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  1. bevellar

    Overwhelmed by diagnosis of Type 1 earlier this week

    My husband was diagnosed type 1 this year and it took about 4 months to get everything settled and some steady low blood sugars He's doing great now and carb counting Good luck
  2. bevellar

    Facts make me anxious

    Had some facts about type 1 and longer life expectancy but when I read further it said that people with type 1 live approx 12 years less than the average person These reports really scare me and heighten my anxiety Anyone else feel the same ?? Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum mobile app
  3. bevellar

    New & confused Type 1

    My husband was diagnosed type 1 4 months ago approx He is now carb counting after seeing dietician and is finding this so much easier . his blood sugar levels have now stabilised with perfect readings however it's taken this long . Consultant said it takes a couple of months . It is very...
  4. bevellar

    Twitches

    Hi my husband is newly diagnosed type 1 Since starting his treatment he says he is experiencing twitches in parts of his body He receives it as the same as when your eye twitches but could be anywhere , his arm , leg ect Does anyone else experience this ?
  5. bevellar

    Night sweats

    My husband was diagnosed type 1 about 6 weeks ago and his levels are all over the place He went to bed with a 9.6 reading and then when he got up for work at 3am they were 7.6 however again when he woke his t shirt was soaking wet literally This has happened about three times previously too...
  6. bevellar

    24 Year Old, Type 1 as of 4/02/2016

    My husband is 49 and also had blood tests after losing weight He was diagnosed with lada type diabetes which was explained as being late onset type 1 He's coped well however he has has 1 or 2 down days I think that was purely due to the frustrating fact that he has always looked after himself...
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    New lada type diagnosis

    My husband was diagnosed as lada type 2 weeks ago and has been on insulin 4times a day , his levels are still all over the place We have seen consultant and diabetic nurse and are waiting for an apt with dietician . I've read posts where others are saying they need to take insulin with...
  8. bevellar

    What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

    Excuse my ignorance but what is LC cheesecake and LC toast ??
  9. bevellar

    Husband diagnosed type 1 today

    Thank you for all this info
  10. bevellar

    Husband diagnosed type 1 today

    Aw thank you I have been thinking 'why him ' When he had always looked after himself I understand that this makes no difference with type 1 but it's hard to get my head around it The support on here is amazing and I'm already feeling much better today He's taking it all in his stride I'm...
  11. bevellar

    Newbie

    @Prem51 Thanks for your help
  12. bevellar

    Husband diagnosed type 1 today

    Thank you This forum is a godsend ❤️
  13. bevellar

    Husband diagnosed type 1 today

    Thank you
  14. bevellar

    Husband diagnosed type 1 today

    Thank you
  15. bevellar

    Husband diagnosed type 1 today

    Thanks for your help it's much appreciated It makes such a difference to talk about this with others
  16. bevellar

    Husband diagnosed type 1 today

    Thanks for your kind words
  17. bevellar

    Please help

    Can you tell me why I can't reply to any posts and keep getting this message please
  18. bevellar

    Husband diagnosed type 1 today

    Can you tell me what a persons hba1c should be please
  19. bevellar

    Newbie

    Can you please explain how I can message people or reply to thread I have started I'm new to this and need all the support I can get
  20. bevellar

    Husband diagnosed type 1 today

    Hi My husband was diagnosed type 1 today after having blood tests 2 days ago . He has been losing weight for a couple of years which we put down to taking a more active job in work. So yes today has come as a bit of a shock considering he is 49 and has always looked after himself , eating...