Yes I went to three camps between 1955 and 1958 ,one near Aylesbury,one in Clitheroe Lancashire and one in Pateley Bridge Yorkshire great fun and everyone was only on one injection a day.LOL. I am your long-lost twin!
It all seems so crazy in retrospect, doesn't it? Looking back, I think I was scared out of my wits till I was about 30!
Did any of you long-timers ever go to Diabetes Camp. I used to see the pictures in Balance Magazine sometimes and long to go. But you know, I never asked. Strange.
I became a diabetic at age 12 now it is starting to take it's toll. I can no longer work because of neuropathy. What is a person to do?
I was diagnosed with Type 1 at the age of 8 in October 1962, just before my birthday. I’ve already received a medal presented by the BDA to celebrate 50 years of living with type 1diabetes. I’ve now had Type 1 for 58 years......... I just wonder whe the new Diabetic Association will present it next medal.I clocked up 42 years in February.
I have had type1 for 53 years I have had some problems but still work as a meter reader I walk at least 10 miles per day but must be honest I rarely feel like doing it as I'm always tired (could be an age thing). I think mind set and good control are the major driving force with type 1 never let it beat you.I have had T1 Diabetes for 48 years. I was diagnosed when I was 3 years old
I have had type1 for 53 years I have had some problems but still work as a meter reader I walk at least 10 miles per day but must be honest I rarely feel like doing it as I'm always tired (could be an age thing). I think mind set and good control are the major driving force with type 1 never let it beat you.
Reading the last two posts has me smiling from ear to ear although it'll take me another 2 years to get half way to Ray B
Hi. I was diagnosed in 1972 and am still going strong. Have one or two complications but still manage to play golf twice a week. Never thought I woukld live to 60, but I'm 81 in 3 weeks.
Yes I have had Type 1 for 74 years and teach pilates classes 5/6 hours a week.
Ray B
Didn't do HBA1c s when I was diagnosed: it was a once a year blood test only. When I was 14 it was 2 blood tests on the same day, one at 11am and 1 at 3pm. I think the HBA1c came about when I had, had diabetes for around 25 years
HelloI became a diabetic at age 12 now it is starting to take it's toll. I can no longer work because of neuropathy. What is a person to do?