I keep thinking back to how close I was to dying from a disease I didn't know I had.

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Paddy_nz

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Wow, another DKA victim, I feel for you bro!
I got hit hard a few months ago.
Was throwing up for almost ten days. I'm 34 and was diagnosed just before christmas '16
You guys seem to have bounced back better than me ...I'm still struggling to get energy for fully back to work
I can walk in the morning but often feel I have hardly the energy to function normally
But this and mild neuropathy are my only ongoing symptoms

Good luck to you all and keep in touch
 
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Robinredbreast

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bobneil said:
Indeed. I noticed my levels tanking really fast while walking yesterday, and I'm getting into strength training again eventually - that'll be fun. I'm going to try to stay on top.
The diabetes specialist told me that aside from higher risk for stroke and heart disease, it's entirely possible to avoid complications because there's quite a lot of diabetics that never go past 8.0 (I wish!)

My breakfast today was a banana smoothie (250ml milk, 2 tbsp yogurt, 1 large banana, 3 strawberries)
. Took 11 units to cover it, at a 1:3.5 carb ratio - my before was 7.8 and my after was 10.4, so... not bad, but maybe next time instead of 11U I'll try 13U.
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Hi and welcome. Many of us can relate to your pre-diagnosis situation, it's not uncommon and sadly it can be a potential killer, but you and others got the right medical treatment and you are here to tell your story. It will get easier in time and with advice and support from forum members is it always a great help. You are doing well so far and you have a positive outlook, good luck and take care :)
 
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