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<blockquote data-quote="Wallin" data-source="post: 2036792" data-attributes="member: 137630"><p>Hi,</p><p>I had my pancreas removed four years ago, and on leaving hospital was given needles, syringes, and insulin, and told that a diabetes nurse for my area would contact me.</p><p>She did, and brought masses of leaflets, and information with her. All of which was totally baffling to a very nearly diagnosed T1.</p><p>Like you I was told to keep a record of BG before meals, and two hours after, and told how much insulin to have before each meal.</p><p>Reading the literature I was terrified when my BG rose to the 20+ I even packed a bag to take to hospital if I went hyperglycaemic. I frequently went hypoglycaemic too.</p><p>I woke every night at one hour intervals to test my BG levels. I was anxious all the time, and running to my GP almost weekly with concerns.</p><p>I started asking to go on a DAPHNE course, but was told that there wasn’t one in my area. Then was told that there was a waiting list of a year to attend the course. In desperation I rang round hospitals within a thirty mile radius, and finally found one that could offer me a course within six months. Once I attended the course there was no looking back. Yes, I still get the occasional high or low, but I now know how to treat them, and no longer go into panic mode. Knowledge is everything. You are dealing with a dangerous unknown, and it is very scary. My best advice to you is to get onto a DAPHNE course at a reputable diabetes centre. You won’t be expected to do any tests. Everyone on the course is either new to their condition or having problems. It’s very useful to meet others who may have been T1 for a while, and can add to your experience.</p><p>I know how to adjust my dose. How to manage sick days. Carb count, etc. but most of all not to panic.</p><p>Good luck to you, and don’t expect to know it all, or how your body reacts so early on.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wallin, post: 2036792, member: 137630"] Hi, I had my pancreas removed four years ago, and on leaving hospital was given needles, syringes, and insulin, and told that a diabetes nurse for my area would contact me. She did, and brought masses of leaflets, and information with her. All of which was totally baffling to a very nearly diagnosed T1. Like you I was told to keep a record of BG before meals, and two hours after, and told how much insulin to have before each meal. Reading the literature I was terrified when my BG rose to the 20+ I even packed a bag to take to hospital if I went hyperglycaemic. I frequently went hypoglycaemic too. I woke every night at one hour intervals to test my BG levels. I was anxious all the time, and running to my GP almost weekly with concerns. I started asking to go on a DAPHNE course, but was told that there wasn’t one in my area. Then was told that there was a waiting list of a year to attend the course. In desperation I rang round hospitals within a thirty mile radius, and finally found one that could offer me a course within six months. Once I attended the course there was no looking back. Yes, I still get the occasional high or low, but I now know how to treat them, and no longer go into panic mode. Knowledge is everything. You are dealing with a dangerous unknown, and it is very scary. My best advice to you is to get onto a DAPHNE course at a reputable diabetes centre. You won’t be expected to do any tests. Everyone on the course is either new to their condition or having problems. It’s very useful to meet others who may have been T1 for a while, and can add to your experience. I know how to adjust my dose. How to manage sick days. Carb count, etc. but most of all not to panic. Good luck to you, and don’t expect to know it all, or how your body reacts so early on. [/QUOTE]
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