What a shocker!

[ALR73]

Hi all
I am Anne, I have spent the last 3 months in hospital as I had sepsis, they discovered that I was type 1 in hospital, given that I am 60 and had know inclination (saying that I was thirsty and lost weight) I also had to have a heart valve repair due I think to the sepsis. However I have been out of hospital for a month and I am starting to improve.

 

[Northerner]

Hi all
I am Anne, I have spent the last 3 months in hospital as I had sepsis, they discovered that I was type 1 in hospital, given that I am 60 and had know inclination (saying that I was thirsty and lost weight) I also had to have a heart valve repair due I think to the sepsis. However I have been out of hospital for a month and I am starting to improve.

Hi Anne, welcome to the forum 🙂 Very sorry to hear what you have been through Many people are diagnosed with Type 1 in later life - I was 49, and I'm aware of quite a few past members here who were diagnosed in their 60s. It's something that is often portrayed as something that only affects children and young people, and this can often lead to misdiagnosis, so it's good at least that you have a correct diagnosis 🙂

Glad to hear your health is starting to improve 🙂 What insulin are you using? Are you getting good support from your medical team? I would highly recommend getting a copy of Type 1 Diabetes in Children Adolescents and Young People by Ragnar Hanas, which covers all aspects of living with Type 1. Don't be misled by the title - this book is relevant to people of all ages 🙂

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. There is a lot to learn, but it does get easier 🙂

 

[ALR73]

Thank you for a prompt reply, I have various appointments lined up for the clinic and also look to attend a local group (found on your website). Thanks for the advice on the book I will get a copy.

Anne

 

[SB2015]

Welcome Anne. Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I was a bit younger than you when diagnosed but not a lot.
It is indeed a shocker, and especially as there is often absolutely no indication beforehand. The sepsis may just have made you go into crisis. Good that you are now out of hospital.

I would agree with Northerner’s recommendation of the Ragnar Hanas Book. I find that I still use it even after 10 years. It is so clearly set out and when I need some info it is there.

There is a lot to learn at the start (and I am still learning), and there is plenty of support and knowledge on here which I find invaluable. Just keep asking questions, and no question is considered silly.

 

[Amigo]

Diabetics are much more prone to sepsis and I had it when I was hospitalised with an infection and as then undiagnosed diabetes. Take care Anne, it can take a very long time to get over it completely.

 

[Brando77]

Wow, that's a lot of stuff on your plate. Good luck on your recovery 🙂

 

[CathyB]

Welcome Anne, hope your recovery is a smooth one x

 

[Slippylizard]

Welcome Anne. You've come to the right place for help and there are loads of people on here whounderstand your position so ask away.

 

[stephknits]

Hi Anne and welcome to the forum. Glad you are finally out of hospital and hello from another late developer - although a spring chicken - 42 at diagnosis.

 

[KARNAK]

Hello Anne welcome. I was also a late developer 63 at diagnosis. Sorry you`ve been through the mill but
happy you are on the road to recovery🙂.