Claim PIP for diabetes and you could get up to £627 every month from the DWP

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Scotland was the first country in the world to introduce a simple blood test for people who have been living with Type 1 diabetes for at least three years which has enabled some patients to stop taking insulin.

There are approximately 2 76,000 people living with diabetes in Scotland and the test, available at hospital diabetes centres from November 1, aims to improve the accuracy of diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes.

The routine testing of C-peptide allows doctors to work out how much insulin someone with diabetes is making themselves. If C-peptide is present in significant amounts, then it may indicate that the person does not have Type 1 diabetes and that it may be possible to stop or reduce insulin treatment.The roll-out follows a two-year pilot study in NHS Lothian led by Diabetes and Endocrinology Consultant Professor Mark Strachan.If anyone has any concerns regarding their diabetes or wants to know more about the new blood test, they should contact their diabetes clinical team who are best placed to provide specific advice and support based on their individual circumstances.Diabetes is a clinical priority for the Scottish Government and it wants to ensure that everyone living with the condition can access safe, effective and person-centred healthcare, treatment and support.

However, many people may not be aware of the financial support available from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) through Personal Independence Payments (PIP).