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I have just been diagnosed with type 1 and was unfortunately in hospital last night as I was near DKA :/

In all honesty this is all totally new to me and I'm completely terrified. So if anyone has any wise words of advise about anything to do with how to cope, it would be very appreciated.

Thanks in advance 🙂
 
Welcome Veedragon 🙂 Everyday you will learn & I have been for more than 48yrs T1. There are lots of courses to go on to learn how to carb count which is very important. Ask your Diabetic nurse to get you on one. 🙂
 
Hi Veedragonrider, welcome to the forum 🙂 Very sorry to hear about your diagnosis :( There is a lot to take in to begin with, but things do get easier as you gain experience. My first advice would be to get a copy of Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents and Young People by Ragnar Hanas. It's absolutely the best book available about Type 1, and covers everything in a very positive, easy to read style.

What insulin have you been put on? Please ask any and all questions you may have - nothing is considered 'silly'! Hopefully, you will also have good access to your healthcare team in this early weeks and months to help guide you.

It can be very frightening and worrying to get this diagnosis, but with the right knowledge, effort and a bit of planning it doesn't have to stop you from doing anything. The good news (although it may sound odd to say it!) is that this is the best time in history to be diagnosed with diabetes - treatments are improving all the time, making it easier and safer to deal with than it has ever been. Many people here lead full, active lives and some have lived with diabetes for decades - try not to let it overwhelm you. Take it one step at a time, ask questions and write everything down (your meter readings, insulin doses and what you have to eat at mealtimes). You should also ask your team about what education courses are available to you.

Good luck, I look forward to hearing more from you. 🙂
 
Hey veedragon, glad you found this place, it is full of lovely people and great advice. The book Northerner recommends is wellie organ buying, whatever your age. Best of luck with everything and Kent us know how you are getting on.
 
Er Steph, it looks as though your reply has suffered a bit from auto cat rectal failure. 😉
 
Hi veerdragonrider
Glad you found us! It's a tricky old ride being diagnosed with diabetes but the people here will help as much as they can. Once you're over the shock it's really not so bad I promise 🙂
 
Welcome to the forum veerdragonrider. Lots of lovely helpful people on here
 
Welcome to the forum veedragonrider 🙂
 
Hi Veerdragonrider ,
I wish you well in your new life! Only been diagnosed myself for a few months....I hope it goes smoothly for you, it is a lot to take in and honestly the best thing to do is make sure you ask all the 'silly' questions that you can. Take nothing for granted, question away!
Have a safe, happy and healthy new year.
Stephen
 
Hi and welcome, Veedragonrider.🙂 Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It's a lot to take in at first, but it does get easier. Good luck with everything.🙂
 
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