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Hi to everyone,
I was diagnosed in september 2010 and now injecting 5 times a day,so have lost my job as a lorry driver.i also suffer from asthma,bronchiectasis and high blood pressure.
I have been very angry about the diabetes but slowly coming to terms with it.thanks for reading this.
regards colin🙂
 
Hi Colin welcome to the forum 🙂

Sorry to hear about your other health problems and your job loss. Have you been able to find other work?

Great to hear you are coming to terms with it - it's totally natural to feel angry etc. Please ask as many questions as you like!
 
Hi Colin, welcome to the forum 🙂 Very sorry that the diabetes has led to you losing your job, your anger is perfectly understandable. If you have any concerns or questions, please ask and we'll do our best to help out. How are your levels now?
 
hi colin sorry to hear about your dx ...its alot to take on board however there are many knowledgeable people on here who im sure will offer you lots of advice and support,,,remember no question is regarded silly here so ask away 🙂
 
my levels between10.3 & 18.7 but i have picked up another cold i have a very low immunity against colds & flu.
An as far as work goes i really have to sit back and have a look what i can do.Since i have been a truck driver since i was 21 and i`m now 49.
 
kett10 said:
my levels between10.3 & 18.7 but i have picked up another cold i have a very low immunity against colds & flu.
An as far as work goes i really have to sit back and have a look what i can do.Since i have been a truck driver since i was 21 and i`m now 49.
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I hope that your company can find you an alternative job, it's such a blow to not only get diagnosed but also have such a life-changing thing imposed on you. Do you get good support from your doctor or nurse? What insulin are you on? Sorry about all the questions! There are some useful links here which will hopefully help you to get your levels down:

http://www.diabetessupport.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=10406

Have you been given any education on how to match your insulin to your food (carb counting). I know this can often be only directed at Type 1s and not always considered when a Type 2 has to go on insulin. With your other health problems, I imagine that it is difficult to also exercise, but whatever you can manage will really help.
 
Hello and welcome to the forum🙂
 
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