Newbies - say hello here!

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Hi to everyone.

I'm Kenny, was diagnosed type 2 in Oct 07 (47 old and no history of diabetes in family). 2 months later and 5 stone lighter! was rushed into hospital with DKA. To say it was a shock is bit of an understatement... my kids keep saying that best christmas present they ever had was getting me home in time for christmas. Even a year down the line it still takes a bit of getting used to but like other on here have said it's speaking to people in similar situations that get us through it.

Joined site a few weeks ago and enjoy reading threads and thought it was about time to say hi and merry christmas to one and all.
 
Hi Vanessa, just thought I'd pass on a tip my doctor unofficially advised for all those worried about their eyesight - take 1000 units of vitamin c per day. I know it's yet another pill, but apparently it makes sense and wont do any harm.
 
Hello there,

I'm Tom, eighteen years old and from that jewel on the sunny(?) south coast that is Eastbourne. I've had type one since I was five. Its a bit of a love/hate relationship I have with my diabetes.

Tom
 
Vicsetter said:
Hi Vanessa, just thought I'd pass on a tip my doctor unofficially advised for all those worried about their eyesight - take 1000 units of vitamin c per day. I know it's yet another pill, but apparently it makes sense and wont do any harm.
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Thanks for the tip
 
I am Chris, aged 23. I have had type 1 since I was 18 months old, at the time, I was, apparantly the second youngest person in the country to be diagnosed!

I have seen many changes in diabetes care, even in my short time with the condition, I await future developments with interest.

It does depress me however that there is still such a large amount of ignorance surrounding diabetes...
 
Hello all. New forum member here. 🙂

Was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes on November 11th this year. Had a fasting blood test on November 7th and GP rang me on 10th November with his suspicions. I went to the surgery on the 11th where the diagnosis was confirmed before being sent to Milton Keynes General hospital to meet the Diabetes Consultant and the Diabetes nurses.

I went home in between going to the surgery and the hospital for some breakfast. My blood sugar was about 12.1 I think at the surgery. When I got to the hospital it was about 19! All I'd had was a bowl of Shreddies and milk so that rather proved the diagnosis to me.

I'd been very thirsty over the summer and needing the toilet a lot. Eventually I got fed up and went to the doctor who ordered a blood test.

Now I'm on Novorapid 3x a day, before meals, and Levemir at about 11pm. I take about 8 units of Novorapid before breakfast, 6 before lunch, 7 before dinner and about 12 of Levemir at 11pm. I do alter the dosage if my blood sugar is a little low or if I'm having a lot of bread/rice etc or even some chocolate after the meal.

Strangely I wasn't upset or distraught at the diagnosis. I was just glad to be able to get rid of the symptoms.

I was very impressed with how quick everything happened although I'm now finding it impossible to get in contact with MK hospital over some queries I have for them but I'm sure I'll succeed or I'll pester the diabetes nurse at my local GP's surgery.
 
Hello Andy here and I am 51 and been diagnosed type 2 for about 2 and a half years. At the start I was put on half a glciclazide tablet per day. I am now on 3 x 850mg metformin, 4 x 80mg gliclazide and in addition to the gliclazide and metformin just been put on 1 x 100mg sitagliptin per day and it still isn't under control. Been on the sitagliptin for about 2 and a half weeks now and told by the consultant that this will sort it out rather than start injecting yet!! WRONG no change as yet, as I suspected. I am still up around the 13 mark in the morning and around 15 before I go to bed. But hey who am I to know my own body ha ha.

Anyway just wanted to introduce myself to this excellent site which I am confident will be a great help to me when I probably start on insulin sometime in the new year.

Regards and hope all members have a great xmas.
 
im rachael from staffordshire, 24 and diagnosed about 3 years ago. ive been on the pump around a month now, its going really well, the only thing is all the carb counting which ive only just been taught this year! i had no idea what i was doing wrong and the Dr kept saying come back in 6 months. eventually referred to my hospital clinic and they've been amazing!! taught me everything i should've been told 3 years ago (i was diagnosed in wales) and got me back on my feet. so yeah hi!!
 
hi im new as well, type 1 since feb this year, previously diagnosed type 2 and on metformin for 6yrs !!!!! hospital admission in feb with dka. im a southerner from newbury berkshire living in liverpool. i have 2 children.now taking humalog 3 times day and levemir at 10pm.
 
