daisymj14
Well-Known Member
Hi all 
I have had type 1 diabetes for 16 years.. but I have never spoken about it to anyone.
I now feel worried sick that my health situation may have gone too far already.
An unstable life has meant that I have got used to not talking about diabetes (completely ignoring it is probably a better term) so I have joined the forum. A light bulb has come on inside my head and made me realise that I need to start looking after myself after reading a heartbreaking news article today about a diabetes related tragedy of someone my age.
I have great respect for everyone who supports each other on this forum, I didn't even know it existed.
I don't know where to start
but I am going to spend a few days reading posts and actually doing my blood sugars properly.
I am now settled in a new home with an amazing partner, but he doesn't know much about Diabetes because I don't know very much.
I have some retinopathy issues that I'm awaiting treatment for, I haven't had a HBA1C done for a few years but have today booked in with the doctor for next week.
Any support is much appreciated x

I have had type 1 diabetes for 16 years.. but I have never spoken about it to anyone.
I now feel worried sick that my health situation may have gone too far already.
An unstable life has meant that I have got used to not talking about diabetes (completely ignoring it is probably a better term) so I have joined the forum. A light bulb has come on inside my head and made me realise that I need to start looking after myself after reading a heartbreaking news article today about a diabetes related tragedy of someone my age.
I have great respect for everyone who supports each other on this forum, I didn't even know it existed.
I don't know where to start

I am now settled in a new home with an amazing partner, but he doesn't know much about Diabetes because I don't know very much.
I have some retinopathy issues that I'm awaiting treatment for, I haven't had a HBA1C done for a few years but have today booked in with the doctor for next week.
Any support is much appreciated x