Hi Joe
I had mumps previous to them diagnosis. I did see a diabetic consultant at the north middlesex hospital near Tottenham.
I can;t remember of any others having diabetes and until 6 months ago i was the only diabeteic in the family.
I was trained to inject by using an orange. My father who has now passed away had a nervous break down when i became diabetic as he couldn't cope, but he was an alcoholic.
My mother did but didn't like it.
I was placed in a home for a year for diabetic children when i was 10 yrs old as i had problems when my parents divorded.
Things have changed so much since i was diagnosed. The one thing that bothers me about diabetes, is how many children are gettting it at young ages. I know we don't know all the family histories but it's not easy explaining that you can't have the same as your friends.
My cousin was diagnosed six months ago, and i find it quite difficult when i offer advice as it seems to fall on death ears, but this bothers me as i have some complications. I have lost the sight in my left eye and my peripheral sight in right eye so i had my licience revoked 3 yrs ago, i have Neuropathy and no lining to my kidneys, so i am hoping she would take a little notice.
Take care
Tracey
