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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
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- Insulin
So, September 14th... Yep, that's when my life changed forever. I guess in some respects, I was one of the lucky ones, my transition to this lifestyle was less dramatic than others. It was all pre-planned. You see, I have this mad endocrine condition. After a distal-pancreatectomy at aged 11 and no complications until now when the whole thing had to come out, that's 17 years of being just peachy... (I'll leave you to do the math, we're usually pretty good at it.) Type 1, I'm coming to get you and I'll kick your butt at Trivial Pursuit too!
I've been lurking on this forum for a few months now. I never felt brave enough to say hello or anything... But honestly, how amazing is it to have somewhere to learn, share experiences and just receive a little pat on the shoulder that says, "Hey Kiddo, don't panic, you're doing just fine."??
For that, I've got to say THANK YOU!
My journey so far has been amazing. A fairly lengthy operation, a new regime of medicine and big changes, but the specialists at the hospital have taken such good care of me and prepared me for whatever this thing can throw at me. I'm feeling positive and dare I say it, the whole experience has forced me to change my lifestyle but all for the better!!
My first HBA1C was 47, so with no pancreas and therefore no honeymoon period, that's pretty good, right? I might never get my L-Plates off, but I'm going to give it a **** good go!
I know I'll have dark days, injecting is a pain in the **** and the amount of "oh, but you shouldn't have that, you're diabetic, right?"-s, will only get more annoying, but with a little discipline (I still indulge in some RedWine and DarkChocolate, they're good for you, aren't they? ) I'm coping for now.
It'd be great to hear from anyone else in the Belfast area, or anywhere for that matter... And thanks for reading this far!
Ruth
I've been lurking on this forum for a few months now. I never felt brave enough to say hello or anything... But honestly, how amazing is it to have somewhere to learn, share experiences and just receive a little pat on the shoulder that says, "Hey Kiddo, don't panic, you're doing just fine."??
For that, I've got to say THANK YOU!
My journey so far has been amazing. A fairly lengthy operation, a new regime of medicine and big changes, but the specialists at the hospital have taken such good care of me and prepared me for whatever this thing can throw at me. I'm feeling positive and dare I say it, the whole experience has forced me to change my lifestyle but all for the better!!
My first HBA1C was 47, so with no pancreas and therefore no honeymoon period, that's pretty good, right? I might never get my L-Plates off, but I'm going to give it a **** good go!
I know I'll have dark days, injecting is a pain in the **** and the amount of "oh, but you shouldn't have that, you're diabetic, right?"-s, will only get more annoying, but with a little discipline (I still indulge in some RedWine and DarkChocolate, they're good for you, aren't they? ) I'm coping for now.
It'd be great to hear from anyone else in the Belfast area, or anywhere for that matter... And thanks for reading this far!
Ruth
