,Hi, this is my first posting on this Forum even though I have been an avid fan for over 2 years. I am 57 yr old female and am Type1 for 30 years. When I was diagnosed I was sent home and told to take some sugar if I felt nervy or shaky. Over the years I picked up some more information but not enough to keep good control so 12 years ago I developed Retinopathy and after all the laser treatment they could give me and a vitrectomy in both eyes and 2 cataract ops I went from being almost blind to having quite fair eyesight. In the meantime I developed end stage renal failure and was on home dialysis for 7 years waiting for a Kidney/Pancreas transplant. I connected to the machine every night for 10 hrs. I then received the transplant 3 years ago and within days I lost the Pancreas and was ill for a long time afterwards. I spent 8 months in hospital and now have an Illiostomy due to bowel obstruction but I have now got my life back and I intend to make the most of it. The Kidney is working brilliantly.
When I recovered I searched the internet for information and came upon your brilliant forum. I would even say it has saved my life. Last time I saw the dietician she remarked on my great knowledge of the illness and I owe all this to this forum. My bloods are now excellent and I rule the Diabetes instead of the other way round.
Sorry for the long post. Hope this makes a difference to someone and make them think about their control.
When I recovered I searched the internet for information and came upon your brilliant forum. I would even say it has saved my life. Last time I saw the dietician she remarked on my great knowledge of the illness and I owe all this to this forum. My bloods are now excellent and I rule the Diabetes instead of the other way round.
Sorry for the long post. Hope this makes a difference to someone and make them think about their control.