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My name is Katie. I had type 1 diabetes for a long time and developed renal failure after I had my Son in 1999. I spent a year on Dialysis before I had a Kidny/pancreas transplant. Now I am not on any Insulin or Dialysis. I have joined this site because a lot of all my complications were caused by years of poor managment of my diabetes (and i am a Mental Health Nurse!) I jus would like to say that life is good now but poor control caused a lot of heart ache especialy when I los t my first Son, seven months into the pregnancy (Poor control) So Poor control really is not worth it . I know most just want to forget their Diabetes and get on with their life, but believe me it does catch up and can make life hell. :wink:
 
Hi Katie.
Welcome to the Forum. Nice to have you onboard. I am sure with your experience of Diabetes and also the emotional side of things you will be able to give much to the Forum Member's. As you say, poor control is not good.....why we always advocate getting good control early on and try to avoid those complications, which you sadly, know all too well can have a massive effect on your life......

After the Kidney/Pancreas transplant do you now still have to watch your food intake/type of foods ?
Do you still check Bg levels at all ?
 
No, I don't have to watch what I eat, although It has been recommended to me that I check my bg about once a week. The only thing I can't eat is grapefruit, it interferes with my anti-rejection meds.I also still have to visit the Diabetic clinic although only once a year as i am still registerd as having Type 1 diabetes that is being treated with a working transplant.
Cheers
Katie
 
This comment really makes me think! I've had diabetes for 19 years - since I was 8 years old. I've had real issues with my diabetes and although I've know for a long time the seriousness of diabetes I have always pushed it to one side letting other things in life take priority. All along knowing I should be dealing with it but not being able to overcome the brick wall that seemed to be in the way of me taking control of my life. I have very recently got a grip of things I think and am making a huge concious effort to take control to better my chances of a healthier future. I just hope I haven't left it too late and that my efforts are rewarded kindly by my body. I've only just joined the forum but reading posts on here over the last few weeks has been a part of my motivation to sort myself out, it seems a great place for sharing good & bad experiences with those who really know how it is to live with Diabetes...
 
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