon so I'm applying for jobs. Almost all of them ask if you have a disability when applying and diabetes is listed as one. You don't have to specify which one. The options to reply are YES/NO/I don't wish to answer. I am selecting do not wish to answer...