Diagnosed half way through my exams...

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Hey🙂 I'm 16 and have recently been diagnosed with Type 1, half way through my GCSE's as well, which was very hard and of course, it still is.
I'm new to this site as well, so I don't exactly know what to say and what not to say about what's happened recently.
None of my relatives or my friends have any kind of diabetes so by me getting diagnosed with it and not really having anyone to speak to and having no one understand how I actually feel, can be really lonely at times:confused:
I don't have a clue anymore :(
 
Hi and welcome to the forum 🙂 (like the name btw 😉)

Never good timing with such a diagnosis but exceptionally bad through exams - poor you, like there isn't enough to think about! I wouldn't be at all surprised if you are still in shock - there is a lot of new things to get used to and accept in time ( Is mitigating circumstances an option if needed?, may be worth enquiring about) It's also difficult if you have no one to talk to about how it affects you - well done on finding this forum as you will soon realise here that you are not alone in this - there are lots of supportive people here so if you are feeling stuck or need to vent, get typing 🙂
 
Hi TFIOP- my son was dx just before his mocks- so I guess we had abit of a practice run!- our team sent a sort of care plan for exams to the school-do you make sure you have all supplies with you- you will need to be able to test/treat /gather if needed if its abit late for a letter ask your team to ring the school .Welcome from me- were getting through A levels now- Good luck with the rest of your exams too
 
Hi, welcome to the forum 🙂 Very sorry to hear about your diagnosis, and at such a difficult time for you - are your school aware and have they put special arrangements in place for you, like extra time if you need to treat a high or low blood sugar level?

There is quite a steep learning curve to begin with, but please ask any questions you may have, there are hundreds of people here who have been there and know all the ins and out. I would really recommend getting a copy of Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents and Young People by Ragnar Hanas - it's a terrific book that covers all aspects of Type 1. Things will need a bit more planning, but there is no reason you can't achieve whatever you wish as long as you learn what you need to know to keep things under control 🙂 What insulin are you on?
 
Hiya, tfiop. Welcome to the forum. 🙂
Sounds like you're feeling like a lot of us when first diagnosed, but luckily you've come to the right place, where people understand what you're going thru. As Hanmillmum says, post away!
Good luck with the rest of your exams. 🙂
 
Hiya matey, welcome to the forum, i'm new here as well and everyone has been great. Right, have you let your teachers know? I don't know how the GCSE boards work as it has been a LONG time since I was at school, but I found out I had type 2, just as I was coming to the first year assignments of my degree. The university board was quite reasonable about it, once I had 'declared' my condition and got proof from the doctor.
Your exam board may not do anything, but its worth a try.

As far as feeling by yourself, your not alone anymore - We're all here to help you!!:D

Any questions you have - fire away, I cant help but someone on here will be able to point you in the right direction🙂.

Onwards and upwards, best of luck with the exams.

Ali xx
 
Welcome to the forum 🙂. Sorry to hear about your diagnosis - not great timing, what a nightmare for you. I presume your school examinations officer will make sure you get the appropriate special consideration from the exam boards? I'm sure you're in a state of shock right now, but give yourself time to adjust - I definitely recommend getting the Ragnar Hanas book, this is really optimistic and upbeat and will give you all the info you need to know. I would also recommend if you have a good relationship with your parents that you encourage them to read the book too, so they can understand more what you are going through, and offer help when you want it, and also learn enough about type 1 that they won't give you annoying " advice". It's good to have family supporting you. 🙂
 
Oh {{{Hugs}}}

It's always vile to be told this, whenever it is but I will say in defence of school and exams, I did find my Biology O level course quite useful when I was diagnosed 6 years later! And I never really ever thought I would once I was out of school.

Is it affecting your eyesight or anything like that? I do hope not for your sake.

And it is a very 'alone' feeling whoever you have by your side supporting you at home, so please don't worry about feeling like that if you do. Tell your parents what I have just said, because I don't think a non-diabetic can understand it properly until someone really explains that to them.

Some of us refer to non-diabetics as 'Muggles' LOL - they just don't get it like another diabetic can.

You can ask us ANYTHING you know, you aren't expected to understand everything - nobody but nobody does even doctors and nurses - but the Diabetes Specialist ones are usually between really good and absolutely brill - so when you aren't with them and you need to know, or just wonder something at any time of day or evening - ask, ask, ask.

And please DO get that Ragnar Hanas book.

Good luck with the rest of your exams.
 
Hi you will get through this, please don't panic, stress and worry affects blood glucose. Easier said than done i know. Knowledge of this condition is paramount and you will get support from diabetic specialists and people on here are very supportive. Big hugs
 
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