Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition where the body's ability to regulate the level of blood sugar is affected. The eyes, feet and nerves can be affected. Some people may also experience hypoglycaemia.

Note: Although disablement must be caused by a physical or mental health condition, it is the needs and difficulties that result which will determine entitlement rather than the condition itself. As a result, whilst the case law below may be of assistance, it will be important to also look at the case law relating to the activities and issues that affect you too.

Case law

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• Correct approach to assessing medical evidence if PIP assessment report has been carried out by publicly discredited Secretary of State appointed assessor
  • [2020] UKUT 259 (AAC)
  • CPIP/400/2017
  • CM v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (PIP)
  • Diabetes
  • Evidence
  • Tribunal practice

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• Dietary requirements are not relevant when assessing a claimant’s ability to prepare and cook a simple meal
  • [2017] UKUT 358 (AAC)
  • CPIP/2723/2016
  • Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v KJ (PIP)
  • Diabetes
  • Preparing food

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