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<blockquote data-quote="Shivani" data-source="post: 58061" data-attributes="member: 15810"><p>My mother had type 1 diabetes before i was born, most of my childhood my symptoms were ignored by my parents and doctor, they were busy trying to look after my her and i honestly don't resent them for that (she was not in control, lost the use of her legs and suffered alot). However she died when i was 11 years old, my father decided to take me in for a blood test. After taking the test, i heard nothing from my Doctor and as my father was working 2 jobs, I went ignored again. </p><p></p><p>I didn't think twice about it, thought it was normal that i was thirsty all the time, that i had to use the loo 3 times in an hour, blamed my teen self for the fatigue and moods. </p><p></p><p>When i turned 19, i got married and moved houses, my new doctor by area default rang me within days of receiving my file, there was panic as the receptionist tried a few times before successfully getting hold of me. It was then i was sent to the hospital for a full check up and i was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I should have been on insulin when i was 12 years old, maybe even sooner. </p><p></p><p>Can't dwell on these matters i guess, however i sometimes wish someone noticed me earlier.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shivani, post: 58061, member: 15810"] My mother had type 1 diabetes before i was born, most of my childhood my symptoms were ignored by my parents and doctor, they were busy trying to look after my her and i honestly don't resent them for that (she was not in control, lost the use of her legs and suffered alot). However she died when i was 11 years old, my father decided to take me in for a blood test. After taking the test, i heard nothing from my Doctor and as my father was working 2 jobs, I went ignored again. I didn't think twice about it, thought it was normal that i was thirsty all the time, that i had to use the loo 3 times in an hour, blamed my teen self for the fatigue and moods. When i turned 19, i got married and moved houses, my new doctor by area default rang me within days of receiving my file, there was panic as the receptionist tried a few times before successfully getting hold of me. It was then i was sent to the hospital for a full check up and i was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I should have been on insulin when i was 12 years old, maybe even sooner. Can't dwell on these matters i guess, however i sometimes wish someone noticed me earlier. [/QUOTE]
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