- Messages
- 18
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Hi all,
I know there are various posts regarding this sort of thing but I felt it'd be better if I told you about my personal situation in the hope someone can give me some advice.
I am 25 years old, have been Type 1 insulin dependent diabetic since I was 18months old. From when I was diagnosed until around a year ago, I was on two injections daily and it worked fine. I had no issues with it. However, at the clinic, my doctor told me that sooner or later I'd need to switch to a new programme. So I did. I am now on 3/4 injections a day. I take Lantus Solostar before bed (34 units), and Novorapid before meals (10 units).
However, my control (previously was immaculate... doctor's model patient etc) has slipped. I seem to have lost/be losing control and have little or no recognition of hypos. I only notice once it's too late and I can't do anything about it and need help from colleagues, partner, friends. Additionally, my hypos have become increasingly bizarre. I have 'spasms' and what I'd describe as involuntary body movements. THis happens regularly now. It's scary to experience and I can't pinpoint what is causing the problems.
I admit, I am 25, I drink with my friends etc, but i know where to draw the line. I eat 'ok', I certainly don't have a perfect diet but I get the food I need.
But the hypos are becoming so common and bizarre/scary, that I am living frmo one day to the next and getting to expect them to arrive.
I hear that people say once your body is used to diabetes (I've never known not having it) that your body doesn't respond to signals anymore. And I have also read that people on Lantus have experienced loss of awareness.
I'm worried, and would really appreciate your help. I am speaking with doctors, but I feel the advice on here, coming from diabetics experiencing it, is much more helpful for me.
Can people give me their thoughts/advice on the situation?
Any help, much appreciated.
Many thanks
Kevin
I know there are various posts regarding this sort of thing but I felt it'd be better if I told you about my personal situation in the hope someone can give me some advice.
I am 25 years old, have been Type 1 insulin dependent diabetic since I was 18months old. From when I was diagnosed until around a year ago, I was on two injections daily and it worked fine. I had no issues with it. However, at the clinic, my doctor told me that sooner or later I'd need to switch to a new programme. So I did. I am now on 3/4 injections a day. I take Lantus Solostar before bed (34 units), and Novorapid before meals (10 units).
However, my control (previously was immaculate... doctor's model patient etc) has slipped. I seem to have lost/be losing control and have little or no recognition of hypos. I only notice once it's too late and I can't do anything about it and need help from colleagues, partner, friends. Additionally, my hypos have become increasingly bizarre. I have 'spasms' and what I'd describe as involuntary body movements. THis happens regularly now. It's scary to experience and I can't pinpoint what is causing the problems.
I admit, I am 25, I drink with my friends etc, but i know where to draw the line. I eat 'ok', I certainly don't have a perfect diet but I get the food I need.
But the hypos are becoming so common and bizarre/scary, that I am living frmo one day to the next and getting to expect them to arrive.
I hear that people say once your body is used to diabetes (I've never known not having it) that your body doesn't respond to signals anymore. And I have also read that people on Lantus have experienced loss of awareness.
I'm worried, and would really appreciate your help. I am speaking with doctors, but I feel the advice on here, coming from diabetics experiencing it, is much more helpful for me.
Can people give me their thoughts/advice on the situation?
Any help, much appreciated.
Many thanks
Kevin