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    At what age were you diagnosed?

    I was 37 -- diagnosed in May this year!
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    It hit me

    Sorry, I hit send before I'd finished! But yes...it's changed everything, hasn't it? I find myself having a complete meltdown over the smallest thing...a failed parallel park being the last thing to lose my mind over.
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    It hit me

    Hi @Lisa69free. I was diagnosed T1 this year, too - in May. I've experienced similar, sort of. I've been on a rollercoaster of emotions. I was very down over the summer, constantly crying, I could just about function at work (working from home) but that was my limit. I turned a corner in...
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    T1D - fear of eating...

    Thank you all so much for your thoughtful and detailed replies...I really appreciate it. I'd always had a tricky relationship with food, but over the past year I felt it had really improved...it's ironic that I've now got a condition that requires I pay very close attention to what I eat... But...
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    T1D - fear of eating...

    Thank you for such a swift and thoughtful reply, @Juicyj. My fasting levels are around the 8-9 level, then always rise to about 9-11 before breakfast, which I typically have about two hours after waking up. This is the one that most concerns me, when I spoke to the consultant last week she was...
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    T1D - fear of eating...

    Hi all, I was diagnosed at the end of May, and am currently on fixed insulin doses - breakfast, lunch, dinner and long lasting at night. Some days I really struggle with fear of eating, if my blood sugar is a bit higher then I feel like I can't eat too many carbs with a meal. I'm also afraid...
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    Second COVID vaccine...

    Thank you all for your thoughtful replies. I'll hang tight and remain cautious - I work remotely anyway so no concerns about being thrown back into the office or having to commute.
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    Second COVID vaccine...

    Hi all! I'm possibly in a unique situation here, but thought I'd see if anyone could help anyway. I was diagnosed Type 1 at the end of May, and was due my first vaccine two days after I was admitted to hospital. I had to cancel this as I was in ICU. I've since had my first dose - on 13 June -...
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    Consultant unsure which type despite positive GAD result

    So sorry that you’ve been put in such a confusing situation, that can’t be doing anything for your stress. I can’t offer any advice other than to share my experience, I lost a lot of weight in the months leading to diagnosis of type 1. I also attributed it to stress. I am 37 and we have no...
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    Tastes have changed

    My taste has changed a little. I really went off green veg in the six months until my diagnosis and now I can’t get enough of it. Conversely, I used to drink sparkling water and have a can of diet pop, but I can’t stand either at the moment. In fact, I’m struggling to drink much at all and have...
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    Type 1'stars R Us

    Morning! It’s so grey here today, do we think that’s it for summer now?!
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    COVID-19 may cause diabetes

    I’ve been reading up about this, after myself being diagnosed Type 1 last month, age 37. I may have had COVID and been asymptomatic, or just had mild symptoms (I had a period of fatigue and a light cough early last summer, but was never tested). I’ll never know, but I’ll be watching it closely...
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    Newly diagnosed, dreadful healthcare experience…

    Thank you all SO much for your detailed replies, they have all given me a lot of reassurance. I’m going to keep trying my DN today and hope I get through, but knowing that higher sugars are usual at the start makes me feel a lot better. im quite up on nutrition, I’ve always had an interest in...
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    Newly diagnosed, dreadful healthcare experience…

    Hi all! New to the forum and newly diagnosed T1. Was admitted to hospital with DKA five weeks ago, and diagnosed at 37. I was in hospital for 10 days, three in ICU and then on the ward. I cannot fault the nurses on my ward, they were wonderful and I will never, ever forget their kindness and...