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  1. KesLouise

    Newly Diagnosed!

    Hello [emoji1309] and welcome! I was diagnosed in July it’s a bit of a whirlwind isn’t it?
  2. KesLouise

    HbA1c result today

    Having only been fairly recently diagnosed I’m pretty pleased that my results have gone from 97 to 61 since insulin use started. The nurse said she could have cried (happy of course!)
  3. KesLouise

    Type 1'stars R Us

    You guys are crazy, I love it! [emoji1319]
  4. KesLouise

    Type 1'stars R Us

    I must admit I looooooove [emoji893]
  5. KesLouise

    Type 1'stars R Us

    Hello everyone [emoji1309] thought I’d come join in and say hello :)
  6. KesLouise

    What was your bg reading last night and this morning?

    7.3 last night 5.8 this morning
  7. KesLouise

    Mental Health Rant

    Totally understand where you are coming from, was diagnosed in July this year after a misdiagnosis. It is really tough mentally and emotionally especially if you’ve struggled with you’re mental health before. This is a good place to find support and ask those questions that you might think...
  8. KesLouise

    Recently diagnosed with Type 1 and feeling depressed

    Hi there [emoji1309] I’ve also recently been diagnosed and feel the same way. I’m working with local services to turn things around. It’s hard to dig yourself out of a hole when you feel this way but I think knowing you’re not alone and there’s people out here you can talk to might bring a...
  9. KesLouise

    Burn out, anxiety and stress

    Hello lovely, all really good advice that’s been given. It’s hard isn’t it? I’m newly diagnosed and feel in a similar position. But I think approaching the team and getting some support sounds like the best idea. Maybe that will help to make things seem a little less overwhelming and help with...
  10. KesLouise

    Type 1 I want to give up

    Hang in there buddy. It’s **** but people keep telling me things will get better [emoji58]
  11. KesLouise

    Depression/suicide

    Thank you
  12. KesLouise

    Hypo? (Newbie type 1)

    That makes sense thank you
  13. KesLouise

    Hypo? (Newbie type 1)

    Thanks for be advice! I’m speaking about changing over next week so that’s good. I think it’s just getting used to managing things, but I’m seeing it can be done. You guys are amazing!
  14. KesLouise

    Hypo? (Newbie type 1)

    I’m due to speak with the team next week about changing insulin now the diagnosis has been confirmed but I’ll treat it if it gets low like you say [emoji4]
  15. KesLouise

    Hypo? (Newbie type 1)

    I get a bit confused when it comes to mentioning fast acting insulin etc because mines mixed - I think? It’s humalog mix 25
  16. KesLouise

    Hypo? (Newbie type 1)

    Sorry if this is a silly question! At what level should you treat low blood sugar? I’ve not been feeling right today and my blood sugars have been dropping with the last reading being 4.5, do I treat this? [emoji33]
  17. KesLouise

    Type 2 Test Strips and lancets

    I had the same thing happen to me, they only give 50 at a time and that’s meaning needing to order frequently which is just not realistic
  18. KesLouise

    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    [- What is your name? Kerry (Kes) - How old are you? 31 - Are you male or female? Female - Which country are you from? Uk - Which city/area do you live in? Kent - Are you religious? No - Pick three words to describe your personality. Kind, empathetic, determined - Do you have any pets...
  19. KesLouise

    Newly diagnosed with type 1 [emoji20]

    Hello it’s tough isn’t it? Had a recent diagnosis myself and finding it difficult to adjust. The forum seems to be a great place to connect with people and get good advice. I hope you start to feel emotionally better soon, totally get how you feel
  20. KesLouise

    Newbie diagnosis - bit overwhelmed

    Thanks guys I’ll definitely have a look for that book and will keep talking
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