newly diagnosed type 1 at the age of 62 and it's a bit of a shock! So I thought I would just introduce myself and perhaps ask questions later. I must say that the diabetes nurses have been very helpful and supportive so far. Hope to get a libre soon. Don't mind the injections but hate the blood testing on my fingers.
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Welcome to the forum @JillA
We have quite a few members who were diagnosed in ‘post middle age’ 🙂
It can take a fair bit of getting used to, but a systematic and experimental approach, a degree of attention to detail and a relatively pragmatic and relaxed attitude will really help. Just remember that perfection isn’t possible, and what matters more is generally what more or less works most of the time.
The Libre should really help as it will help you see ‘between the dots’ and give you lots of data about your daily ups and downs of BG.
Many members here have found the T1 book by Ragnar Hanas to be a very helpful introduction to T1 (no matter how old you are!)
Good luck, and keep asking questions!
We have quite a few members who were diagnosed in ‘post middle age’ 🙂
It can take a fair bit of getting used to, but a systematic and experimental approach, a degree of attention to detail and a relatively pragmatic and relaxed attitude will really help. Just remember that perfection isn’t possible, and what matters more is generally what more or less works most of the time.
The Libre should really help as it will help you see ‘between the dots’ and give you lots of data about your daily ups and downs of BG.
Many members here have found the T1 book by Ragnar Hanas to be a very helpful introduction to T1 (no matter how old you are!)
Good luck, and keep asking questions!
SB2015
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Welcome to the forum @JillA from another late starter. I was 53, and would definitely recommend the Ragnar Hanas book. I still dip into it now and then 12 years on.
It is a big shock at the start and a very steep learning curve, but it does get easier. I found I got better and better at managing levels and then ended up setting totally unrealistic expectations of myself, and started to expect perfect levels. These are IMPOSSIBLE. It just took me some time to recognise that. Strive for a good balance and don’t let the diabetes dominate your life, but treat it with a healthy respect as it gets very stroppy if you ignore it.
Fire away with any questions that you have. There is plenty of help and support available on here, and I have learnt most of what I know about my management from others on here. No questions are considered silly. Just ask.
It is a big shock at the start and a very steep learning curve, but it does get easier. I found I got better and better at managing levels and then ended up setting totally unrealistic expectations of myself, and started to expect perfect levels. These are IMPOSSIBLE. It just took me some time to recognise that. Strive for a good balance and don’t let the diabetes dominate your life, but treat it with a healthy respect as it gets very stroppy if you ignore it.
Fire away with any questions that you have. There is plenty of help and support available on here, and I have learnt most of what I know about my management from others on here. No questions are considered silly. Just ask.
stephknits
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Hello and welcome to the forum from a relatively late starter at 42. How did you come to be diagnosed? Lots of great help and support on here, as well as just a place to chat with people who get it.
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