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[Jak888]

Hi, my name is jak and i'm 20 years old. I've had type 1 diabetes for 8 years and have never really controlled it. At my last consultation after having alot of problems it became clear that i am currently suffering from depression apparently due to not accepting diabetes. Over the last few months i've lost alot of weight and i think thats what has really got to me. All i want to do now is turn it all around, put on a couple of stone and generally be happier and healthier. This forum seems like a good idea as i don't really talk to anybody else with type 1 diabetes and have never really had any good advice from an experienced diabetic.
Cheers.

 

[graham64]

Hi Jak,
Welcome to the forum, sorry being T2 I can't offer any advice but I'm sure your questions will be answered.

Regards Graham

 

[fergus]

Hello Jak, welcome to the forum.
Don't worry, there are lots of type 1's on the forum, myself included, who will help you out as best we can. I only know a handful of diabetics in the real world, but hundreds on here.
Stick around and we'll help if we can.

fergus

 

[Jak888]

at the moment the only thing that gets to me about being diabetic is being so thin, i used to be quite chubby when i was younger and everyone said i'd grow up to be stocky. At the age of 20 i weigh just over 7 stone and i know its down to poor control. If i get my sugar levels in check should this help to gain weight?

 

[graham64]

Hi again Jak,
Have a read through the T1 Forum you may find some answers there, Fergus will offer you a lot of sound advice. As far as your sugar levels go, good control is a priority.

Regards Graham.

 

[totsy]

hya jak and welcome,
once you get under control and eating properly your weight should right itself, ask as many questions as u need to and someone will answer them

 

[trucker2]

Hi Jak