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Any type 1's here who live in Sydney?

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Grace5555

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Location
Sydney
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
I am a type 1 diabetic who was diagnosed 5 years ago. I can admit the last 4 years of having it I have ignored it. I am just having the realisation now, that if I want to be on my death bed in a couple of years, then I need to take it very seriously.

If there is anyone who is living in Sydney with this disease and is doing well, I would love to talk to you and ask questions. I have never met another type 1 diabetic and would find it interesting if someone goes through the same things I do.

In saying this, if any person with type 1 who is able to live successfully (family, job, etc) then I would be interested in some advice and tips please...

I am studying law so very interested in knowing if this is even possible or worth doing as the reality is I may not be able to work by the time I graduate.

I have no complications at the moment, besides my vision has changed since I have been diagnosed - but apparently it is not long term damage and because my sugars are high 24/7
 
I'm in Melbourne, not that far away. I'm sure there's a few Sydney siders here.
Here are some support groups listed on Diabetes NSW, a good place to get in touch with other T1s.

Of course it's worth doing your law degree, T1 shouldn't stop you doing anything, it just makes a few thing a bit more difficult. I've had T1 for 43 years, I've done scuba diving courses in the Maldives, travelled Australia for 12 months in a 4wd, trekked through Thailand, been married for 20 years, have 2 beautiful (non T1) teenage daughters and a successful career in IT.

Don't let it stop you!

My control has only been really tight for the last few years, so it never too late to get on top of it.
I'd suggest doing a DAFNE course, it is a great starter to learn all the mechanics, adjustment techniques and meet other T1s.
There is also heaps of help available on this forum, just ask. It's a lot more progressive and active than most Australian D forums.

Good Luck.
 
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Thanks for your response.. even hearing this makes me feel a little more positive!

43 years is a long time with diabetes so it makes me hopeful i can do the same :)
 
Hi Grace
Still viewing DCUK posts?
I am posting this instead of a PM in case others in a very similar position to you are interested.
I am in the very early stages of preparing an article for a legal journal essentially on the topic of the potential liability of a range of types of health care practitioners (in NSW) for failing to take into consideration (at all, or negligently) ketogenic (or even just LCHF) nutrition when advising IDDM and NIDDM patients.
It is a big and complicated topic. I would be assisted by a uni law student as my unpaid research assistant. Normally to get one I would approach one of several unis in Sydney with which I have some connection. My son (your age) is studying law at one of them but I would not use him - too close to home!
The paper is a mid-term project so there is no clear plan.
If you help me in this classic unpaid uncredited role for a law student you can get training in legal reasoning, legal research, learn about things relevant to your diabetes and maybe see how in practice T1/1.5 should not rule your law professional career.
If interested send me a PM.
 
zjed said:
I'm in Melbourne, not that far away. I'm sure there's a few Sydney siders here.
Here are some support groups listed on Diabetes NSW, a good place to get in touch with other T1s.

Of course it's worth doing your law degree, T1 shouldn't stop you doing anything, it just makes a few thing a bit more difficult. I've had T1 for 43 years, I've done scuba diving courses in the Maldives, travelled Australia for 12 months in a 4wd, trekked through Thailand, been married for 20 years, have 2 beautiful (non T1) teenage daughters and a successful career in IT.

Don't let it stop you!

My control has only been really tight for the last few years, so it never too late to get on top of it.
I'd suggest doing a DAFNE course, it is a great starter to learn all the mechanics, adjustment techniques and meet other T1s.
There is also heaps of help available on this forum, just ask. It's a lot more progressive and active than most Australian D forums.

Good Luck.
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I agree 100%, others will pop along soon and agree likewise.

Do your degree, enjoy life and live with your diabetes. It is a bit of a hurdle but with knowledge and practice you'll be competing like an olympian.

Regards

Martin
 
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