How old were you when you first diagnosed with type 1?? And how long do you have it??

60yearson

Member
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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Do not be too hard on yourself. No one can me a "perfect diabetic". Some days are easier than others. Be strong and have faith in yourself.
 
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Louise7

Newbie
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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
Been diagnosed about 2 weeks and I am 52!! Thought it was type 2 since last Nov but was unable to control BG levels with diet and exercise and have lost 4 st since last May ( was trying to lose weight but then couldn't maintain,it just kept going down). I have single figures for my BG and feeling much better.


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karla0304

Active Member
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31
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
Diagnosed just before my 3rd birthday almost 38 years ago. Had my birthday this week. Seen lots of changes best by far is a beta cell transplant. Had mine last year.


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Juicyj

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
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Pump
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Fascinating thread to read about all those diagnosed many moons ago, gives me hope for the future so thanks for sharing.

Diagnosed January 2012 aged 39, the only type 1 in the family and think I had it a few years as had gestational with my daughter in 2008, but onset came suddenly in 1 week.
 

xAoifex

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199
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
I recently "celebrated" my 10 year diaversary, I was 24 when I was diagnosed. It really doesn't seem that long ago!
 

Flycaster

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45 last year, felt unwell for years, mis diagnosed from a stay in hospital until the diabetic clinic rung the wife and told me to get there ASAP as I am type 1 and they said your type 2 and here is your tablets bye bye.

The hospital did load of tests though and found out I broke my back some years ago.

My wife does not call me names anymore when I am ill funny enough :)