mental well-being

  1. D

    Newly Diagnosed Type 1

    Hi, I’ve just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the last 4 weeks. It’s been a bit of a difficult time trying to come to terms with it all. I’m 29 years old and healthy. It only got picked up due to a random blood tests as my levels were sitting at 22mmol. I’ve got these back down to...
  2. Lamont D

    Update after dsn and doctors view on neuroscience.

    I had my diabetic review, and my physical health is excellent. However, my doctor has suggested that I get another appointment with my neurologist because of the tremors. I replied that because I am taking more meds for my brain issues and would want to adjust to lower dosage on my...
  3. P

    Lonely.

    Anybody else feeling really lonely? It's something I struggle with alot and even moreso given the current situation. Had a bit of a disagreement with a friend today too which has added fuel to the fire. What's everyone doing to keep themselves occupied?
  4. LooperCat

    A Fork In The Road - interesting blog post.

    This blog post popped up on my Facebook timeline just now, and while it’s written about a type one diagnosis, there’s some points relevant to all flavours of diabetes. http://thegirlsguidetodiabetes.com/2019/07/24/diabetes-the-great-provocateur-can-make-you-better/
  5. IronLioness

    T2s: Do you feel a mindset change has happened since your diagnosis?

    Hello folks! So, just a random ramble I had today whilst going about my business , especially as over the past two weeks since diagnosis, which, to be honest, shouldn't have been that much of a shock (given my 'old' madcap erratic lifestyle of work/commute/hugely high stress/lack of good...