Yes I was in hospital only yesterday which is why I find this very embarrassing
When to call an ambulance
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Why do you find it embarrassing?
You're just tring to learn to manage diabetes and diabetes doesn't play fair.
It's not embarrassing.
Weren't you in hospital a week or two ago as well?
I want my Dad back and I want my blood sugars to be normal. I'm eating properly I'm doing everything I can do!
it;s embarrassing because I can't keep this under control. I was in hospital just after Christmas for about 5 days
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That's just lack of experience and the time it takes to learn.
It's like being embarrassed at not speaking a language fluently after only two lessons, it doesn't make sense!
How was your diabetes managed at that time? Did you have hospital food on the same mealtime doses you are having now?
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Been there, done that .......
Trust me, when I was younger I had just started a new job and hadn't quite got round to telling them I was a T1, well I had a hypo and basically tried to fight of the work people trying to help me and they had to ring my mum to see if I had any know medical condition, I was about 25ish - now that was embarrassing ........
Insulin usage and control can be very very difficult at times, even those of us who have been on insulin for a long time can still have issues
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I wouldn't be embarrassed at all. You're learning to manage a really difficult condition, and you've only had a few weeks. I know how difficult this is. Stick with it.
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Hi Plantae. I guess we have to assume the ambulance turned up and you're in safe hands. Please let us know how you get on.
I'm in hospital. About to go into ICU I think. Lipase very high and a lot of pain. Pancreatitis
They're gonna stick another tube in my throat I guess 
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Best of luck. I hope everything goes well. Keep us informed, a lot of people behind you here.
Thank you. The doctors are coming soon. I'm sorry I didn't reply earlier I've just been in so much pain
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You're in the best place you can be, given that you're unwell. Not surprsied you're sick of it, anyone would be. maybe they'll work out what it is this time.
If I go into ICU (which I am pretty sure I will) I'll be away for weeks They stopped my insulin last night
They stopped my insulin last night
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I understand. I guess they wouldn't stop insulin unless you didn't need it, at least for now. I am well out of my depth with your condition, so I can only send you my very best wishes. Stay positive. This is the best chance of sorting out what's happening to you.
If you do go in ICU, I think they will allow you to use your phone if you want (they do in the UK) but Australia might be different.
Keep strong.
If you do go in ICU, I think they will allow you to use your phone if you want (they do in the UK) but Australia might be different.
Keep strong.
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We often have a useful skill of screening out bad experiences. Stay calm, stay positive.
