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    Newbie here!

    Hello Folks. Firstly, I hope you are all doing well. Secondly, hi. My name is Melissa and I'm 33 years old. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year (2024) and have had a tough time since. Most meds don't work well for me or with other meds so it's been fun trying to find the right...
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    Critical Illness Cover

    I have discovered that as a type 1 diabetic, I am ineligible for Critical Illness cover, despite being in good health otherwise. Diabetes is covered in the Equality Act 2010. By not providing this cover Insurance Companies are discriminating against a disability. I want this to change. I've...
  3. L

    I've been recently diagonised and I'm terrified I'm going to die young

    I can't stop crying. I've tried so hard to keep myself healthy and would only snack in moderation. I feel like I'm forever cursed. I'm scared I'm going to die before I'm 30. I know I will because I'm handicapped, yes, I can do things but I can't cope by myself, I find cooking so complicated and...
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