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JimToTheJams

JimToTheJams

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Hello all, just signed up.
My names Jamie, 27 and live in inverness in the highlands.
My story basically goes, i broke my arm last week working on my car and had an op etc etc.
Felt really dehydrated and down on energy just before and it worsened when i was fasting for the OP.
Week later i was having my cast changed and got told i was really dehydrated around the eyes.
Booked a doctors appointment which was 2 days ago, couple of tests and before i know it i've got type 1.
Lifes kinda been flipped upside down and i don't fully understand anything yet.
Just 2 weeks ago i was working, having night outs every weekend, eating anything i wanted and riding my motocross bikes as much as i could.

Just wanted to introduce myself as im sure im going to be surfing around here quite often.
 
Hi Jim, welcome to the forum. I'm another native of Snechie, so you're not alone up here. Have a good root around, there's plenty of info on here you may find useful. One book you might find very helpful is by Ragnar Hanas, called "Type 1 Diabetes in Children Adolescents". It's a worthwhile read for any T1. Also, get yourself a copy of Carbs & Cals, either the book or the app. I swear by it, it's once of the best tools around for diabetics of any type.

Have you been up to the clinic yet? They're very good. And what insulin have they got you on?
 
Hi JtotheJ, welcome to the forum 🙂 Sorry to hear about your diagnosis - Type 1 is often a bolt from the blue and can be a steep learning curve as your life changes for ever. However, the good news is that it doesn't have to stop you doing anything you could do before (apart from a few things like joining the armed forces, driving certain vehicles, certain professions), and you can lead a long and healthy life - it just takes a bit more planning 🙂

I would highly recommend getting a copy of Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents and Young People by Ragnar Hanas (suitable for all ages, not just kids!). It covers just about everything to do with Type 1 and is considered the Type 1 'bible'.

What insulin are you on?

Please ask any and every question you have, there are loads of friendly, experienced people here of all ages who know exactly what you are going through, and can help.
 
SNAP Northe! :D
 
Thanks for the reply!

Just seems easier talking to like minded people rather than doctors.

Will have a look into that book, the insilin i'm on is novorapid and lantus.

This obviosuly still means nothing to me. Lol
 
JimToTheJams said:
Thanks for the reply!

Just seems easier talking to like minded people rather than doctors.

Will have a look into that book, the insilin i'm on is novorapid and lantus.

This obviosuly still means nothing to me. Lol
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Well, I can tell you that you have been put on the most flexible regime, there are some insulin combinations that force you to eat when IT wants you to, not when YOU want to, although currently I imagine you have been given fixed doses to take? Make sure you carry your meter with you everywhere and something sugary e.g. jelly babies, in case your levels fall low 🙂
 
Welcome Jamie!!! :D

That must have been a huge shock for you!!!

Oh by the way this will not stop you doing all those things you love, like riding your motorbike etc!!

Just means you have to plan things but in no way stops you!! 😉
 
Hiya Jamie. Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Welcome to this cosy little forum.🙂
 
Hi Jamie

Welcome! I'm quite new to this too, January for me at the ripe old (or gently matured) age of 40. I found all the terminology quite confusing at the start but now I can barely remember what it felt like to be blissfully unaware of my blood sugar. There are lots of people here with loads of experience so you've come to the right place. You might not believe it now but it does get easier 🙂
 
Hi Jamie and welcome 🙂

It is a steep learning curve to start with but it does start to fall into place. It must have been difficult for you learning to inject and test your blood glucose with one arm in plaster, I hope you are managing alright.

There are lots of lovely people on here with bags of experience to help answer any questions you might have.
 
Hi Jamie, welcome to the forum 🙂. Type 1 is NOT a club anyone wanted to join, but there are lots of nice members nevertheless! It won't stop you doing anything you used to do before, but you might have to plan ahead a bit more, e.g. carrying hypo remedies and checking your blood glucose level before getting on your motorbike.

I'm intrigued how you broke your arm fixing your car? Sounds like it should be a lot less risky activity than motocross!!! 😉
 
Thanks for the warm welcomes, it has been tough, just squeezing a finger for blood is difficult when i have such a weak hand in a cast!

I am on fixed doses at the moment, my blood sugars are sitting so high constantly, i've not yet dropped below 14.

I was using a 3 legged hub puller to push my driveshaft out of my hub ans wound it up too much and it slipped and smashed into my arm fracturing it in 3 places.
It's been a hellish week!
 
JimToTheJams said:
Thanks for the warm welcomes, it has been tough, just squeezing a finger for blood is difficult when i have such a weak hand in a cast!

I am on fixed doses at the moment, my blood sugars are sitting so high constantly, i've not yet dropped below 14.

I was using a 3 legged hub puller to push my driveshaft out of my hub ans wound it up too much and it slipped and smashed into my arm fracturing it in 3 places.
It's been a hellish week!
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Ouch! That is a bad week :(

My blood sugars were really high for a good while it takes time to get the dosage right, are they going to teach you how to adjust the dosage based on how much carbohydrate you eat? I got my blood sugar under control once I started carb counting. Anyway won't overwhelm you with too many questions. Hope you start feeling a bit better 🙂
 
Good plan! Make sure they go at a pace you're comfortable with. Mine were a bit slow, but responded to a good gentle giddy up, there again the first time they met me I could barely remember my own name so they clearly thought I needed to go slow 🙄
 
LOL - well I reckon you saved yourself some diabetic suffering, by getting diagnosed by breaking your arm, though it seems a bit drastic !

Take your time - this is a marathon mate - not a sprint.

Mind you I'm watching the Commonwealth Games marathon at the moment - looks like a sprint to me !!
 
Welcome Jamie, what a week! You've come to the right place, lots of lovely people and helpful advice. You will get your sugars sorted (somewhat) soon especially with help here. Keep on enjoying that open road (with jelly babies on board) 🙂
 
Thanks for the welcomes, feeling a bit bleary this morning and woke up with an 18.1, still not seen below 14 yet, im guessing they'll adjust me gradually to bring me down.
 
JimToTheJams said:
Thanks for the welcomes, feeling a bit bleary this morning and woke up with an 18.1, still not seen below 14 yet, im guessing they'll adjust me gradually to bring me down.
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Yes, it's far safer to do it that way than to have you going too low all the time 🙂 Eventually, you will be taught how to 'correct' high levels using fast-acting insulin 🙂
 
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