Any type 1s in northern ireland?

[Lynz84]

Hi All

I was thinking of starting a support group in northern ireland and just wanted to reach out and see if there are many with our fabulous (sarcasm) illness in the country!

 

[monty1878]

Hi All

I was thinking of starting a support group in northern ireland and just wanted to reach out and see if there are many with our fabulous (sarcasm) illness in the country!

Yip type 1 diagnosed just over two weeks ago - from Bangor

 

[Lynz84]

Hi Monty! Im sure its all a bit shocking at the moment. How are you feelin? Wat age are you?

 

[markbrown]

Type 1for 10 years now lorry driver and its not easy in my job but u have to put up with it east Belfast

 

[monty1878]

Hi Monty! Im sure its all a bit shocking at the moment. How are you feelin? Wat age are you?

32 lynz - just trying to get on with it and act as if it everything is normal. How long have you been diabetic?

 

[Lynz84]

Im just about to turn 32 on valentines day and feel middle aged lol ive been diabetic for 5 years now. To be honest it was a relief wen i was diagnosed as i was so ill for months!! Its good to be pragmatic about his illness but if ur having a tough time thats ok too!!

 

[monty1878]

Im just about to turn 32 on valentines day and feel middle aged lol ive been diabetic for 5 years now. To be honest it was a relief wen i was diagnosed as i was so ill for months!! Its good to be pragmatic about his illness but if ur having a tough time thats ok too!!

Yeah I pretty much knew I was diabetic based on the symptoms but spending 2 nights in hospital on a drip was the worst part.

The hassle of it all, checking before driving and the paranoia of being low are the hardest parts at the moment

 

[Lynz84]

The paranoia subsides a bit as you get used to things but dont ever get complacent....itll bite u in the bum. I dont drive yet (i know its shameful) but i can imagine thats very annoying!