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Lorraine Spratling

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Hi everyone, two weeks ago I was admitted to hospital with developing diabetes. Hospital not sure if its kidney infection causing blood sugar to rise or diabetes. I'm being treated for type 1 at the moment. Feeling shocked and overwhelmed. Any advice please
 
Hi Lorraine. Welcome. This has obviously come as an awful shock to you , especially as they're saying they don't know if it's the kidney infection causing your high BG (blood glucose) or that you have T1.
It will become clear in due course. In the meantime insulin is the best thing for you to be on.
Your probably on some very strong antibiotics too, hopefully they will sort out the infection soon.

If it does turn out that you have joined our very select club , I wish to reassure you that once your on the right treatment etc ,diabetes is a manageable condition!! I know it probably doesn't seem like it to you right now , but I am telling you the truth !!!
Kidney infections make you feel pretty rough too (yup I got the shirt)
On here We have Marathon runners, marathon walkers, fell walkers, at least one guy who does Iron man competitions, cyclists who think nothing of going out for a quick 50 ish mile ride , we'll probably supprise you at some of the jobs people on here do, me I very happily retired 🙂.

Feel free to ask questions ok, we'll do our best to help.





 
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Hi Lorraine and welcome to the forum.
 
Welcome to the forum, Lorraine Spratling. Are you still in hospital? What are the important things in your life? Family, friends, sports, interests, work etc? Do ask any questions, as there are probably people on this forum who can help you continue doing the things you love, with the additional challenge of diabetes, whatever type you have.
 
I was discharged from hospital over a week ago and have finished the antibiotics for the kidney infection last weekend. I am injecting insulin twice a day. I go on holiday next Wednesday to Greece and was wondering what I should do alcohol wise. I'm not a massive drinker but do enjoy a cocktail or two in the evening. Any recommendations as to what I should have. Thanks x
 
Lorraine Spratling said:
I was discharged from hospital over a week ago and have finished the antibiotics for the kidney infection last weekend. I am injecting insulin twice a day. I go on holiday next Wednesday to Greece and was wondering what I should do alcohol wise. I'm not a massive drinker but do enjoy a cocktail or two in the evening. Any recommendations as to what I should have. Thanks x
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Hi Lorraine, the thing to bear in mind about alcohol is that it can cause levels to fall after drinking. This is because the liver normally trickles out glucose into the bloodstream all the time, to keep you supplied with fuel whilst you are not eating. However, when it is processing alcohol, this trickle will slow causing blood sugar levels to fall. It's still OK to drink, but the advice is to keep an eye on your levels and eat something with carbs in it, especially if levels are on the low side before bed.It's one of those things where there is trial and error involved, so you need to drink moderately and test frequently, certainly whilst you are discovering your personal reactions 🙂

More information here:

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-t...-to-drink-with-diabetes/Alcohol-and-diabetes/

If your Type 1 is confirmed, I would recommend getting a copy of the excellent Type 1 Diabetes in Children Adolescents and Young People by Ragnar Hanas. Ignore the age in the title, it is a superb reference to all aspects of living with Type 1, whatever your age, written in a very accessible manner 🙂
 
Hello Lorraine and welcome to the forum. Glad you're out of hospital at least. 🙂
 
Hi Lorraine I myself got diagnosed a week ago, nice to hear your out of hospital this forum is a great place to ask questions and the gang are a friendly bung so don't hesitate to ask they have helped me no end in the last week
 
Hi Lorraine
I hope that things are becoming more manageable.

As Northerner has said, it is fine to drink sensibly, but do check your levels before bed, and have some carbs to keep your levels in range overnight.

Let us know how you get on.
 
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