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  1. K

    Recently diagnosed & struggling

    Sorry you are struggling too. I hope you can get a nurse appointment soon and some proper help. It’s bewildering knowing where to start. I will happily do all the things needed to manage this, but despite reading a lot I’m still really lost where to begin.
  2. K

    Recently diagnosed & struggling

    Thank you for replying. I will do all the things you suggest. I’ve been taking detailed notes, but I’m obviously not testing enough. It’s been hard enough getting enough test strips for 4 tests a day so I will have to fight to get more. I find it so hard to work out what’s best to do as...
  3. K

    Recently diagnosed & struggling

    Hi, thank you for replying. I was in contact with the nurses most weeks for the first 2 months and then they said they would get back to me with the next appointment and never did. I chased it after a couple of weeks and have now got a phone appointment in a months time. It’s frustrating as...
  4. K

    Recently diagnosed & struggling

    Hello, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in January after a DKA at 44. I’ve felt really lost since as I’ve been left to deal with it with little help. COVID has prevented me from getting the usual level of care. My sugars are often over 14 when I wake up and bouncing from 4 to 19 throughout...