Type 1 Medals for 25 & 50yrs having the condition

[Scottie60]

Hi does Diabetes UK still award medals for persons having the condition for 25yrs & 50yrs, when I saw my Diabetes specialist yesterday she asked if I had ever received a medal, I wasn't aware of any such award - just curious now.

 

[catherinecherub]

Hi Scottie and welcome to the forum.

DUK does award medals but I don't think they do for 25 years.

This article explains how the medals are awarded for 50, 60 or even 70 years.

http://www.diabetes.org.uk/About_us/News_Landing_Page/Are-you-eligible-for-a-Diabetes-UK-medal/

 

[Scottie60]

Hi Scottie and welcome to the forum.

DUK does award medals but I don't think they do for 25 years.

This article explains how the medals are awarded for 50, 60 or even 70 years.

http://www.diabetes.org.uk/About_us/News_Landing_Page/Are-you-eligible-for-a-Diabetes-UK-medal/

Thank you Catherincherub for the information

 

[noblehead]

How long have you had diabetes Scottie?

 

[Scottie60]

I have had diabetes 53years, it was when I saw my diabetic consultant on Monday she mentioned it by asking me if I had received a medal for 50years, going to the GP to ask for written evidence they will request a fee of £60 - £70, to write a letter.

 

[noblehead]

I have had diabetes 53years, it was when I saw my diabetic consultant on Monday she mentioned it by asking me if I had received a medal for 50years, going to the GP to ask for written evidence they will request a fee of £60 - £70, to write a letter.

Ask your consultant or DSN for a letter, chances are they will do it for nothing. Does your GP wear a mask when they asks for £60 - £70 for a letter?

btw, well done for getting to 53 years, I bet you've seen a few changes in that time.

 

[mo1905]

I have had diabetes 53years, it was when I saw my diabetic consultant on Monday she mentioned it by asking me if I had received a medal for 50years, going to the GP to ask for written evidence they will request a fee of £60 - £70, to write a letter.

£60-£70 to write you a letter ? They should be ashamed of themselves ! Good luck with your well deserved medal !

 

[Robinredbreast]

I have had diabetes 53years, it was when I saw my diabetic consultant on Monday she mentioned it by asking me if I had received a medal for 50years, going to the GP to ask for written evidence they will request a fee of £60 - £70, to write a letter.

The number 53 is amazing, well done but the numbers 60 or 70 (£'s) is shocking

 

[Scottie60]

Ask your consultant or DSN for a letter, chances are they will do it for nothing. Does your GP wear a mask when they asks for £60 - £70 for a letter?

btw, well done for getting to 53 years, I bet you've seen a few changes in that time.

Thank you.
Ive seen lots of changes over the years plus had a few mishaps whilst in the care of the medical profession I think thats why in my job role I do ask why and make sure everything is fully explained -thanks again

 

[noblehead]

Thank you.
Ive seen lots of changes over the years plus had a few mishaps whilst in the care of the medical profession I think thats why in my job role I do ask why and make sure everything is fully explained -thanks again

I don't blame you. I'm only 32 years down the road so got a long way to catch-up with you Scottie

We do have members on the forum who have been diagnosed for 50 years and are doing remarkably well, always gives me hope when I see people like yourself posting, so do stick around mate.

 

[Scottie60]

The number 53 is amazing, well done but the numbers 60 or 70 (£'s) is shocking

Thank you, I hope to better the number 53 by soldiering on the best I can.