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Antibody results

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Beth123

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So, today I got my Antibody results back and even though I already knew I had type 1 diabetes 4 months ago when the specialist told me, I had my doubts and kept telling myself it could be type 2 and it might get better. Now I've had the results back I just feel so overwhelmed that I'm stuck with this for life. I had a good cry today when I found out. I feel no one understands what it's like. My partner is trying his best but he isn't great with emotions. I feel so overwhelmed and just wanted a rant really. I'm so grateful to everyone that helped me on here when I was originally mis-diagnosed with type 2. I have no idea what would of happened if people didn't advise me, I most likely would of gone into Dka without insulin. So thank you so much to everyone that helped me
 

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@Beth123 I understand how much of a shock it is, but it’s good you’ve had this confirmation. Yes, there’s no cure for Type 1 yet but it’s getting closer. We also have great tech to help us now.

When I was first diagnosed, I kept hoping it was a mistake. I honestly hoped that for months. But I gradually got used to it and got my head around it all. It takes time, but it will get easier emotionally.

You’re not alone - we understand. XX
 
Inka said:
@Beth123 I understand how much of a shock it is, but it’s good you’ve had this confirmation. Yes, there’s no cure for Type 1 yet but it’s getting closer. We also have great tech to help us now.

When I was first diagnosed, I kept hoping it was a mistake. I honestly hoped that for months. But I gradually got used to it and got my head around it all. It takes time, but it will get easier emotionally.

You’re not alone - we understand. XX
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Thank you so much xx
 
Beth - you are far from alone - we all feel like we've had a slap on the face and (as we're adults) also know that however much we complain and whoever we complain to - we're ruddy well stuck with it now. I just reacted by bursting into tears almost literally whenever it happened to occur - very alien behaviour for me, even nearly 50 years ago having been brought up to stick up for my rights. Didn't happen whenever I was busy enough with almost anything else using my brain or my body, whether it was work answering queries or eg cooking the dinner or cleaning the loo - because you have to concentrate on summat else instead of 'me'.

It started to wear off after ? perhaps 12 months and before it stopped finally, when it did happen I'd started thinking after a weepy session Blimey! - that was surprise cos that hasn't happened for ages now! and being able to talk about it more.
 
(((HUG)))
You are grieving which is perfectly natural and normal !
Be how you need to be right now ok, you will come through this and start to feel better about your new diagnosis but it will take a little time.

You already know a good place to come when you need a rant or some cyber hugs from folks who understand.
XXX
 
I remember how I felt when I got my results. Overwhelming is an understatement. It all gets easier with time . But rest assured when you have the right amount of insulin, you will feel so much better xx
 
Be happy that with care and modern medicine you can lead a happy healthy normal life,almost exactly 100 years ago the prognosis was not so good for T 1's.
Welcome to the forum

Insulin was discovered by Sir Frederick G Banting , Charles H Best and JJR Macleod at the University of Toronto in 1921 and it was subsequently purified by James B Collip. Before 1921, it was exceptional for people with Type 1 diabetes to live more than a year or two.
 
When I eventually went onto insulin I was amazed at how much better I felt , you see I didn’t realise how ill I had been feeling as it had crept up on me gradually, then fairly quickly I started to feel human agaIn .

I know it doesn’t seem like it now but eventually it just becomes the norm, Oh I am not saying we all don’t get a bit down with it at times though. I’ve thrown my toys out of my pram many a time.

Take care ok, it will get better honest
 
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