My Story - Left it late

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chrispanteli87

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Hey everyone,
I wanted to share my story with you guys because my diagnosis got me inspired to start a blog. I have been wanting to do it for years and this finally gave me the push.

If anyone thinks they have symptoms of diabetes (drinking a lot, weeing a lot, weight loss, feeling tired, etc) then go and get your sugars tested. Likewise, if you see the symptoms in friends or family then tell them to get tested. I left it too late...

https://www.lifeupswing.com/diabetes-and-my-lifeupswing/
 
Hello @chrispanteli87 . Welcome to the forum. I have just read your blog and and it seems though their were some delays getting appointments and tests you were very lucky indeed.
How are you doing now
 
I am doing much better. I was out of ketoacidosis within about a week and then my sugars stabilised within about 2 weeks. They started me on the NovoMix30 and now within the last couple of days, I have moved to the Toujeou and novoRapid combo. The annoying thing is I had some blood tests about 3 years before and my blood sugar readings were absolutely perfect! Anyway, seeing the positives in everything I do now so I can't complain.
 
You sound very positive which is great.
Unlike T2 , T1 often comes on rapidly , it sounds like yours did.
Feel free to ask any questions you may have about diabetes, we have some very knowledgeable people on here who I am sure will be along soon to say hi.
 
Hi Chris - gobsmacking, isn't it? Don't be surprised if the sense of loss comes to visit you, uninvited and unexpected at (probably) the worst moment it could and you either need to rant, rave and slam doors, or maybe start sobbing - at the sheer unfairness of T1 choosing you. An attack of the right 'Why ME?'s in fact. It has been compared to normal grieving when a person is bereaved in the usual sense. Well - we have been bereaved, haven't we? Just because it's ONLY a physical bit of our pancreas that our own damned ridiculous bodies have opted to destroy doesn't make a jot of difference! The sense of grievance, being 'condemned' to now 'have to do all this!' takes hold of some people and leads to depression - so don't resist the grieving. Let the b*gger OUT asap for your own good, please!

Also, open your personal 'Amazon' tab and order a book by a bloke called Ragnar Hannas (& others) called 'Type 1 diabetes in children, teenagers and young adults' - don't worry about the actual title though - it's appropriate what ever age you happen to be at diagnosis. OK so any bits about teething, growth hormones and puberty won't affect you personally - but the information about the bodily functions and the unpredictable nature of the condition does. And the advice about what to do when ! It's written for people who only speak and understand English - NOT 'medical-ese'. Well worth every penny. The title has changed slightly over the years as it's been revised, but still similar so try and make sure you get an up to date version.

Hope it goes well!
 
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Hey trophywrench thank you so much for such a thoughtful message. I have lots of family surrounding me for support so if the downs do come I am in a great environment. I shall check that book as well and thanks again
 
Hi @chrispanteli87 I have just read your very eloquent and beautifully written blog. Im glad things have improved for you, what a shock those weeks were. I have a friend who's 2 sons were both diagnosed with T1 diabetes within 6 months of each other, both in their late twenties!. It came completely out of the blue. One has handled it quite well. But the eldest lad into a kind of denial for a time, would go out drinking with his mates as usual on a Friday night like there was nothing to be concerned about, completely ignoring his injections and soon found himself in very deep trouble, suffering a couple of collapses. But with the support of their mother, (my friend) It didnt take them long to learn to managed their T1 and accept the condition without assistance from her. It was a hard time for all concerned back there for a while there, but they made it. Now hes a dad with his 1st child on the way, hes stable and is enjoying life. You sound like you have a great support network around you, im glad for you, its so important for us all. The people around us make such a difference when we are faced with these horrible major events in our lives. Im so glad you have yours close by. I wish you well on your journey, keep posting and let us know how you are doing.
 
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Thank you so much Tee G. I went to Cyprus a couple of weeks after my diagnosis and had one pint of beer. I've always been somebody who enjoys a drink but I just didn't want to risk it., I have found myself to be so much more productive as a result. And yes support is definitely something which helps. I will keep you posted on my updates and thanks again.
 
chrispanteli87 said:
Hey everyone,
I wanted to share my story with you guys because my diagnosis got me inspired to start a blog. I have been wanting to do it for years and this finally gave me the push.
If anyone thinks they have symptoms of diabetes (drinking a lot, weeing a lot, weight loss, feeling tired, etc) then go and get your sugars tested. Likewise, if you see the symptoms in friends or family then tell them to get tested. I left it too late...
https://www.lifeupswing.com/diabetes-and-my-lifeupswing/
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Welcome to the Forum - sorry that you had symptoms and left it too late to check. My symptoms were also side effects listed on medication I was taking so I ignored the warning signs as I thought they came from the meds. Thanks goodness you did visit the Dr though - especially with your Ketone levels.

The blog is brilliant. I started one in 2013 and couldn't believe I had left it so long to join the blog-wagon. Impressive sharing, well done.
This is a great supportive and helpful group and one I am sure you will enjoy.
 
hey neens thanks so much. what's your blog name? I didn't realise that if I had found out sooner I could have been on tablets instead of injections...oh well.
 
chrispanteli87 said:
hey neens thanks so much. what's your blog name? I didn't realise that if I had found out sooner I could have been on tablets instead of injections...oh well.
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That sucks, but as you said you are seeking the positives. One of mine is I am certainly not bothered by blood tests nowadays. I had a bad year of Health so need to get back to my blogging life - so it is a little lacking in recent activity and this means there are a few half filled pages letting it down... and as I started it years ago it doesn't look very 2020 😉 enough of the excuses though, right?
 
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