Anyone with type 1 Diabetes? Just been diagnosed with it.

[John Fenna]

I hope you get sorted out soon.

 

[santaman2000]

It will when he gets his bloods in order, i'v had it myself

Yes, mine cleared up too. In fact I still get blurred vision from it and it has always cleared up. But it can also be a symptom of permanent damage. It's better not to just take it for granted.

 

[santaman2000]

Thank God you have pointed out the difference between T1 & T2 was reading through and was going to post myself till I saw this from you Nemesis! My daughter is T1 has been for 6yrs now and it really annoys me when people just hear diabetes and think "diet will save you" "don't eat suger/carbs" not thinking what type of diabetes have they got, sugar/carbs can and does save T1's life's!
Type 1 diabetes is not something you get from eating wrong it's an autoimmune condition and there is nothing you can do apart from take your insulin as your DSN tells/shows you and eat a healthy balanced diet.

It's true that T1 isn't something you get from improper eating habits. But TBH your advise is sound advice for both T1 & T2:
1) eat a balanced diet as directed by your dietician (the visit with the dietician should have been referred by your diagnosing physician)
2) take your meds as directed by the diagnosing physician and diabetic education nurse
3) keep carbs or a sugary food (or drink) or glucose tablets handy in case your sugar bottoms out.

In addition to these you can expect:
1) regular follow-up checks (usually every three months) with either the physician or the diabetic education nurse
2) referrals and regular follow-up checks with specialists (optometrist & podiatrist) at least annually and pay close attention to your feet daily
3) Pay more attention to dental hygiene and expect more frequent dental exams/cleanings

 

[Bowlander]

T1 = Diabetes
T2 = Pieabetes

 

[santaman2000]

T1 = Diabetes
T2 = Pieabetes

Actually no:
T1 = non functioning or under-functioning pancreas = No insulin production or not enough insulin production (that's why T1 are insulin dependent)

T2 = insulin resistance = the body's cells don't react properly to the insulin and thus won't absorb the blood glucose properly (that's why the 1st treatment is meds to increase the body's reactivity to natural insulin)

Although yes, it is linked to obesity. The problem is: I was diagnosed back when I was still thin. The weight gain came afterwards. Partly due to a craving for the foods I was no longer supposed to indulge, and partly as a side effect from the meds. Most (although not all) of the oral meds cause an increased appetite (most of the orals meds are to increase the body's proper reaction to natural insulin) Also add the naturally slowing metabolism with aging, and the decreasing pancreas function as it wears out from trying to compensate (which is why many T2 become insulin dependent)

Diabetes (both types) is a progressive disease although T2 can sometimes (seldom) be reversed.

 

[sunndog]

Yes, mine cleared up too. In fact I still get blurred vision from it and it has always cleared up. But it can also be a symptom of permanent damage. It's better not to just take it for granted.

You are right mate, nothing should be taken for granted. But I doubt mark will take his eyesight for granted on my say so
Its pretty unlikely that he will have suffered permanent damage at this stage....the most likely outcome is that his vision will return to normal in due course

 

[santaman2000]

You are right mate, nothing should be taken for granted. But I doubt mark will take his eyesight for granted on my say so
Its pretty unlikely that he will have suffered permanent damage at this stage....the most likely outcome is that his vision will return to normal in due course

Agreed. That's what I'm hoping and praying for at any rate.

 

[Chiseller]

Wishing you the best Mark and congratulations on going straight edge. Wish I had your strength of commitment to quit the drink.

 

[Tengu]

My mother (died 1991, was diagnosed in 1945 when she was 7...) didnt suffer so much from diabetes as the secondary disorders (detached retinas, poor circulation, and heart conditions which killed her.)

Keep a close eye on everything. Dont be afraid to be hyperchondriac.

 

[santaman2000]

My mother (died 1991, was diagnosed in 1945 when she was 7...) didnt suffer so much from diabetes as the secondary disorders (detached retinas, poor circulation, and heart conditions which killed her.)

Keep a close eye on everything. Dont be afraid to be hyperchondriac.

That's pretty much the way it still works.l

 

[HillBill]

Well, i spoke to my specialist today.... he has doubts i'm type 1 now, as i'm showing resistance to the insulin..Gotta wait on blood tests coming back in a couple of weeks that will show what my pancreas is doing... got myself some reading glasses which have sorted my eyes out... can't read anything without them... everything's just a blur.

Thanks for all the advice and support... still got a lot to take in.

 

[crosslandkelly]

I hope all goes well for you Mark, best of luck.

 

[Albus Culter]

Let's hope they get you sorted fella

All takes it's sweet time for tests and stuff

Wishing you all the best

 

[santaman2000]

Keep us posted. And don't worry; it's a pain in the a$$ but it's nothing you can't handle if you put your mind to it.