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geezer

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Hi, everyone, i`m a "newbee", just registered. My name`s Clive, nickname and user name is "Geezer". Diagnosed just over 2 yrs ago as a type2, but even from the outset, the docs n specialists felt i should be on insulin. Anyway, i lasted just over 2 yrs on diet and tabs, but after loosing so much weight (4 stone in total), decided it was time to go on to the "Big i", i was becoming very ill.
Glad i did. The change has been amazing! In the last 5 weeks, i have put on 2 1/2 stone, and feel so much better.
My big "downer" is that i am, or was a Class One driver. Just heard back from the DVLA today, that they will revoke my HGV license. Now i`m really depressed! It was a great life going abroad all the time, mostly Spain. Now speak pretty good Espaniol!
But, i keep hearing stories now that people are now getting their Class One`s back after an individual review of their Diabetes situation and control. Can anyone confirm this. Looking for an answer from any HGV Drivers out there, or from anyone who knows the situation.
My B/S control is pretty good- usually 5-7m/mols, and only been one Insulin about 5 weeks!
I`m on line for a while if anyone has an answer, or just wants to say Hello or chat. :D :?
 
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sugarless sue

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Rude people! Not being able to do the things I want to do.
Welcome to the forum ,Geezer.I hope someone can find the answer for you.Have you tried talking to the DVLA about this or your doctor.I would have thought that any individual review by the DVLA would start with input from your doctor or diabetic specialist.
 
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geezer

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Hi, Sugarless Sue, thanks for looking and replying to my little "life story"., and thank you for taking the time to look up some information for me. I have been intouch with DVLA when i first went on to Insulin. They sent me a questionaire to fill in for them to make their own enquiries, and the outcome of their so called "investigation" was a revockation of my Class One license, which i kind of knew would happen. They have allowed me to continue driving small vehicles upto 3.5 tons, and i can apply to drive upto 7.5 tons. Not the same as driving a 44 tonner though!
What annoys me is they seem to think i will have a "Hypo" at the drop of a hat, but i am fully aware of the early warning signs of the onset of low blood sugar. I know some people are not, but i`m not one of them, at least not yet anyway. My Specialist actually supports me in getting back or keeping my HGV 1. Makes me wonder if the DVLA actually did get intouch with my specialist and gp.
Anyway, thanks again for looking, keep well, hope to correspond again with you or anyone else. :D
 
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in response to the blanket ban on insulin dependants. shouldn't all ids lose their licences (cars, hgvs and bikes) because a 44 tonne truck can make a mess but dont underestimate what damage a car can make.
 
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geezer

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Hi Martinbuchan, and everyone else who responded.
I have actually tried Byetta in conjunction with "Triple Therapy" treatment- Metformin, Amaryl & Glucobay., all at the max dossage. It worked for the best part of a year, but i guess my Pancreas just decided enough was enough, and my levels slowly began to rise no matter how much exersise i did. I work for an F1 racing team, and was a truck driver. Last year i actually spent 3 hours in a gym in Monaco trying to get my levels down to an acceptable level between 5&8. I was appsolutely knackered at the end of it, You could have rung my tee shirt out of sweat!
So, you can understand by the job i had, why i will miss it so much. I certainly went to some exotic places, and i really miss it all, including the camarardary i had with the other truckies from other teams. Life can be a bummer at times, but i`m trying not to let it get me down. this is a huge upheaval for me, and the changes are going to be enormous in my working life. Could even mean re training for another post in the team.
I can accept, but don`t want to take Diabetes lying down. I don`t want my life to be ruled by it. I`m not going to just curl up and "Come into the light" if you get my meaning. Yes, i know i`ve got it, but it ain`t gonna let it slow me down. Maybe thats the right attitude to have, maybe not, but i refuse to give up on an active life just yet. I`m only 46!
 
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