Hi, new and full of anxiety

[emziexjayne]

Hi, I'm Emma, 18 years old who's in the middle of her A2 college exams who has only had type 1 diabetes for a month. I'm still panicky about the situation but I'm trying to learn about the issue.

 

[Steff]

Hi Emma welcome.
it's a pain getting the dreaded diagnosis at anytime. I hope you find the support we give a help x

 

[emziexjayne]

Thank you ^.^ it just came as such a shock

 

[Steff]

Thank you ^.^ it just came as such a shock

Was they any symptoms that you remember drinking lots or frequent toilet visits etc.

 

[emziexjayne]

Yeah I was drinking litres of water each day, waking up 3 or 4 times in the night to go to the toilet, and I lost 1 and 1/2 stone in a few weeks and became underweight.

 

[Steff]

Yeah I was drinking litres of water each day, waking up 3 or 4 times in the night to go to the toilet, and I lost 1 and 1/2 stone in a few weeks and became underweight.

Gosh . What insulin have they put you on and have your family been supportive towards you

 

[emziexjayne]

I think the once a day pen I have to take is called Lantus and the pen I have to have with every meal with carbs is called Novorapid
My family, friends, bf have been so supportive which has helped me a lot

 

[Bill Stewardson]

Hello Emma, welcome to the forum.

Lots of help and warm advice in here.

 

[emziexjayne]

Thank you ^.^

 

[Steff]

I think the once a day pen I have to take is called Lantus and the pen I have to have with every meal with carbs is called Novorapid
My family, friends, bf have been so supportive which has helped me a lot

That's positive then you need a good support network none more so then loved ones.But we can be a good option to 🙂

 

[emziexjayne]

I do feel very grateful for all the support I've got, it's helped my anxiety a lot

 

[Matt Cycle]

Hi Emma and welcome to the forum. I was also 18 and in a similar position to you when diagnosed - I was studying for my A levels and started drinking loads but still thirsty, always going to the toilet, lost weight and had no energy. That was 31 years ago. Type 1 can be a bit of a pain but it is manageable and it shouldn't stop you from doing what you want to do in life. In the beginning it can seem a bit overwhelming but you'll get through it and dealing with it will become second nature - although you never stop learning and mistakes are made - I still make mistakes even now but it definitely gets easier with time. Good luck with your exams. 🙂

 

[Steff]

I do feel very grateful for all the support I've got, it's helped my anxiety a lot

Good that's how it should be. Anyways now you've found this place anything we can do to advise or support don't hesitate to post and ask x we are a friendly bunch

 

[Ljc]

Hi , welcome to the forum.

 

[Wirrallass]

Hello Emma and a warm welcome to our friendly helpful & supportive forum. Sorry to see you here but glad you found us. As said above, anything you need or want to know, just ask, there's always someone who will see your message & respond to it. Learning that you have diabetes is both a daunting prospect and overwhelming - we've all been where you are at now so we do understand your concerns & anxieties. Please give us as much information about yourself so we can offer our advice. Good luck and remember you are not alone as you have this forums' collective support & guidance with you on your diabetes journey. Take care & do please stay in touch. x
WL

Dx Type 2 April 2016.
Diet control and exercise only

 

[grovesy]

Welcome.

 

[emziexjayne]

Thank you for the advice I really appreciate it ^.^

 

[emziexjayne]

Hi ^.^

 

[emziexjayne]

Hi, thank you for the advice ^.^ everyone is so supportive

 

[emziexjayne]

Hi there ^.^