If you are newly diagnosed with diabetes and would like to share your experiences or support with other people that have recently been diagnosed, please use this forum. Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:25:18 +0000 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:25:18 +0000 Diabetes Forum • The Global Diabetes Community http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/newly-diagnosed.39/ Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:12:09 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/cant-sleep.123333/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/cant-sleep.123333/ invalid@example.com (charliebarker) charliebarker
Can't sleep !]]> 37 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 20:57:11 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/argh.123375/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/argh.123375/ invalid@example.com (Loobielooz_) Loobielooz_
Any suggestions gratefully accepted.]]> 4 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 19:53:30 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/new-type-1-sugar-readings-high-20s.123319/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/new-type-1-sugar-readings-high-20s.123319/ invalid@example.com (Christina97587) Christina97587
So I'm 24 years old and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last week after a sudden onset of symptoms. I've had sugar readings of between 21-28 all week and I feel awful!
I'm reading lots of things on the internet about units of insulin per grams of carbs and I'm so confused!
I spoke won't the diabetic nurse specialist who said I could eat what I wanted but we just need to get my insulin levels right.
I've cut down on sugars and trying to eat a low carb diet...

New Type 1 - sugar readings high 20's]]> 17 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 15:01:55 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/gutted.123343/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/gutted.123343/ invalid@example.com (licklemoose) licklemoose stood on the scales and 5 1/2lb on
normally i blind weigh and its written in my book so i can decide if and when i look, but i knew it would be a gain so didnt blind weigh
anyhow i got my 12 week journal so i can log my glucose results before and after foods and keep track of wha i can and cant eat
took 2 furusomide so will have a fun day up and down the stairs and lots of fluids
i know it wasnt all water as i had all them white rolls...

gutted]]> 1 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 12:07:31 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/probiotics.123344/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/probiotics.123344/ invalid@example.com (licklemoose) licklemoose thanks]]> 3 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 05:56:31 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/my-theory-on-blood-sugar-and-developing-t2.123209/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/my-theory-on-blood-sugar-and-developing-t2.123209/ invalid@example.com (New2T1D) New2T1D
My theory on blood sugar and developing T2]]> 11 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 04:28:38 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/nhs-care-shocking.123006/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/nhs-care-shocking.123006/ invalid@example.com (Kevvb1) Kevvb1
Nhs care shocking]]> 27 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 23:27:06 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/hypo.123309/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/hypo.123309/ invalid@example.com (Wayne18000) Wayne18000 9 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 21:43:25 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/helpful-hint-for-blood-testing.123262/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/helpful-hint-for-blood-testing.123262/ invalid@example.com (Sinulae) Sinulae Take a tissue
Fold in half.
Then fold bottom edges to the middle and run fingers along bottom crease to ensure it stays folded.
Take top edge and fold forward down over to bottom edge.
Press fingers along top crease to ensure it stays.
You should have a long piece about 2.6 cm (1 inch)wide.
While Holding both ends with thumb and middle fingers stretch left hand index finger (one next to thumb) to middle of tissue and bring both ends together .
Firm well along...

Helpful hint for blood testing.]]> 40 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 21:13:21 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/newly-diagnosed.119329/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/newly-diagnosed.119329/ invalid@example.com (London_Lady_D) London_Lady_D
I went to the Doctor about a pain in my side he wanted to take some bloods and referred to a colon clinic. this was on a Monday
On Wednesday my phone at home and my mobile was filled with messages from the Doctor. Went to see him thinking the worst . He told be I had a very high sugar level and was classed as diabetic. he put me on Metformin 850g 3 times a day.
Started taken them on Thursday was violently sick for 10 - days.. I left a number of messages on the phone for him, finally...

Newly diagnosed]]> 34 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 19:34:22 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/newly-diagnosed-confused-about-carbs.122530/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/newly-diagnosed-confused-about-carbs.122530/ invalid@example.com (brianmt) brianmt
Newly diagnosed, confused about carbs]]> 24 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 08:17:05 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/not-new-to-type-2-diabetes.123283/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/not-new-to-type-2-diabetes.123283/ invalid@example.com (ChuckleMe2017) ChuckleMe2017
Had Type 2 for several years now, and this is my first time of joining any Forum.]]> 4 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 21:49:21 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/really-struggling.123272/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/really-struggling.123272/ invalid@example.com (licklemoose) licklemoose im craving bad foods and giving in to them
yesterday had a bbq at daughters, i had sausages in a protien roll and salad
got home with all the leftovers and ate a tonne of buttered white crusty rolls
then had cake last night
today i had cheese twists from lidl, choc wafers and pasta
im never going to get better at this rate
feeling pretty crappy right now]]> 7 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 13:13:11 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/advice.122479/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/advice.122479/ invalid@example.com (Jc3131) Jc3131
After getting off nights and into a settled routine I noticed the tiredness etc was still with me. Last week I think everything came to a head. I was constantly drinking, urinating and my vision was blurred. Also the feeling of been hungover in the morning got more regular.

After a blood test on friday I received a call...

Advice]]> 52 Sat, 08 Jul 2017 20:22:15 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/lancets-disposal.123096/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/lancets-disposal.123096/ invalid@example.com (licklemoose) licklemoose at the moment im using an old tablet bottle to put them in
should i take them to chemist once full or just put in the bin?]]> 17 Sat, 08 Jul 2017 18:05:20 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/should-i-be-worried.122666/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/should-i-be-worried.122666/ invalid@example.com (Vejovis) Vejovis
I spoke to the surgery's diabetic nurse today , but can't get in to see her until August.

So basically, I don't feel diabetic, I don't have increased thirst, definitely don't have increased urination, no weight loss (I wish). I do get dry eyes...

Should I be worried]]> 30 Fri, 07 Jul 2017 21:34:59 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/high-levels.123189/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/high-levels.123189/ invalid@example.com (licklemoose) licklemoose is it to do with the heat?
im drinking lots and hardly eaten
and my feet are swollen despite being on water tablets .(]]> 11 Fri, 07 Jul 2017 08:54:08 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/i-can-eat-grapes.123087/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/i-can-eat-grapes.123087/ invalid@example.com (licklemoose) licklemoose so i chopped up some cheese and ate both tubs of grapes (i love grapes)
measured my glucose an hour later 6.9
another hour later it was 5
obviously i wont have them everyday but at least i have the option for a snack]]> 10 Fri, 07 Jul 2017 04:17:08 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/hoping-someones-awake-to-help-me.123162/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/hoping-someones-awake-to-help-me.123162/ invalid@example.com (Juju13) Juju13 7 Thu, 06 Jul 2017 21:57:50 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/just-joined-the-t1-club.123149/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/just-joined-the-t1-club.123149/ invalid@example.com (jmutton) jmutton
I've just recently been diagnosed as a type 1 (I'm 31) on the 16th June 2017. All came a bit of a shock after having some blood tests for something else and then got called back to the doctors to discuss the results.

My HbA1c was 163 mmol/mol and ketones in my urine. An hour later from the doctors I was up the hospital with the possibility of going onto an insulin drip. Thankfully that didn't happen! I have to say a big thank-you to my local NHS as everyone has been great....

Just joined the T1 club!]]> 6