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[Luke Brown]

Hi all,

33 years old and recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. As you can imagine a bit of a shock, just trying to get stuff sorted out now.

Luke

 

[Jodee]

Hi Luke, Welcome
I'm type2 but the experts on Type 1 will no doubt be along shortly.

 

[SB2015]

Hi all,

33 years old and recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. As you can imagine a bit of a shock, just trying to get stuff sorted out now.

Luke

Welcome to the forum that no one wants to need to join.
It is a shocker being diagnosed with diabetes. I was diagnosed with T1 at 53.
There is a lot to learn very quickly and a lot of stuff to deal with.
However there is plenty of help available on here.

In the first few months, as the DSNs help you sort out your insulin doses, your levels will be a bit erratic, so you will need to be patient. You May also have some beta cells still hiding away, and after having a bit of rest whilst you inject, they may decide to confuse things every now and then. This is rather stupidly called the honeymoon period.

What insulins have they started you on?
There are lots of different options, so it will help us help you if we know what you are using.

If you have any questions just ask. On here no questions are considered silly, so just ask.

 

[Greyhound Gal]

Hi Luke and welcome to the gang.
This forum is an invaluable source of knowledge and support so if you need any advice just ask, and someone will almost certainly be able to offer some guidance (or hugs if they are required )

 

[KARNAK]

Hello Luke, sorry about your diagnosis, welcome to the forum.🙂 For us to help you, need to know what meds you are on especially insulin, we are here for you so ask any question you like and as often as you like, thanks for finding us.

 

[TheClockworkDodo]

Hi Luke and welcome - I was 44 when I was diagnosed 🙂

Let us know if you have any questions or need any help with anything.