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<blockquote data-quote="ebony321" data-source="post: 213723" data-attributes="member: 17199"><p>hi hayley, </p><p></p><p>I'm sorry to hear what's happened to you recently <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> </p><p></p><p>On one hand it's never good when someone else joins the forum, as it means another diagnosis, but on the other hand (my favourite) you've found a very good place to talk to people who are in the same boat and can really understand whats your going through <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Daisy is a moderator here, and i'm sure she will be along soon to kindly post some great info that's shared with all members of the forum. It's very pro-active advice/info which you will see is 100% behind managing diabetes and self testing etc. No matter what medication you are on it's alays best to know your levels, then you can act on any you aren't happy with.</p><p></p><p>Last year my mum who was 44 also at the time, collapsed and went into cardiac arrest, unexpected as the only condition she has is asthma, luckily my nana was home to help her and the fast response was here quick thankfully to save her life.</p><p></p><p>She was in intensive care for two days before being moved onto a heart ward, they still don't know what happened, they have investigated and investigated to see if she has an underlying condition and nothing was found, eventually she was fitted with a de-fib (shocks her heart if she goes into VF, it's fitted under her collarbone and into her heart)</p><p></p><p>This was the same year her sister died aged 47 from liver failure due to alcoholism. the year prior to this she split with my younger sisters father partner of 17 years, which happened 3 months after i was diagnosed with diabetes aged 20.</p><p></p><p>So i sort of understand how terrible things can seem, and how horrible life can be that it not only strikes you once but several times in such a short space of time.</p><p></p><p>But things have gotten better for me and my family, it takes hardwork to come to terms with things, the way i see it is that things happen that can't be taken back, i can't rewind things and make it different. But i can be positive about it, i can learn from the cruel things that life throws at me and i can turn it into an advantage!</p><p></p><p>From diabetes i have learnt that i CAN be commited. i AM strong willed and determined. i CAN live a long healthy life. I am more aware of food, exercise and my health in general. I've learnt im not invincible but i've also learnt i'm not made of glass either. I've learnt a great deal more in the past two years than i did the previous 21!</p><p></p><p>I hope the best for you with your heart, and i hope things start looking up for you too. I assure you if you speak your mind and ask anything you like here there are many great people who can help, advise and support you. It's all confusing now i bet, especially with conflicting advice, but after a while you will pick out the advice that better suits you helping you to control your diabetes the best you can.</p><p></p><p>All the best Hayley i hope some of what i said helps and welcome the the forum <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ebony321, post: 213723, member: 17199"] hi hayley, I'm sorry to hear what's happened to you recently :( On one hand it's never good when someone else joins the forum, as it means another diagnosis, but on the other hand (my favourite) you've found a very good place to talk to people who are in the same boat and can really understand whats your going through :) Daisy is a moderator here, and i'm sure she will be along soon to kindly post some great info that's shared with all members of the forum. It's very pro-active advice/info which you will see is 100% behind managing diabetes and self testing etc. No matter what medication you are on it's alays best to know your levels, then you can act on any you aren't happy with. Last year my mum who was 44 also at the time, collapsed and went into cardiac arrest, unexpected as the only condition she has is asthma, luckily my nana was home to help her and the fast response was here quick thankfully to save her life. She was in intensive care for two days before being moved onto a heart ward, they still don't know what happened, they have investigated and investigated to see if she has an underlying condition and nothing was found, eventually she was fitted with a de-fib (shocks her heart if she goes into VF, it's fitted under her collarbone and into her heart) This was the same year her sister died aged 47 from liver failure due to alcoholism. the year prior to this she split with my younger sisters father partner of 17 years, which happened 3 months after i was diagnosed with diabetes aged 20. So i sort of understand how terrible things can seem, and how horrible life can be that it not only strikes you once but several times in such a short space of time. But things have gotten better for me and my family, it takes hardwork to come to terms with things, the way i see it is that things happen that can't be taken back, i can't rewind things and make it different. But i can be positive about it, i can learn from the cruel things that life throws at me and i can turn it into an advantage! From diabetes i have learnt that i CAN be commited. i AM strong willed and determined. i CAN live a long healthy life. I am more aware of food, exercise and my health in general. I've learnt im not invincible but i've also learnt i'm not made of glass either. I've learnt a great deal more in the past two years than i did the previous 21! I hope the best for you with your heart, and i hope things start looking up for you too. I assure you if you speak your mind and ask anything you like here there are many great people who can help, advise and support you. It's all confusing now i bet, especially with conflicting advice, but after a while you will pick out the advice that better suits you helping you to control your diabetes the best you can. All the best Hayley i hope some of what i said helps and welcome the the forum :) [/QUOTE]
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