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Hi Chris
Sorry to hear about your daughter, but she's in very good hands at the MRI and their diabetes services in general are very highly thought of (I'm currently trying to foist myself on to them because they have a better rep than Bolton). She will be fine, it takes a while to get it all sorted and she'll feel unwell for a little while most likely but I'm 2 years in now and it's all second nature. They told me I'd be back at work after a week (after 2 weeks in HDU), but that's was a tad optimistic so don't be surprised if the miraculous "week" recouperation doesn't pan out quite that way. My situation was quite similar to your daughter's diagnosis wise although I was 40 at the time and it took about three months for me to really be back on my feet (I have another condition as well though and the muscle loss prior to diagnosis caused me the most problems). I work at a Uni, so just a tip, make the disability team aware of her situation so they can minimise any stress related to outstanding work (just really to make sure she's not fretting about it too much). Hope she's feeling much better today and can be home and comfy very soon 🙂
 
Hi KookyCat. We had our first chat with the Diabetes nurse at the MRI, and must say she was brilliant with my daughter and us, mum and dad. Obviously still got loads of questions to ask for tomorrows meet with her. yes the same was mentione about being back to normal in a week, but i would think my daughter feels like shes gone 12 rounds in the ring and needs a little more than a few days.BUT i fully agree its important to get her back to normal life as soon as possible. The uni tutor has spoken to us a couple of times now, and can say hses has been brilliant too, which helps to allay some fears and worries my daughter has. She feeling better today, self injecting, testing and general resting and waiting to go to a normal ward for more advice and support from the team. I can only give 100% praise to the MRI, so good! Cheers
 
TheClockworkDodo said:
Hi Chris and welcome, though sorry you are here in these circumstances. I'm glad to hear your daughter is slowly improving though 🙂

I was also rushed to hospital on diagnosis, though it wasn't quite so scary as I was conscious (and in my 40s at the time). I think the most useful things I was told were "don't google it, there's a lot of rubbish on the internet" and "there's no reason why someone with diabetes can't live a long, normal life without any complications", which were both very reassuring.

Your daughter's Uni should have support in place for people with chronic illnesses, and I'm sure they'll be able to help with postponement of any deadlines etc, so she can have time to recover before carrying on with her course.
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Hi Juliet, Thanks for your support. Daughter has arrived home hopefully for some rest and now adapting to new regime, and must say has done really well. Its great to see the support on here and other places we have had dealings with, so comforting for us all. Uni are aware and already delaing with it. Our aim is to get her back in uni life asap for her to carry on as normal. Thanks again!
 
pottersusan said:
Welcome aboard. The people on here are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, so ask away! It's a steep learning curve, but you and your daughter will soon have loads more confidence about dealing with it.
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We have started to climb that curve. Long way to go, but onwards and upwards! Cheers!
 
Good to hear that your daughter is now home and getting to grips with things. It will take time to get into the new routines, but it gets a lot easier. It sounds as if there is good support at her Uni.

If she wants a bit of a chuckle it would be worth her looking at the You tube videos, made for DUK by a group of youngsters about living with Type1 at uni. These are Type 1 Uncut. They are on the DUK website, (and this yet again reminds me that I must find out how to put in a hyperlink into here on an iPad). Perhaps someone more competent would be able to do this.

Keep asking questions and let us know how she progresses.
 
Hi Chris- welcome I haven't posted for a while- but wanted to say how helpful I've found the forum-my son H -[ Dx DEC 2011] Is in his 2nd yr at Uni as well [Physiotherapy] agree with others about involving the disability team .For exams etc it is useful to think ahead and have the necessary in place .In Addition his course tutor drew up a sort of care plan [he called it something else though] so that placements were aware .A lot of info to take in to start but it does get easier - Honest just wanted to say Hi and welcome from me
 
delb t said:
Hi Chris- welcome I haven't posted for a while- but wanted to say how helpful I've found the forum-my son H -[ Dx DEC 2011] Is in his 2nd yr at Uni as well [Physiotherapy] agree with others about involving the disability team .For exams etc it is useful to think ahead and have the necessary in place .In Addition his course tutor drew up a sort of care plan [he called it something else though] so that placements were aware .A lot of info to take in to start but it does get easier - Honest just wanted to say Hi and welcome from me
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Morning delb and others. Daughter making good progress, still looking a little tired as expected, but more and more advice keep coming our way, and the move is upwards. Thanks all!
 
A late welcome to the forum from me, Christwodogs.🙂 Sorry to hear about your daughter's diagnosis and hospital stay. It IS a steep learning curve to begin with, as you say, but I learned tons here on the forum as well as getting lots of support and laughs too. It does get easier, and your daughter's got the summer break coming up to get used to her new situation. (I'm a teacher, btw, and my diabetes has never been a problem at work). 🙂
 
Hi Chris sorry to hear about your daughter glad she is home now with you guys looking out for her. It's a really scary time. I was only diagnosed 6 weeks ago I'm 28 and had never stayed overnight in hospital before. There is so much to learn but they guys on here are fab and have helped me so much!. Just wanted to say when I was diagnosed my eyes were really blurry for a good few weeks after so if your daughter has same problem I think its when your sugar levels are high for a while. Also make sure you all familiarize yourself with the hypo symptoms and stock up on jelly babies, coke etc. Don't google too much either its not good! Your daughter will be just fine though with her family round her
 
Hi Chris only just read this but pleased to hear your daughter is making a steady improvement. I was diagnosed with Type 2 last month so still learning a lot but the folk on here are fantastic so you have definitely found the right place for information.

Oh and I have 2 dogs as well. Pointer cross sisters aged 10 who don't slow down and keep me active !
 
Christwodogs said:
Wow all! What a great recovery my daughter has made. She has done really well, so much so shes going back to uni tomorrow to get back to normal life. Shes doing really well with her monitoring and self injection We are so proud of her x. Thanks all again!
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Fabulous news Chris! 🙂 Hope all goes well for her first day back! 🙂
 
Fantastic news Chris.
Wish her well back at Uni.
 
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