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novorapidboi26
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Welcome Jodi............
I was also 15 when diagnosed, 12 years now.........
How is your control at the moment....?
I was also 15 when diagnosed, 12 years now.........
How is your control at the moment....?
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Hi Jodz
Welcome to the forum. Lots of folks here to compare notes with. Wade in and post away!
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Welcome to the forum. Lots of folks here to compare notes with. Wade in and post away!
M
I am on 25 units of Levemir a day and i follow the DAFNE regime for my Novorapid. Count my carbs 🙂 My ratio for this is 2:1. Im not very good at doing my blood tests though so its pretty much a hit or a miss when i take my doses. Really need to stop being so silly and do everything by the book but i just can't seem to stick to it even though i want to
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Wow 12 years is a long time! My dad has been Type 1 for almost 20. As for my control... I couldnt tell you im afraid, how bad is that? I basicly refuse to do blood tests! I know i should do them but i just want to be ''normal''. I really want to get it into line before it's too late but i just can't stick to the routine of tests before meals and things. x
Robster65
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Hi Jodz. Welcome 🙂
I can't stress enough how important it is to test, but I guess you know that. I would imagine havign a dad that's T1 doesn't help since he'll be telling you the same thing 🙄
But if you can do it for your own reasons, your future, which is going to be in a delicate balance without testing, then you may find it easier.🙂
Rob
I can't stress enough how important it is to test, but I guess you know that. I would imagine havign a dad that's T1 doesn't help since he'll be telling you the same thing 🙄
But if you can do it for your own reasons, your future, which is going to be in a delicate balance without testing, then you may find it easier.🙂
Rob
Thats the weird thing, i have my reasons to want to do it. im engadged and have my own little flat in Banff Aberdeenshire. I want kids and i want to be healthy and active like i was when i first got diagnosed but i just can't find the motivation to test and record my results. Think i just need a good slap round the ear lol
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Robster65
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We do have a few members with experience of the MH system and how it feels to be in your position, so stick around and read and post and they'll find you before long (does that sound slightly sinister? 😱). 🙂
I spent 30 odd years seeing a BG meter, and urine test kit before that, as a literal pain in the proverbial, but in the past year or so it's become a real ally. I do wonder how I managed to survive so long with irregular testing but I also know that when I thought I was within range I certainly wasn't. If you can conquer your demons while you're young, you should sail through the next 80 years and get your telegram. 🙂
Rob
I spent 30 odd years seeing a BG meter, and urine test kit before that, as a literal pain in the proverbial, but in the past year or so it's become a real ally. I do wonder how I managed to survive so long with irregular testing but I also know that when I thought I was within range I certainly wasn't. If you can conquer your demons while you're young, you should sail through the next 80 years and get your telegram. 🙂
Rob
shiv
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Hey, welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear you're so out of range all the time - hopefully we can motivate you to start taking some control over your levels 🙂
I've had type 1 for 20 years, I'm 23, feel free to ask as many questions as you like 🙂 the thing I've found over the years is the better I take care of myself - aka my diabetes - the better I feel overall. I'm going through a phase of burnout at the moment, being reactive rather than proactive.
If you're high all the time, it sounds like you need to chat to your DSN about your background insulin.
Shiv x
I've had type 1 for 20 years, I'm 23, feel free to ask as many questions as you like 🙂 the thing I've found over the years is the better I take care of myself - aka my diabetes - the better I feel overall. I'm going through a phase of burnout at the moment, being reactive rather than proactive.
If you're high all the time, it sounds like you need to chat to your DSN about your background insulin.
Shiv x
Thanks Guys 🙂
I just want to thank you all for being so supportive.
And i have some good news, i made the first step to control today, i've dug out my testing kit and reset it all. I also have an appointment in a few weeks for my fasting bloods and a follow up with my DSN !
Hopefully it's not long before i'm the one controlling the Diabetes rather than it controlling me.
Will keep you all posted
Thanks again,
Jodi x
I just want to thank you all for being so supportive.
And i have some good news, i made the first step to control today, i've dug out my testing kit and reset it all. I also have an appointment in a few weeks for my fasting bloods and a follow up with my DSN
!Hopefully it's not long before i'm the one controlling the Diabetes rather than it controlling me.
Will keep you all posted
Thanks again,
Jodi x
novorapidboi26
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DAFNE should be in a clinic near you...............
I don't need to do the DAFNE course, my dad has done it as long as i can remember so he taught me from the beginning and i read up on it all. I can have my sugar levels reasonable if i want to, it's finding the motovation to do it that's the problem. I'm sure i'll get there one step at a time 🙂 x
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I'm so encouraged to read your posts Jodz. You really seem to want to sort your levels out, but recognise that this will not be easy.
Fortunately you seem to have people around you who can help/support. Without doubt, if your BGs are running as high as you suggest they will be making you feel grim, sluggish and desperately tired., Any small improvement will most likely repay your efforts both in terms of your long term health but also in how you feel day-to-day.
Don't be discouraged if you get a few (or lots of) high results. There's no such thing as a 'bad' test result. High numbers do not make you a 'bad' diabetic, they just give you information as to how your system responds to various things, and provide clues as to what to do next time.
Take it one day at a time and try to improve gradually (much easier on your system than a sudden change). Just work at dropping your averages gradually and identifying any patterns/challenges with hypos or post-meal spikes. Writing everything down can be a real help with that and isn't anything like as annoying as you might expect - especially if you find you can use your notes to make changes. If you're a bit techy there are phone apps/online tools to help.
Good luck and look forward to reading your posts.
M
Fortunately you seem to have people around you who can help/support. Without doubt, if your BGs are running as high as you suggest they will be making you feel grim, sluggish and desperately tired., Any small improvement will most likely repay your efforts both in terms of your long term health but also in how you feel day-to-day.
Don't be discouraged if you get a few (or lots of) high results. There's no such thing as a 'bad' test result. High numbers do not make you a 'bad' diabetic, they just give you information as to how your system responds to various things, and provide clues as to what to do next time.
Take it one day at a time and try to improve gradually (much easier on your system than a sudden change). Just work at dropping your averages gradually and identifying any patterns/challenges with hypos or post-meal spikes. Writing everything down can be a real help with that and isn't anything like as annoying as you might expect - especially if you find you can use your notes to make changes. If you're a bit techy there are phone apps/online tools to help.
Good luck and look forward to reading your posts.
M
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