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Diabetes & PiP

Topcat71

I have been told this week I have Diabetes and I currently receiving the lowest Pip Award approximately 298 a month thereabouts. Should I notify PiP department that I now have Diabetes and would it likely have any affect to my PIP payment in it could slightly increase. I been reading mixed opinions on other sites so I thought I ask you all for your opinion and help. Thank you so much for your time. Thank you

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Razr

It is a change in your health therefore you should tell them according to their rules

also, diabetes can affect alot of other things to do with your health

malvinmulch

Its so confusing

Even ADP want to know about changes to medication Inc dosage and then they send it to a decision maker, which then comes back months later and thankfully for the moment has only resulted in my review date being pushed back due to "low chances for changes in your condition"

Like we are told it's not based on medical conditions or medications but on our functionality or lack thereof but then they want to know about what meds we take and any changes....it seems so intrusive and unnecessary.

Saucepot

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/124152/diabetes-pip

Yes let pip know.

frozenpelvis

Hi Topcat71, when I have informed the DWP, it has always included how that new condition has impacted on my functioning from a day to day basis. I haven’t had to do a new claim. I hope this helps.

Donald1971

I have my assessment thursday and im ready for them! Today I went to boil some eggs and 45 mins after id woken up i fealised! Feel asleep crazy hence why using my microwave is easier once the bells go it done no threats of risk to life im so tired lately suffering from OSA n my cpap mask is not helping niether

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Donald1971

what about with Onstructive sleep apnea? Is there a claim?

durhamjaide2001

I'm actually quite interested in diabeties in particular type 1 diabetes

Afagh

Donald 1971

if you have sleep apnea it's important to ask your GP to ref. you to a clinic where you are tested and if necessary you are give CPAC to use at night. Also if you are driving it's urgent

that you should seek help in case you sleep at the wheel. also in some cases you can claim.

Donald1971

Afagh,

thanks for ur imput, been doctors and sleep clinic, got a cpap machine! But i dont sleep on the wheel thats for sure…

Jimm_Alumni

Hey everyone, I just wanted to comment to say that for a moment there things got a little heated. We have cleaned up the discussion and hope we can return to the original topic.

I wanted to just say that, if you see content that breaks our Community House Rules then please report it. If you are unsure how to report then please read our guide for reporting content.

I understand that when a comment is provoking it can be difficult to control reactions, but we ask that you try to report such a comment and then move on. If you make a comment in reaction and that comment also breaks our Community House Rules then that is also a concern to us and something we cannot ignore.

poppy123456

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/924630#Comment_924630

It’s never as simple as that, if only it was.

When reporting changes to your health conditions you will be sent another form to fill in and return. Another assessment is most likely because most people have them.

Once a decision is made your award could either remain the same, be increased, decreased or even stopped completely.

PIP is not about a diagnosis. It’s how your conditions affect you that counts.

frozenpelvis

poppy12345, that’s very interesting poppy, thank you for that.

frozenpelvis

I just woke up to the discussion that was taking off earlier on. I found it to be so sad. We all have enough going on in our life’s to be bickering amongst ourselves. We have so many prejudices against us that we have to deal with, sometimes on a daily basis by the wider society and the government. Please please let us respect each other.

Razr

No matter what diabetes you have whether it is type 2 or 1 it does impact your daily life, there are so many other things that diabetes can affect, you may be lucky and it does not affect you very much on the other hand you could go blind and maybe have to have a limb amputated. the list can go on.

Diabetes is a serious health condition so I believe you should tell them as you do not know what is going to happen and how bad it is going to get (type 2, people have been known to recover)

I am type 2 and I have ups and downs with it to the point I am nearly not diabetic, it changes every time I am called for a check-up, and it is now affecting my eyesight but I don't feel too bad so there we go, we are all different so, therefore, it will effect you differently maybe

also if you are prescribed medication for it then they do need to know, it can affect your other issues as well

I hope this gives some insight

poppy123456

You can't score points for something that "could" or "may" happen in the future, that's not how PIP works. Being prescribed new medication is not something that needs to be reported either. You do need to be very careful about reporting changes because you could lose everything you already have.

It's very easy to come on here and advise someone to report changes because they have a new diagnosis.

Donald1971

Good Morning, I think this group chat is good for those who are new to PIP, like many say, its not about the money its about how it helps you with the effect of your illnesses! For me I have a few but dont claim anything towards it I just work hard and plod along. But if there is help from the Government to assist with for example of PIP, then with what ever I may be awarded I could reduce my working hours to less, but still be able to have a life! which i have a right to…. I new new to all this PIP claim, and actually dreading my assessment call next Thursday, but why should I when every thing is recorded in black and white from my doctors. I am making illnesses up….. This assessment s are wrong, putting ill people under unnecessary pressure it just wrong in my option.. I will tell the assessor how it is on Thursday and even invite them round my house if they really want to assess me on a daily basis to see how my illness effect my way if living….

Razr

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/925088#Comment_925088

Are you diabetic? Have you any idea how the meds affect you and how side effects can affect you

and I quote you

"PIP is not about a diagnosis. It’s how your conditions affect you that counts"

.So if your daily living is affected by your diabetes then you should tell them

https://www.diabetes.co.uk/personal-independence-payment

How might diabetes contribute to my eligibility?

These are a few examples of how complications related to diabetes may contribute to your eligibility for the benefit.

People with neuropathy that affects the hands may experience problems with dexterity which cause difficulty with dressing (such as doing up or undoing buttons), preparing food or in taking blood tests or injections.

If you have lost hypo awareness this may also be a factor that affects your ability to adequately monitor your condition by yourself.

Having autonomic neuropathy could also increase your eligibility if neuropathy makes managing toilet trips a difficulty.

If you have stiff joints or frozen shoulder, this may also affect your ability to adequately wash or dress.

Visual impairments can make a number of tasks difficult, including taking treatment, reading, preparing meals and choosing appropriate clothing.

Mental health issues such as depression can affect a number of daily activities which may include the ability to budget unaided or causing difficulties in dealing with other people.

Mental health issues may also be relevant in terms of managing treatments, such as if it is difficult to make appropriate dosing decisions by yourself or if you need to be prompted to take your medication at the appropriate times.

Your ability to stand and walk distances may be affected by factors including amputation or complications related to kidney disease.

Before you apply

It’s important to note down any ways in which health conditions affect your life, including complications and any mental health factors, including depression

It’s therefore advisable to give yourself some time, perhaps a week or more, to note down any situations in which your life is affected by diabetes, or another health condition, as some of the important ways in which your life is affected may not immediately come to mind.

So I still say check it out for yourself and do not give up as this is what they want you to do, It is a risk and you stand to lose but it is the fear of losing that holds you back and they play on that fear and hope you give up, it is a nasty system aimed at the weak yet the ones with know-how and the ability to scam get what they want no problems

I fought them for 1 and a half years, I did eventualy win with the correct support and knowledge

malvinmulch

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/925088#Comment_925088

That's interesting as it is something you have to tell ADP (Social security Scotland)

poppy123456

@Razr you are completely missing the point I'm trying to make. I will just leave it there now…