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A T1 diagnosis is enough of a trauma. I think throwing “low carb” at somebody on day one is irresponsible. There should be advice for “early care” (getting to grips with the whole bloody thing) and then advice for “further down the line” and the possibility of lowering carbs etc. It could be too much for a newly diagnosed T1. And nothing is mentioned about emotional care, psychological stuff.
Yes, I read some members with type 1, especially younger people than myself who can't cope with it and see it as a death sentence. it's not, but it feels that way to them. When I was diagnosed, hundreds of miles away from my home, my EX had left and I had two children to take care of, aged 12 and 6, I stayed in North Tees hospital for one week and then was advised to stay with my relative for another week to get to grips with type 1, also I had a long journey back to Hampshire,on my own, via two coaches. I just had to get on with it all and that's what I have done. I find that now, I go through more emotional and psychological 'problems' than I ever did before.