I was diagnosed four weeks ago after being misdiagnosed as type 2. I am on novorapid and lantus. I have just started a low carb diet. So far I am coping but have become a little obsessed with testing blood and numbers. I guess I will be now especially because my insulin still needs tweaking to bring it down further. I have been reading forum posts and am grateful l for the information I have gleaned. So thankyou all the way from Australia.
Hi there, welcome !
I've been a type1 diabetic for 56 years ( got it when I was 3 y.o.) and sometimes it's been really **** and sometimes it has taught me very useful things.
I'm a professional sportsperson, held a couple of world records and live a very active life in the mountains.
I reckon if you spend 20% of your energies looking after your diabetes and reacting to food and blood sugar readings you can have a fulfilling and great life.
Lots of exercise, quality food and very little or no alcohol/drugs and a bit of luck and life can be enhanced.
Good luck !