22/01/12
I have been a shooter for many years, but handed back my firearms license when handguns were banned.
Over recent years i have been getting back into shooting, mostly i have been using air rifles, but as i get permission to shoot on larger land, it has been getting more difficult with a low power rifle.
In November i decided that i would apply for a Firearms Licence again so that i could get a proper hunting rifle, my main concern about applying was that since the last time i had a license i am now an insulin controlled diabetic and the UK has some of the strictest firearms laws in the world.
The police are now required to contact your doctor to see if there is any reason that the applicant should be refused a license, and its fact that many diabetics suffer from some form of depression at some point and depression is a big no-no. Fortunatly i have not at any point suffered from depression. Another factor is hypo's, i didnt know if they would consider the risk of a hypo being to great to allow ownership of a firearm.
I am pleased to say that only 10 weeks after application my firearms license was granted, and i am now free to consider what rifle i would like to buy
if any diabetics are considering applying for an FAC, feel free to contact me if you have any questions
31/12/11
I was in specsavers yesterday for my regular eye test, this is an appointment i dont normally like, as it normally costs me quite a bit. this year my glassed have cost me just short of £300
The good news is, as a diabetic you can get the eye test done free of charge on the NHS, this is because diabetes can have several bad effects on your vision, so it is deemed bad enough that you can have an annual free eye test.
So, if diabetes can cause poor vision, why dont we qualify for optical vouchers towards the cost of glasses, old people and poor people qualify, so why not someone with an illness that is known to cause poor vision??
21/12/11
Christmas is getting close, and so far i have not been out to the supermarket to do my food shopping for the christmas period. I hate going shopping this time of year, the shops are so packed with people, the car parks are full.. So many idiots on the road that just shouldnt have driving licences.
Then i get into the supermarket and the shelves are full of lovely Christmas snacks and treat, what can i have?? Thats right almost none of it!
Chocolates, sweets and cakes everywhere, Pots of nibbles.. The one thing i miss is twiglets, i really do like them, the trouble is if i buy a pot i know i will sit and eat them all in one go.
Anyway i think i will have to brave the experience, and get off my backside and do that shooping or i will end up having no Christmas dinner.. I wonder if late night shopping is a better option?
19/12/11
Ok, its less than a week to Christmas, every one is rushing around doing all those last minute tasks, buying the odd present they dont have yet, last minute food shopping.. catching up with old friends.
One thing many diabetics forget though is to check that they have enough medical supplies to get them through the Christmas and New Year period, so now is a good time to check your repeat prescription to see if there is anything you are short of, it could be difficult to get a prescrition over the christmas period, and could involve hours of waiting to see an emergency GP, and then lots of running around to find a pharmacist that is open.
Have a good Christmas, and remember that even though you are diabetic you are allowed a little treat, just done over do it, if you take insulin watch out for the effect alcohol has or you could risk a hypo
04/12/11
OK, i have been single for a while and in the last year since being diabetic i think i have only been on 1 date which just didn't work right from the beginning, there are several reasons for only having been on 1 date:
I've been quite busy with hobbies and work, then after being diagnosed I had a bit of a rough time with the treatment... then when all that seems to be going well I injured my wrist, and 8 months after the injury its just getting to the point where a decision needs to be made whether to operate or not. So all this put me in the situation that if the right person came along all well and good, but i wasn't going out of my way to try and find someone!
But its getting to the situation now where apart from a few hiccups the diabetes is well controlled and all the pains and problems that was caused by the diabetes has almost gone. I've had a steroid injection in the wrist that may help with the pain, if not it will only be a couple of months until i have the operation and that should get rid of the pain.
So i am now thinking it would be nice to meet someone again, but it sort of runs through my mind ' I'M faulty goods now' .. I know its silly, diabetes is only minor in comparison to what many have to deal with, but it does mean that i have to plan some things much better than many people, take lots of extra stuff with me make sure i eat when needed and inject when i do!
So when is the correct time to tell someone you are diabetic?? do you get it over and done with early and hope they understand? or do you wait sometime and hope they dont think you have been keeping big secrets??
If you decide to hold out, what do you do about injecting if you go out for a meal? what do you say about the 'Man Bag' that you have in the car? ... what about franticaly trying to find something to eat because you are close to a hypo??
So what are your thoughts??
also how the hell do you meet some now?? ive got to the stage where most of my freinds have got married and have children and are no longer interested in going out like they used to!
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