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<blockquote data-quote="Catsymoo" data-source="post: 325819" data-attributes="member: 45466"><p>Hi Aminas, I am 23 and got diagnosed a few months ago, believe me I know exactly how you feel. I was shocked as well since my diabetes was picked up on a pregnancy test at the doctors of all things.</p><p></p><p>At first it didn't sink in, then the reality came - it's for life. When the nurse gave me some medication to try and was telling me all this information like how to prick my finger, I felt bad. I cried all night, my parents were upset and shocked beyond belief. But do not consider it your enemy! Consider it your new best friend that is forcing you to eat healthily instead.</p><p></p><p>I know it's so hard to believe me right now, but trust me, soon all this will feel as normal and routine as showering or what have you. It is very normal to have high levels at the beginning. Some diabetics take years to get their levels stable. Even mine isn't that stable.</p><p></p><p>Since I am also new diagnosed and the same age, feel free to PM me and I'll tell you anything you want to know about starting out and how to deal with it all. It's very overwhelming and a LOT to take in.</p><p></p><p>Are you on insulin, Aminas? It can take a long time to adjust your dose if you are. I was put on Metformin and ate strict diet for a month because doctors thought I was some grey area between type 1 and type 2. I got figures like yours and was then put on insulin. If you aren't on insulin yet, don't fear it. Injecting it is nothing, trust me. Once your levels get down, you will be utterly amazed at how much better you feel, and how bad you really did feel before you treated your BG levels. </p><p></p><p>Also, I know it sounds weird, but consider yourself lucky that you are a type 1, not a type 2. Type 1 tends to show itself very fast and it's obvious you have it before it can do any real damage. Type 2 can go unnoticed for years and years. Also, if you are a type 1 and take insulin, you can eat more freely than people who just control it with diet. (no offense type 2s! :lol: )</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Catsymoo, post: 325819, member: 45466"] Hi Aminas, I am 23 and got diagnosed a few months ago, believe me I know exactly how you feel. I was shocked as well since my diabetes was picked up on a pregnancy test at the doctors of all things. At first it didn't sink in, then the reality came - it's for life. When the nurse gave me some medication to try and was telling me all this information like how to prick my finger, I felt bad. I cried all night, my parents were upset and shocked beyond belief. But do not consider it your enemy! Consider it your new best friend that is forcing you to eat healthily instead. I know it's so hard to believe me right now, but trust me, soon all this will feel as normal and routine as showering or what have you. It is very normal to have high levels at the beginning. Some diabetics take years to get their levels stable. Even mine isn't that stable. Since I am also new diagnosed and the same age, feel free to PM me and I'll tell you anything you want to know about starting out and how to deal with it all. It's very overwhelming and a LOT to take in. Are you on insulin, Aminas? It can take a long time to adjust your dose if you are. I was put on Metformin and ate strict diet for a month because doctors thought I was some grey area between type 1 and type 2. I got figures like yours and was then put on insulin. If you aren't on insulin yet, don't fear it. Injecting it is nothing, trust me. Once your levels get down, you will be utterly amazed at how much better you feel, and how bad you really did feel before you treated your BG levels. Also, I know it sounds weird, but consider yourself lucky that you are a type 1, not a type 2. Type 1 tends to show itself very fast and it's obvious you have it before it can do any real damage. Type 2 can go unnoticed for years and years. Also, if you are a type 1 and take insulin, you can eat more freely than people who just control it with diet. (no offense type 2s! :lol: ) [/QUOTE]
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