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Welcome from another recently diagnosed t1. I had 4 wks off and have now returned to work with a phased return. I’d take the break- Altho I mostly feel ok in myself now I still get tired very easily and work has been wiping me out even on reduced hours!

Thanks guys for all the replies. TBH I’m not sure what I would do with the info other than as was mentioned keeping an extra eagle eye out ;) ultimately I wouldn’t want them to end up in icu like I did, but appreciate that’s unlikely as hopefully we are all a lot more aware of the symptoms now...

Hi all Just wondered if anyone had done the family screening mentioned in link below, and if so what their experiences were? I’m recently diagnosed t1, I have no family history but have two young sons and wondered about getting them screened for my comfort... Thanks in advance! Lou...

I was going to post this question today too!! I've been diagnosed 5.5 weeks. Good to know I'm not alone - here's hoping it'll be back soon :)

BG 8.0 2hrs after eating so not too bad - thanks again :)

Thanks @noblehead :) it's not often I'm industrious enough to actually make soup - hoping it's edible haha!

Just making myself some soup and had a sudden panic! I'm carb counting (t1 for 1 month!) - do I need to include carbs for the squash? I can see on the app I use there is carbs but I was told I only need to worry about potatoes and the like (and baked beans!) and all other veggies I didn't need...

Done :)

I was discussing this with someone today as I'm a month diagnosed and now I think a couple of weeks late. I was assuming it was still my body recovering from my dka but was going to check at next appt if still not appeared. I've also been told that when it does arrive might mess with BG levels...

Hiya! I'm also newly diagnosed t1. Just joined the forum but think they'll be lots on here to help us out :)

Hi @evj95 I'm in very similar position - diagnosed t1 a month ago. I'm going back to work on Monday - am a bit scared but sure it will be fine (fingers crossed!). My mum has been the same - and I'm a 37 yr old mother of two - I know she means well but I've also felt the suffocation luckily she...

Hi guys. Just found this forum and wanted to say hello :) I'm lou and I'm 37. I was admitted to hospital a month ago today after what I thought was a cold had me struggling to breath. Was actually in dka and spent 3 days in ICU, then another 3 on the wards before I came home. Was a huge...