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[Donna]

Hi everyone
I've just joined the boards. I'm 42, and have had Type 1 for 24 years this week!! I've been on an insulin pump for 6 years. I have some retinopathy (more laser due on Monday!!) and mild gastroparesis.
I have poor control due to a morbid fear of hypos and my last HbA1c was 10.7!! I find things a real struggle.
Thanks for reading
Donna 🙂

 

[Steff]

Hi Donna and a warm welcome to the forum....il leave you in th capable hands of the many type 1s on here, but i know the constant pain to try and get that my hbA within range grr..

 

[teapot8910]

Welcome to the forum Donna 🙂

 

[Fandange]

Hi Donna,
welcome to the forum. There is a lot of experience, support and care shared on this forum. I hope it helps to know that you aren't on your own.

Take care

 

[am64]

hi welcome from me tooo you'll get lots of advice and support here and remember no question is every regarded silly here x🙂

 

[Sheilagh1958]

Wecome to the forum Donna 🙂

 

[Zuckerkranke]

Welcome to the forum Donna.

 

[chrismbee]

Hi Donna and a warm welcome to the forum. 🙂

For me, hypos are a nuisance and tiring (especially repeated night time ones) and I have always been a lot more concerned about them than going high. It is the retinopathy that scares me more, now, hence my struggles to improve control. Having always been fairly stable, I don't actually fear them, though.

Can only imagine what it is like for you, though, having a bigger issue with hypos