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[MyNameIsAlex]

Hello everybody! My name is Alex, I'm 24 years old and I'm from Romania. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in January but I didn't start a insulin treatment. I just came from my doctor who told me that soon I'll start the insulin treatment, so it's just a matter of time because my pancreas produces very little insulin (according to the C Peptid analyzes). I thought I could avoid insulin treatment but I was wrong.

My blood sugar is normal but I eat very few carbs to keep them in normal values. (without any medicamentation, I used to take a pill of Siofor everyday but now I stopped the medicamentation treatment)
For example: On Sunday, my blood sugar was:
Before breakfast: 84 mg/dL
After 2 hours, before a snack: 80 mg/dL
After 2 hours, before the lunch: 72 mg/dL
After 2 hours, before a snack: 133 mg/dL
After 2 hours, before the dinner: 111 mg/dL
After 2 hours, before a snack: 78 mg/dL

 

[Daibell]

Hi. Those figures are very good, but you may find that as your pancreas fades you will need to start insulin or perhaps tablets for a while. Just keep testing and you will know when you need medication.

 

[4ratbags]

Hi and welcome to the forum

 

[jo78]

Unfortunately, 'insulin' is always needed If you have been diagnosed with type 1...
It catches up, so don't wait until your extremely poorly.
Many have tried, even thinking they will work off the high sugar's.
If only it was that simple.
Hope your checking ketenes', they are the true diagnosis of diabetes.

 

[jo78]

Or should I say, let you know when your insulin deficient...

 

[MyNameIsAlex]

Unfortunately, 'insulin' is always needed If you have been diagnosed with type 1...
It catches up, so don't wait until your extremely poorly.
Many have tried, even thinking they will work off the high sugar's.
If only it was that simple.
Hope your checking ketenes', they are the true diagnosis of diabetes.

Yes, you are right, this is what my doctor told me..
I kept my blood sugar in normal values only because I ate very few carbs and when my doctor saw what I'm eating every day (and quantities), she told me to stop doing that and start eating like a normal person because this type of diet will weaken my body.


I am just wondering how painful can a insulin injection be..

 

[MyNameIsAlex]

Another problem is that I got a job on a cruise ship in USA and I don't know if I'll be able to work as a waiter 7 days a week... What do you think?

 

[jo78]

Another problem is that I got a job on a cruise ship in USA and I don't know if I'll be able to work as a waiter 7 days a week... What do you think?

Hi Alex,
I would say don't let this diagnosis interfere with your work plans. You will just have to check bloods more frequently, especially when your adjusting insulin.
My main advice would be for you to carry some form of fast acting sugar at all times.
Sounds like a great opportunity, go for it.
Injections can be painful for a second but I can promise you the needles are really small and you will get used to it.