newbie

Diagnosed Maturity Onset Type 1 in 1991. On insulin 1992. No complications so far

I’m a 27 year old newbie writing this from a hospital bed. Yesterday I went to the doctors a non-diabetic and was admitted to hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis and concluded it to be Type 1 diabetes I’ve developed. Feel a bit surprised and confused, take insulin and don’t feel great still...

Hello all, I was diagnosed on Monday this week with type 1 diabetes, so I am somewhat overwhelmed at the moment in how to manage my blood sugars, but I am hoping to learn a lot from this forum so I can take back some control.... All the best Jon

Hi everyone ,I have had type 2 diabetes for 10 years but I thought I would join this forum in case I had a query Roger

Just to say hello to everyone on here. I have just joined. I have been Type 1 diabetic for almost 36 years. It's only taken me this long to accept it might be a good idea to unite with others who live with this condition. I look forward to connecting. Best wishes to all, Charlie

Hello everyone! Im 33, male and shall we politely say, larger than average... (111kg) I attended a medical assesment for a new job back in March 19 and was asked to have a blood test, it came back and was told I was type 2. I was a bit surprised because aside from being large, I was, I felt...

Hi there! I have just been diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic. I’ve had a quick meeting with a diabetic nurse who was kind and encouraging, but I’ve now had to leave the UK for work so I’m feeling a little isolated and confused. I’m very glad this website and forum is here to help me understand my...

I'm David, type 2 over 20 years.

Hi all, New to the forum, relatively new to member of the T1D crew of West Yorkshire (Sept/Oct 2018) but been dealing with T1D since my little girl's diagnosis in October 2015. Currently using a Contour Next One for my day to day BG as well as using the app too. I've done a 2 week trial with...

Hi, I've had T1 diabetes for 6 years now and have never really engaged with the diabetes community. I don't know anyone else that is diabetic nor have been to any groups or really met anyone to chat to so thought this forum might bring me out of my isolation! I've recently been put on the...

Hello everyone I'm Kerrie! New here and my first post! (TYPE 1 Diabetic since 2002 and diagnosed Coeliac since 2003) :):)

I'm completely unfamiliar with using on line forums It might take me a little while to get the hang of it and I'll probably make quite a few mistakes. I just wanted to introduce myself and say what a relief it was to find Diabetes UK. The welcome pack has been very useful. I felt pretty...

I was diagnosed pre-diabetes in early December and bought myself a meter (initial HbA1c of 42 - so just borderline). I thought I'd get Christmas out way before starting checking but generally have been cutting right down on carbs. I took a test reading yesterday mid afternoon just to get used...

Hi, I have just received a shock today as as a result of a general blood test my gp has told me I am pre diabetic. I just took the "are you at risk questionnaire" on this site and came out at low risk. So I am a little concerned and confused. I am not at all overweight, I don't smoke, am...

Hi all! I’m new here and I’ve never actually contributed to a forum before but I just thought it was about time I reached out to all you lovely people because sometimes it feels like I’m the only person with type 1 diabetes! I’ll quickly introduce myself. My name’s Jordan, I’m 25 and I’m from...

Hello, I was diagnosed in February with Type 1 Diabetes, and am still learning how to deal with it best in different situations. I recently trialled and got onto the university netball team where I study which I am very happy with. However, I wanted to ask if anyone had any advice to dealing...

Hello all, this is my first week on this site. I was diagnosed ten years ago with Type 2 and promptly put my head in the sand, telling the doc I would lose weight and sort it. So here we are. I have lost weight (but not enough) and my blood sugar rose to the giddy heights of 20.2 in the morning...

I'm new to the forum, was diagnosed with type 1 about 3 years ago, but am still struggling with diabetes management. I am hoping to get my diabetes in order and hopefully get some help for the mental health problems that have come as a result of my diagnosis. :)

Hi all, Have been diagnosed with type 1, about a month after having my first son. He came a month early with complex health issues, and spent the first month of his life in intensive care at the hospital. He has a condition where he makes too much insulin, so is constantly at risk of having...

Hi All I was diagnosed a number of years ago but am new to the forum. I have had a very difficult year regarding my treatment and I still don't know what's going on as my doctor is completely useless! I am Type 2, (my dad is also diabetic type2) and I suffer from severe anxiety which does not...