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grainger2b said:
Yes I am - have to admit I've not always been positive about it but the support I've found on here has been great. Amazing how a bunch of strangers take the time to support others who've found themselves suddenly learning everything they need to know about diabetes!

Definitely is nice to know other people have/are experiencing the same things (although not nice they have it aswell!).

Are you able to go back to work soon?

H
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Hey

Work have been good so far?! on light duties till i get my dosage right etc, but my Brain (what little i have) says to get back to it but my body tells me "no" when i try..

Yeah it's nice to see so many on this site, as hard to speak to others without the condition about it.. get loads of stick from work
Still trying to get used to this site tho as so many things to look at! i mean messages, members list? lol😱

I Think we all have to be positive as something from my point of view I can control.. worse conditions out there could have got..

Pleased you also have found it useful..

A🙂
 
Tim

mcdonagh47 said:
Hi there,

Welcome to the group.
I'm sure you will egt excellent practical support from th T1s on this support group.

But Firefighters with diabetes can be discriminated against in the workplace so you might consider getting in touch with Tim Hoy who runs a group that started out defending the interests of diabetic firefighhters......
http://www.irfduk.net/

There is also a report on Firefighters and diabetes by Diabetes UK ...
http://www.rfuonline.co.uk/main/pdf files/Fire_report_07.pdf
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Hey

Thanks for taking the time out to reply..

Yeah i have been in contact with Tim Hoy.. Lucky for me he is on the same watch as me.. so he has been sending loads of Brigade info over to me

Ant
 
Ant

Good to hear you are so positive! Hope you find the site as useful as I do 🙂

H
 
Hi Fireant, I'm just the Mum of a Type 1 rather than having it myself. I have found this forum to be absolutley invaluable. A warm welcome from me too.:D
 
Hi Fireant,

Welcome to the forum! I'm new myself so can't really offer any advice but everyone on here is very friendly and helpful! Good luck with it all 🙂
 
fireant4 said:
Cheers all for getting in touch..

Great to know.. loads of people out there in the same sort of boat!

Keep the advise coming as i can't get enough right now!

Starting to take it all on board now and getting to grips with it all! not liking these Hypo's tho! had one while doing some excercise! own fault that one went down to 3.2mml and the ones that worried me i had during the night work up shaking and readings of 3.0.. but the magic of a bottle of coke.. never thought i'd be drinking coke at 5.30pm.. well not sober anyway.

Nice to see so many friendly peeps on this site so thanks again

T
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Just one suggestions - something with sugar but no caffeine is probably better for night time hypos eg fruit juice or lemonade. Reserve the coke for keeping in car when you need caffeine and sugar for driving.
 
Hi Fireant, like you I'm a newbie. You said that you've had some hypo's already - can you feel them coming much in advance and when you treated them did it take effect really quickly? My diagnoisis happened when i collapsed at work (such a drama queen lol!) and it was because my blood glucose was so high and it was a horrible experience...my point is that I'm really anxious about having a hypo and just want to feel confident that i can manage it and dont dial 999 out of panic!

cheers
 
Welcome - Im new too

Hi Ant. I only got diagnosed with Type 1 two weeks ago tomorrow. Im 33. I cant offer you much advice at the moment cause Im only just learning about it all and struggling a wee (Im from Scotland) bit but stick to this forum its helped me a lot in the past 2 weeks just reading about other people's experiences. Its a big mix of emotions and Im already frustrated by the prescription delays and mix ups and going to the hospital but I guess we just have to get used to it. Stay positive - easier said than done I know. Take care xx
 
Hi Early bird. I had my 1st Hypo today. I had stayed off work cause I felt a bit ropey this morning. I had dozed off and I woke up sweaty and feeling sick. I took my levels and they had dropped from 9.4 at 9am to 2.8 at 12:30. A carton of orange juice (asdas own nice and sugary) and then some spaghetti on toast (4 slices - felt like I hadnt eaten for days despite having my breakfast only a few hours earlier) and within 20 mins was up at 11.5. It was scary but at least I now know what it feels like. Some doctors actually induce hypos in new patients so they experience the symptoms (I have heard) but I guess now Ive felt one I know what I feel. I was just glad I was at home but it wont be like that all the time but I think the key is to stay calm and know that you can sort it if you do as advised. Take care x
 
EarlyBird said:
Hi Fireant, like you I'm a newbie. You said that you've had some hypo's already - can you feel them coming much in advance and when you treated them did it take effect really quickly? My diagnoisis happened when i collapsed at work (such a drama queen lol!) and it was because my blood glucose was so high and it was a horrible experience...my point is that I'm really anxious about having a hypo and just want to feel confident that i can manage it and dont dial 999 out of panic!

cheers
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Hey Earlybird..

Like yourself i was at work when when i nearly passed out due to high blood glucose levels, maybe on the way to a fire call was not the best time for me to have it..
I've only just starting getting my head around all this and as for the Hypo's people on this site with more experience may be able too tell you more.. but i've found the times i've hit low levels is to stay calm! thats one of the main things.. When it happens to me i tend to test my blood/Glucose levels! easier said then done when your shaking! lol but i've had levels as low as 2.0. i tend to have a bottle off coke and amazingly in a few mins i felt fine again. I also now carry the lucazade ? (sorry spelling is not that good) tablets in my testing kit (which i always have on me) as i understand they are very good for instant sugar rush!..
Like i said whats good for me others may not find good for them.. but dont panic..

If you need to talk drop me a line as like you i'm very new to this (last week got told i'm T1) so all confusing still.. Some great advise given out on this site from others which helps no end..

Hope you dont have to many more drama's and dont worry about being that drama queen 🙂

Ant
 
fireant4 said:
Hey Earlybird..

Like yourself i was at work when when i nearly passed out due to high blood glucose levels, maybe on the way to a fire call was not the best time for me to have it..
I've only just starting getting my head around all this and as for the Hypo's people on this site with more experience may be able too tell you more.. but i've found the times i've hit low levels is to stay calm! thats one of the main things.. When it happens to me i tend to test my blood/Glucose levels! easier said then done when your shaking! lol but i've had levels as low as 2.0. i tend to have a bottle off coke and amazingly in a few mins i felt fine again. I also now carry the lucazade ? (sorry spelling is not that good) tablets in my testing kit (which i always have on me) as i understand they are very good for instant sugar rush!..
Like i said whats good for me others may not find good for them.. but dont panic..

If you need to talk drop me a line as like you i'm very new to this (last week got told i'm T1) so all confusing still.. Some great advise given out on this site from others which helps no end..

Hope you dont have to many more drama's and dont worry about being that drama queen 🙂

Ant
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Sorry forgot to mention how i know my hypo's are coming on.. Well in my case i start to feel light headed and a bit shaky nand staring to feel hot and sweaty! i have a rough idea then.. but i have had a couple of night time ones to, this is when i wake up shaking and sweating. I always keep some sugar substance next to my bed now in case this happens..

Ant
 
Welcome to the forum Fireant you have to come to a great place for help and support and everyone is so friendly🙂
 
Belated welcome to the forum from me too 🙂
 
hi

hi, i am a second year student nurse and currently working on patient support groups and illnesses. is it possible if you could talk me through your patient journey?
 
Hi fireant.

I've removed your email address because it encourages spammers to 'harvest' emails addresses for unwanted purposes.🙂

Rob
 
welcome Ant. I hope you get a chance to get on here posting your questions and sharing any thoughts...this place is invaluable. And always great to have other T1s to talk to as well 🙂
 
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