feeling overwhelmed

[Amy louise]

Hi I’ve been diagnosed wit type one diabetes 2 days ago and am finding everything overwhelming I was just hoping for some advise thanks

 

[SB2015]

Welcome to the forum @Amy louise .

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, and it perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed at the start, but be reassured that it all gets easier to manage. There is a lot to take in at the start. I liken it learning to drive. So much to do all at once, but now it is just automatic. So it is with my Diabetes.

Are you happy to tell us how yo are managing your T1.
What insulins are you using? It will help us to help you.

I found the book Type1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults by Ragnar Hanas was (and still is) very useful. Ignore the age reference. I was 53 at diagnosis, but T1 is T1 at any age. It is not cheap but worth getting the most recent edition as the technology available to us is changing so quickly.

I have also learnt a lot from others on here. It is great to get advice from people who are also living with the condition day-to-day. Whatever questions you have, just ask. No questions are considered silly on here.

This is a manageable condition, there is just a lot to get your head round, and it takes a bit of forward planning, but otherwise you can do virtually whatever you want.

 

[Docb]

Hi Amy Louise. Most people on the forum are much older than you but many of those with type 1 were diagnosed when at school like you and no doubt remember what it was like.

I am a granddad with a 15-year-old granddaughter and what I would say to her if she was in your position would be, be strong, don't hide and listen and learn from the professionals who will be helping you to get your insulin regime sorted. Keep asking questions until you understand the answers so that you take the lead in managing your diabetes as early as you can. Try not to forget that your immediate family will be as overwhelmed and confused as you. You are going to have to work together to get your life back on track.

Might not look like it at the moment but it will all work out.

 

[Amy louise]

Welcome to the forum @Amy louise .

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, and it perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed at the start, but be reassured that it all gets easier to manage. There is a lot to take in at the start. I liken it learning to drive. So much to do all at once, but now it is just automatic. So it is with my Diabetes.

Are you happy to tell us how yo are managing your T1.
What insulins are you using? It will help us to help you.

I found the book Type1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults by Ragnar Hanas was (and still is) very useful. Ignore the age reference. I was 53 at diagnosis, but T1 is T1 at any age. It is not cheap but worth getting the most recent edition as the technology available to us is changing so quickly.

I have also learnt a lot from others on here. It is great to get advice from people who are also living with the condition day-to-day. Whatever questions you have, just ask. No questions are considered silly on here.

This is a manageable condition, there is just a lot to get your head round, and it takes a bit of forward planning, but otherwise you can do virtually whatever you want.

I’m feeling ok at the moment I’m trying to adjust to everything now I’m home out of hospital. I’m on fixed doses of 5 units before food and 10 before bed of my long lasting insulin at the moment my sugars are staring to stable they have been up and down the last couple of days and I’m trying to understand my symptoms when there going low.

 

[Amy louise]

Hi Amy Louise. Most people on the forum are much older than you but many of those with type 1 were diagnosed when at school like you and no doubt remember what it was like.

I am a granddad with a 15-year-old granddaughter and what I would say to her if she was in your position would be, be strong, don't hide and listen and learn from the professionals who will be helping you to get your insulin regime sorted. Keep asking questions until you understand the answers so that you take the lead in managing your diabetes as early as you can. Try not to forget that your immediate family will be as overwhelmed and confused as you. You are going to have to work together to get your life back on track.

Might not look like it at the moment but it will all work out.[/QUO
Thank you I feel better talking with people who understand as it’s a big shock for my family to. There not taking it so good and are coming to terms with everything because there is so much to know

 

[Ralph-YK]

Welcome to the forum Amy.

 

[SB2015]

I’m feeling ok at the moment I’m trying to adjust to everything now I’m home out of hospital. I’m on fixed doses of 5 units before food and 10 before bed of my long lasting insulin at the moment my sugars are staring to stable they have been up and down the last couple of days and I’m trying to understand my symptoms when there going low.

That is all sounding like a good start. Once things stabilise they will start to teach you about carb counting and how to make your own adjustments to your insulin. Step by step.
Just keep asking any questions you have.

 

[Jane16]

Hi Amy
I cant offer much advice as I am brand new type 2, however I do offer you a warm welcome

Jane x