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hi all

im Elaine, 31, married and a mom of 1. i was diagnosed in 2005 after months of feeling ill. the trigger for my reluctant trip to the drs was thrush that wouldn't go. i tried everything, but with going to the loo 30+ times a day and not a lot coming out, i thought it was making it worse. i literally crawled from the bathroom 1 night crying cos i couldnt walk i was so sore and itchy and bleeding from scratching. 1st dr told me i was too young and to have a blood test in a couple of weeks. i called my mom (who is t2) and she sent her husband up to me with a monitor. my reading was 23. he was shocked and called my mom who called surgery and got me in for next day. 2nd dr i saw was really concerned. i told him about how snappy and tired i felt, how i drank litres and litres and couldnt shift my thirst, and how tired i was to boot.i did a urine sample and he called hosp who advised medication immediately and a blood test. and that was that. t2 for me.

i sympathise with the members on here who are 'non-compliant' as the drs like to put it. i too struggle with my meds, purely because i hate being diabetic. i sometimes feel wonderful and so dont take tabs cos i feel that im not t2. othertimes i take them religiously. i feel very down still about it. cant quite come to terms with it, but have had some crappy experiences with latest dr and nurse. they make you feel like a waste of space sometimes and i have left there in tears. im changin my dr and im goin to try now that i have support in the form of you guys to do better with myself. i was told in feb that the burning in my calves and sides of lower legs is neuropathy, so i guess its progressing. anyway i have an appointment on monday afternoon with the specialist with a view to going on insulin. any thoughts? is insulin better? will it make me be more compliant and thoughtful around when i eat? sorry for the long post but its nice to get it off your chest sometimes!
 
Hi all,

Diagnosed: July 7th 2008
Type 1

Im Michael, 23, from Bromley. realised something was up after losing around 2 1/2 stone over about 2-3 months and constantly having to get up during the night for the loo! i thought im acting like an old bloke not a 22 yr old! within 5 mins of bin in front of the doc he diagnosed me and quickly made space for me to get maself sorted. literally noticed the difference over night when the insulin worked and no longer needed the loo through the night! Now 5-6 months down the line ive got back to my correct weight but still feel like a complete novice, not knowing whats what when it comes to food and drink, so ill be picking your brains for your help and advice in the coming weeks!

Mike
 
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Hi all,

Diagnosed: July 7th 2008
Type 1

Im Michael, 23, from Bromley. realised something was up after losing around 2 1/2 stone over about 2-3 months and constantly having to get up during the night for the loo! i thought im acting like an old bloke not a 22 yr old! within 5 mins of bin in front of the doc he diagnosed me and quickly made space for me to get maself sorted. literally noticed the difference over night when the insulin worked and no longer needed the loo through the night! Now 5-6 months down the line ive got back to my correct weight but still feel like a complete novice, not knowing whats what when it comes to food and drink, so ill be picking your brains for your help and advice in the coming weeks!

Mike
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welcome mikee, we are all still learning things about our diabetes every day!! if you have any questions or worries one of us will probably be able to give you advice, from a fellow diabetics point of view. you are not alone.
 
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Hello Everyone

I'm Corrine from Surrey - diagnosed Type 2 in early Sept. I'm lucky in that there is a Diabetic clinic in my GP's surgery so have not had to travel for various appointments. At the moment I am self managing and I hope to keep it that way! Being diagnosed was a bit like the proverbial rocket up the you know what - it didn't take me that long to dust off my running shoes.....and with a few small tweaks to my diet I am hoping to stave off the drugs for as long as I can.
 
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I'm Corrine from Surrey - diagnosed Type 2 in early Sept. I'm lucky in that there is a Diabetic clinic in my GP's surgery so have not had to travel for various appointments. At the moment I am self managing and I hope to keep it that way! Being diagnosed was a bit like the proverbial rocket up the you know what - it didn't take me that long to dust off my running shoes.....and with a few small tweaks to my diet I am hoping to stave off the drugs for as long as I can.
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hi corrine hope the diet and exercise works out for you. it's always best to delay going on meds for as long as possible. quite alot of diabetics manage doing that, just make sure to look after youself and it should all be fine.
 
Thanks Annemarie.
 
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Thanks Annemarie.
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your welcome corrine. i hope this site gives you plenty of help and advice, afterall most of us know what it's like or have been through it!! there is always someone to listen if you want advice or even just a good moan!! and on the plus side we never get sick of talking about diabete's, well hardly ever ha ha .
 
I'm finding it invaluable at the moment. It can all get a bit confusing but I've learnt a lot about it lately. The thing I am struggling with is reminding myself that I am diabetic - I am only monitoring urine at the moment and have had no positive readings (which is good) but half of me thinks perhaps they have made a mistake and therefore I needn't try so hard to lose weight, exercise and eat more fruit and veg! But equally I know that I do need to have good control and should therefore be thankful that its been picked up relatively early, giving me the chance to do something about it myself!
 
Hello,

Im new to this board....but im not new to the Diabetes Lark lol im Type 1.....was diagnosed 13 years ago.....its been educational if anything lol. Hope to chat and get to know you all.🙂
 
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