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[mandymum]

hi im new to the site and also new to diabetes was only diagnosed a couple weeks ago looking for ppl who will hopefully become friends to share the experience with xxx

 

[am64]

hi and welcome x have a good look around there is lots of info and friendly folk and remeber no question is regarded silly here x🙂

 

[Klocky]

Hi Mandymum and welcome xx

 

[Northerner]

Hi mandy mum, welcome to the forum 🙂 Sorry to hear of your diagnosis, I;m sure you are still getting used to the idea. I would highly recommend getting hold of a copy of Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults by Ragnar Hanas. The title is a little misleading because it is very useful to everyone with type 1, whatever their age (I'm 52!). Have a look in our Useful links thread for more good information and links:

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

What insulin regime are you on, and how were you diagnosed? Please ask anything that may be worrying you or confusing you - there is a lot to learn, but you have lots of friedly and experienced people here who will help you find your way 🙂

 

[Steff]

Hi and welcome to the forum

 

[mandymum]

hi northerner and all others who have sed hi thanks for the warm welcome i was diagnosed wen rushed into hospital with bad stomach now confirmed by my gp and he has just started me on metformin thanks xx

 

[Northerner]

hi northerner and all others who have sed hi thanks for the warm welcome i was diagnosed wen rushed into hospital with bad stomach now confirmed by my gp and he has just started me on metformin thanks xx

I think you are probably Type 2 if you were put on metformin as a person with Type 1 is normally put straight on to insulin. In that case, you will be more interested in Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker as this will be a lot more relevant than the book I mentioned in my earlier reply 🙂

 

[Klocky]

hi northerner and all others who have sed hi thanks for the warm welcome i was diagnosed wen rushed into hospital with bad stomach now confirmed by my gp and he has just started me on metformin thanks xx

Just metformin Mandy, are you sure you're type 1 rather than type 2?

 

[mandymum]

sorry yes im type 2 lol put the wrong one in sorry another thing id last to ask is wat the eye screening involves as im booked in for 1 next week ty

 

[Sheilagh1958]

Welcome Mandymum welcome to the forum great bunch of friendly people on here who are always there for you when you need them🙂

 

[Klocky]

sorry yes im type 2 lol put the wrong one in sorry another thing id last to ask is wat the eye screening involves as im booked in for 1 next week ty

Blimey that was quick Mandy - I was dx'd last September and am still waiting for an appointment - bit miffed since I'm from your neck of the woods too lol

 

[Northerner]

sorry yes im type 2 lol put the wrong one in sorry another thing id last to ask is wat the eye screening involves as im booked in for 1 next week ty

No problems 🙂 The eye screening is pretty straightforward, so don't worry about it. Usually, they will ask you to read a normal eye chart then shine a light in your eye to see how large your pupils dilate on their own. If they don't dilate enought they will probably put a couple of drops in them, which might sting a little for a second, then leave them to work for a few minutes. Then they will take photos of each eye - nothing to worry about there. You should take sunglasses with you as things will appear very bright, and you won't be able to drive home if you have the drops. The drops take a few hours to wear off completely - you will be able to see OK, but not focus for reading etc.

 

[Mark T]

Welcome to the forum mandymum 🙂