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disability

  1. L

    Newly diagnosed and disabled

    Hi, I’m new to T2 I was diagnosed with T2 2 weeks ago and I’m finding it quite difficult to get my head around it, I am also disabled and I am a full time wheelchair user with limited mobility, when i was tested my numbers were sky high but I had no symptoms, please tell me it gets better? Are...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
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