are there any benefits I could claim in uni with DIABETES?

They probably decided you didn't need it for a reason, then again though I should be careful saying that. Anything other than condoning a lifetime on benefits is met with extreme hostility on TSR.

Or perhaps being an ass to a person who quite logically would like to make the uni experience just a bit cheaper is met with extreme hostility on TSR
Try living with diabetes your whole life before you accuse people!

What additional expense will he incur at university as a result of diabetes. Genuinely.. It's like me saying. I was adopted when I was younger, can I please get a grant for university. You need to have an additional expense as a result of that diabetes..

Seriously though, the TSR view of the benefits system is worrying at times. The sense of entitlement that some people on here have is ridiculous.

What additional expense will he incur at university as a result of diabetes. Genuinely.. It's like me saying. I was adopted when I was younger, can I please get a grant for university. You need to have an additional expense as a result of that diabetes..

Seriously though, the TSR view of the benefits system is worrying at times. The sense of entitlement that some people on here have is ridiculous.

People with diabetes need to be extremely careful with their diet. I have seen like a million students on TSR saying that they basically live of noodles and pasta. A diabetic can't do that, they need to have a balanced diet with meat etc. I personally think this is a huge additional expense. And yes, of course everyone would like to have the ability to eat meat every day etc but for these people it's imperative. Pasta is a big no no for diabetics and it's the main meal for most students lol
How is this the same as saying you were adopted?

People with diabetes need to be extremely careful with their diet. I have seen like a million students on TSR saying that they basically live of noodles and pasta. A diabetic can't do that, they need to have a balanced diet with meat etc. I personally think this is a huge additional expense. And yes, of course everyone would like to have the ability to eat meat every day etc but for these people it's imperative. Pasta is a big no no for diabetics and it's the main meal for most students lol
How is this the same as saying you were adopted?

having 95% hearing loss, I'm entitled to DLA and DSA but I don't and never have claimed any of them. This is because I feel I can still do the same as most people, just a small barrier to overcome, I don't incure any extra costs because the NHS fund all things to do with my hearing aids and such, so there's no need for me..

Having lived with type 1 for nearly a decade, I can confirm that there are small financial costs. Mostly this comes in the form of anti-hypoglycaemia tablets/drinks (I use at least £15 worth every month, although I run a very tight insulin regime, so I hypo a lot). But there are more subtle costs too, in terms of the kinds of foods you want to be eating, and in what place; this could theoretically be eliminated by careful planning and advance discount shopping in big supermarkets, but in practice it's impossible to pre-plan every meal/snack.

They probably decided you didn't need it for a reason, then again though I should be careful saying that. Anything other than condoning a lifetime on benefits is met with extreme hostility on TSR.

Take it your diabetic too then... ovcourse there are extra costs involved (some equipment, extra food, travel to and from hospital appointments, pick up prescriptions, lucozade or similar stuff which is still expensive)

I'd say anyone with diabetes would deserve every penny they can get hold of....BUT HEY THATS JUST ME!

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Thanks I mean, there are a few jobs I can't do, like noisy environment or ones that involve use of telephones and such... but other than that it hasn't ever stopped me playing sports, getting a job, getting a good education and lastly getting into uni

heck, I play American Football, and people are surprised that someone with hearing aids can play cos of the helmets and stuff.. but I'm just showing them it's a small barrier

It's very easy to plan meals, particularly if you shop online: just make a 2 week plan, order the food you want (which helps with budgeting because you can plan to use chicken for 2 meals in a row, etc.) and then eat it!