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emma~Alfiesmummy

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Hi

I am Emma 32, from Sheffield, South Yorks. I have just been diagnosed as being type 2 diabetic, although they have put me on insulin.

Have had a pretty rough 12months this is the 4th thing now in that 12 months.

Hope to chat to you all in time.

Emma
 
hi Emma and welcome to the site , im t2 have been for 8 month now , have yourself a look around the site, we are all here if you ever need a chat a moan or if you need to ask ask away x

can i just ask what you mean when you say this is the 4th thing now in 12 month?
 
Hi Emma, welcome to the forum! I lived in Sheffield for 20 years - mainly in Crookes/Broomhill, but also over in Heeley!

Sorry to hear of the problems you've been having. If you have any questions we will do our best to help. What insulin are you on and have they put you on any other medication?
 
Hello Emma.

I am also type2 and on insulin

Welcome to the group, you will find a fantastic bunch of people here and everyone willing to help in anyway they can, any questions you have just ask, someone will have an answer or put you in the right direction for the answer. I joined this group when it started last October, and I have learned far more from its members than I have from the so say experts.

John..
 
1st was losing my baby at term in october 2008
2nd being diagnosed with bowel cancer (a rare small bowel tumour) november 2008
3rd missed miscarriage september 2009
4th being told I am diabetic
 
emma~Alfiesmummy said:
1st was losing my baby at term in october 2008
2nd being diagnosed with bowel cancer (a rare small bowel tumour) november 2008
3rd missed miscarriage september 2009
4th being told I am diabetic
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so sorry to hear that i am sorry for asking hun xxx(((hugs)))
 
Well your here now we are such a supportive freindly bunch hun we will help you where we can x
 
Good lord Emma, that's a hell of a tough time you've been having! You've found a good place here though, there's no shortage of support and encouragement. They're a great bunch.
 
Hi emma, welcome to the forum

its a great place for support, advice and just having a general moan, we all listen! 🙂
 
Northerner said:
Hi Emma, welcome to the forum! I lived in Sheffield for 20 years - mainly in Crookes/Broomhill, but also over in Heeley!

Sorry to hear of the problems you've been having. If you have any questions we will do our best to help. What insulin are you on and have they put you on any other medication?
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Hi "Northerner" I am from North Sheffield not far from Stocksbridge, I work at the Northern General Hospital. I am on Insulatard once a day 6units. Have Novarapid should I need it! not been told to take that yet.


ukjohn said:
Hello Emma.

I am also type2 and on insulin

Welcome to the group, you will find a fantastic bunch of people here and everyone willing to help in anyway they can, any questions you have just ask, someone will have an answer or put you in the right direction for the answer. I joined this group when it started last October, and I have learned far more from its members than I have from the so say experts.

John..
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Hi John

Thanks for the welcome. I am a nurse but don't have experience in diabetes care I work in theatre! I can safely say I do not have much faith in the professionals!

AlisonM said:
Good lord Emma, that's a hell of a tough time you've been having! You've found a good place here though, there's no shortage of support and encouragement. They're a great bunch.
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Thanks Alison. I have picked myself up and dusted myself down 3times guess I can do it again.

Just 1 question once I have started using the insulin do I need to store it in the fridge? Am not sure and didn't get a clear answer from nurse.
 
Hi Emma and welcome to the forum. What a dreadful time you have had! You sound very strong and positive - i do hope you can get some help and support from the lovely people on here. My son is 11 and was diagnosed 10 months ago type 1. He is now on a pump.🙂Bev
 
Bev I often don't feel very strong. I have a beautiful little man keeping me going, in the form of my son Oscar who is 3. He is a superstar. He has given me massive cuddles today. He is my reason for getting up and facing each day.
 
Hi Emma and welcome to the forum, you'll find all the support and guidance you need here, and answers to all your questions.

Not necessarily from me, though, lol, as I'm afraid I can't answer your first question, as I'm not an insulin user. Someone will be along any minute now to help you though, I'm sure.

Sorry to hear you've had such a rough 12 months.

xx
 
Hi Emma,

Sorry to read of things you have been through in the last year or so, and I am sorry that you now have diabetes and that is why you are with us here on the forum, but I am glad you have found us.

I cant imagine the hard time you are having with everything but any support we can offer please lean on us.

Looking forward to talking at some stage and I hope you diabetes management gets under control.

Love Louisa x
 
Yes, sorry, I could have helped there- pop your insulin the fridge! You need to keep it cool at fridge temp until you take it out to use it. It can then stay out in your pen (or whatever you use) for one month while it is in use.

Hope that helps x
 
Sugarbum said:
Yes, sorry, I could have helped there- pop your insulin the fridge! You need to keep it cool at fridge temp until you take it out to use it. It can then stay out in your pen (or whatever you use) for one month while it is in use.

Hope that helps x
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Thanks I have the others in the fridge have just put the first cartridge in the pen to use tonight. Seeing diabetic nurse next week and waiting for a referral to consultant now. Hoping I can get it all under control and start trying again for another baby. Want it under control before we go there.

Thanks for the welcome.
And thanks Helen too.
 
emma~Alfiesmummy said:
Thanks I have the others in the fridge have just put the first cartridge in the pen to use tonight. Seeing diabetic nurse next week and waiting for a referral to consultant now. Hoping I can get it all under control and start trying again for another baby. Want it under control before we go there.

Thanks for the welcome.
And thanks Helen too.
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I keep my insulin in the fridge door (never put it in the freezer!). The cartridge that you are using in the pen doesn't need to be refrigerated, just kept at room temperature - normally OK for 28 days, but there should be a leaflet with the insulin that tells you how long for your particular type. When the pen cartridge is about a day away from running out I take a new one out of the fridge so it is at room temperature by the time I come to use it. Sometimes it can sting a little when injecting insulin that's still cold from the fridge.
 
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