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<blockquote data-quote="mountaintom" data-source="post: 1721966" data-attributes="member: 468050"><p>I knew from my symptoms that it was diabetes but knew very little about the disease itself. I thought perhaps I would have to take some pills for it. </p><p>It’s a massive thing to take on board but I think I’m handling it well. </p><p>I’m only 2 months in and was diagnosed 1 month after finally kicking a 20 year heavy drinking habit - I have a sneaking suspicion my daily beer self-medication had kept my blood sugars low. When I stopped drinking I lost 3 stone in 3 weeks. So G-d knows how long I’ve actually been poorly and not known. I’m also suspicious that my pancreas was damaged by years of abuse. But according to doctors and GAD it’s autoimmune. </p><p></p><p>I was hospitalised for 4 days and in the HDU. I’d never been a patient in a hospital before and always had a fear of hospitals and blood tests (I used to faint after bloods been taken) but I was remarkably calm and collected. Now I don’t mind the hospital. I was looked after by some amazing people. There were some far worse off people there than me. </p><p></p><p>Anyway, the important thing is that I am really glad of the diagnosis because it has saved my life in some ways. It’s given me order and a sense of self that I was lacking. I have always eaten pretty well but now I am eating really well and getting fit and strong. It’s made me conscious of my body as a part of me and not just something to abuse and take for granted. Without sounding too much like a hippy, I am grateful for every day that comes my way. </p><p>The only things that annoy me a little are sore fingers and people assuming my condition is lifestyle related and saying “oh so how are you getting on without cakes etc”. Christ’s sake. </p><p></p><p>ONWARD!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mountaintom, post: 1721966, member: 468050"] I knew from my symptoms that it was diabetes but knew very little about the disease itself. I thought perhaps I would have to take some pills for it. It’s a massive thing to take on board but I think I’m handling it well. I’m only 2 months in and was diagnosed 1 month after finally kicking a 20 year heavy drinking habit - I have a sneaking suspicion my daily beer self-medication had kept my blood sugars low. When I stopped drinking I lost 3 stone in 3 weeks. So G-d knows how long I’ve actually been poorly and not known. I’m also suspicious that my pancreas was damaged by years of abuse. But according to doctors and GAD it’s autoimmune. I was hospitalised for 4 days and in the HDU. I’d never been a patient in a hospital before and always had a fear of hospitals and blood tests (I used to faint after bloods been taken) but I was remarkably calm and collected. Now I don’t mind the hospital. I was looked after by some amazing people. There were some far worse off people there than me. Anyway, the important thing is that I am really glad of the diagnosis because it has saved my life in some ways. It’s given me order and a sense of self that I was lacking. I have always eaten pretty well but now I am eating really well and getting fit and strong. It’s made me conscious of my body as a part of me and not just something to abuse and take for granted. Without sounding too much like a hippy, I am grateful for every day that comes my way. The only things that annoy me a little are sore fingers and people assuming my condition is lifestyle related and saying “oh so how are you getting on without cakes etc”. Christ’s sake. ONWARD! [/QUOTE]
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