Diagnosed July and living abroad

[Hannahkn]

Hi all,

I'm from the UK but living in Australia where I was diagnosed with DKA & type 1 in July this year. I never felt ill but had lost a considerable amount of weight and would struggle to stay awake past 8pm!

I'm now used to the new rhythm of life and checking blood 7 times a day and injecting 4 times.

I'm so glad I've found this group as generally I have a positive outlook but I've hit a few hurdles that I'm sure some of you have overcome!

Since being diagnosed I've put on 2 stone and the heaviest I've ever been is this a common occurrence after diagnosis or is there any advise anyone can give?!

I'm also counting every carb in every meal which worked moderately until a couple of weeks ago and now I find my glucose blood levels are always higher than my 6-8mmol target!

 

[Greyhound Gal]

Hi Hannahkn and welcome to the gang🙂

 

[Wirrallass]

Hi Hannah and a very warm welcome to our friendly and supportive forum ~ I dont wish to alarm you but I'm wondering if you have been misdiagnosed! It happens ~ frequently. Other than that I am not in a position to help you with me being Type2 but someone will shortly come along to have a chat with you. In the meantime take a look at the following Link which you will find useful:~

https://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/useful-links-for-people-new-to-diabetes.1046/

Take care and please do stay with us x

Dx Type2 April 2016
Diet control and exercise only

 

[Robin]

Hi Hannah, and welcome to the forum.
When I was first diagnosed, I'd got so used to eating massive amounts and still losing weight, that I put on about a stone without really thinking about it. Once I'd settled down to the insulin regime and thought about my diet, I settled down to a reasonable weight and I've been steady ever since.

It's also normal for your Insulin/carb ratio to change during what's known as the 'honeymoon period' as your pancreas continues to decrease production. Rising blood glucose levels are a sign that your insulin injection amounts probably need to change. (Also, if you now weigh more - hospitals often work out drug doses based on the weight of the patient - the more of you there is, the more insulin you tend to need).
Your diabetic health team should help you adjust your ratios if need be, they won't be surprised, they'll be expecting things to change, so give them a call.

Why do you think Hannah might be misdiagnosed, @wirralass? She seems to be fitting a normal type 1 pattern to me.

 

[Wirrallass]

Hi Hannah, and welcome to the forum.
When I was first diagnosed, I'd got so used to eating massive amounts and still losing weight, that I put on about a stone without really thinking about it. Once I'd settled down to the insulin regime and thought about my diet, I settled down to a reasonable weight and I've been steady ever since.

It's also normal for your Insulin/carb ratio to change during what's known as the 'honeymoon period' as your pancreas continues to decrease production. Rising blood glucose levels are a sign that your insulin injection amounts probably need to change. (Also, if you now weigh more - hospitals often work out drug doses based on the weight of the patient - the more of you there is, the more insulin you tend to need).
Your diabetic health team should help you adjust your ratios if need be, they won't be surprised, they'll be expecting things to change, so give them a call.

Why do you think Hannah might be misdiagnosed, @wirralass? She seems to be fitting a normal type 1 pattern to me.

Hi Robin ~ I just wondered because of the 2 stone in weight Hannah mentioned that she'd gained since dx and I thought that was indicative of type 2. Obviously then I've made an error of judgement😱

@Hannah please accept my apologies for making an incorrect assumption ~ hope I haven't upset you in any way.
Take care both of you x

 

[Robin]

ndered because of the 2 stone in weight Hannah mentioned that she'd gained since dx and I thought that was indicative of type 2. Obviously then I've made an error of judgement

No worries, it tends to happen to Type 1s when our bodies suddenly start using the fuel we're putting into them again!

 

[Ditto]

Hello Hannahkn and welcome to the forum. 🙂

 

[Wirrallass]

No worries, it tends to happen to Type 1s when our bodies suddenly start using the fuel we're putting into them again!

I learn something new here everyday ~ thanks x

 

[Hannahkn]

Hi Robin,

I think you're spot on with your theory about increasing the Lantus due to my weight. I did a fasting Lantus test today and BGL raised from 10-15 from 6am-midday.

I have an appointment with the endo tomorrow so she will be able to shed more light and help out a bit with my weight concerns.

Thanks @wirralass for the welcome. I'm pretty confident with my diagnosis as they've done multiple tests to confirm T1.

🙂

Hi Hannah and a very warm welcome to our friendly and supportive forum ~ I dont wish to alarm you but I'm wondering if you have been misdiagnosed! It happens ~ frequently. Other than that I am not in a position to help you with me being Type2 but someone

https://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/useful-links-for-people-new-to-diabetes.1046/

Take care and please do stay with us x

Dx Type2 April 2016
Diet control and exercise only

Hi Hannah and a very warm welcome to our friendly and supportive forum ~ I dont wish to alarm you but I'm wondering if you have been misdiagnosed! It happens ~ frequently. Other than that I am not in a position to help you with me being Type2 but someone will shortly come along to have a chat with you. In the meantime take a look at the following Link which you will find useful:~

https://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/useful-links-for-people-new-to-diabetes.1046/

Take care and please do stay with us x

Dx Type2 April 2016
Diet control and exercise only

Hi Hannah, and welcome to the forum.
When I was first diagnosed, I'd got so used to eating massive amounts and still losing weight, that I put on about a stone without really thinking about it. Once I'd settled down to the insulin regime and thought about my diet, I settled down to a reasonable weight and I've been steady ever since.

It's also normal for your Insulin/carb ratio to change during what's known as the 'honeymoon period' as your pancreas continues to decrease production. Rising blood glucose levels are a sign that your insulin injection amounts probably need to change. (Also, if you now weigh more - hospitals often work out drug doses based on the weight of the patient - the more of you there is, the more insulin you tend to need).
Your diabetic health team should help you adjust your ratios if need be, they won't be surprised, they'll be expecting things to change, so give them a call.

Why do you think Hannah might be misdiagnosed, @wirralass? She seems to be fitting a normal type 1 pattern to me.

No worries, it tends to happen to Type 1s when our bodies suddenly start using the fuel we're

Hi Hannah, and welcome to the forum.
When I was first diagnosed, I'd got so used to eating massive amounts and still losing weight, that I put on about a stone without really thinking about it. Once I'd settled down to the insulin regime and thought about my diet, I settled down to a reasonable weight and I've been steady ever since.

It's also normal for your Insulin/carb ratio to change during what's known as the 'honeymoon period' as your pancreas continues to decrease production. Rising blood glucose levels are a sign that your insulin injection amounts probably need to change. (Also, if you now weigh more - hospitals often work out drug doses based on the weight of the patient - the more of you there is, the more insulin you tend to need).
Your diabetic health team should help you adjust your ratios if need be, they won't be surprised, they'll be expecting things to change, so give them a call.

Why do you think Hannah might be misdiagnosed, @wirralass? She seems to be fitting a normal type 1 pattern to me.