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lucy j

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Hi! My husband was recently diagnosed type 1 back in March. Now apart from the time he was in hospital in March with high readings ever since then his bs readings have been normal he eats what he wants and injects accordingly but doesn't experience high or low spikes in his bs.the only time he experienced a low was whilst playing football once and he sorted it by drinking a small can of coke. He tests regularly at least 5-7 times a day. He is 24. I jut don't understand how he seems to be so on target we have friends who are type 1 and they have to stay clear of almost everything as their bs will shoot up. I'm worried about him so any advice would be much appreciated thank you xx


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Re: Need some advice :)

Well, since you are worried because your husband is doing fine and coping well with diabetes I'd suggest not worrying. I'm sorry, but I really don't understand your post.

I jut don't understand how he seems to be so on target we have friends who are type 1 and they have to stay clear of almost everything as their bs will shoot up
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Some people have an easier time than others with diabetes, and some people have access to better education programs. I'd be more worried about your friends who are struggling with their diabetes - with carb counting (DAFNE and clones) it shouldn't be necessary to avoid foods for BG control reasons.
 
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Your hubby has done exceedingly well to get things under control in a few months. I don't think you have anything to worry about at the moment. Just keep up your silent support. Congratulations to him for managing diabetes in a way that works well for him.
 
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Don't worry about him lucy as he's doing absolutely fine by what your saying, no doubt his still in the Honeymoon Period and things may change when this ends, your worrying will only make him worry that something is wrong...... which isn't very helpful at all :)
 
I agree with noblehead that he is probably in his honeymoon period so that's why he can get away with eating whatever he wants at the moment.


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If readings are all between 5 and 8 then your hubby deserves a big hug and a slap on the back for managing so well!!
 
I am surprised the hospital didn't advise of the "honeymoon period" it can last quite a while, he may find that his sugar levels and insulin needs go up gradually, as did mine if I can remember back 19 years!? is he under a consultant? I think that is very important when just diagnosed, thy know so much more than your doctor will, I hated seeing my consultant when diagnosed, he always told me off for not filling in my blood sugar log book, rightly so but I still can't get it filled in for my appointments now. Bless you for worrying about him of course you are going to, it's possibly a trying time, you are lucky that you have type one friends though, I knew no-one and still don't actually x


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Good morning Lucy, I'm pleased that your hubby is doing so well, and pleased for him too that he has your support. This forum is a great source of info, but sometimes it worries the life out of me too that some folks have such a hard time controlling their levels, so I can see where your concern stems from! My son, now 16, was diagnosed in May and has a relatively easy time staying between 4 and 7. I put this down to the honeymoon, and long may it last! We think he is producing around 30% of his own insulin, based on his weight and the expected insulin requirement. The question that keeps me awake at night is how to prolong this honeymoon? We've been advised that maintaining tight control keeps the pressure off his pancreas, and keeping up the regular exercise. I'm going to a JDRF Discovery Day on Saturday and one of the talks is about a drug to slow or halt the autoimmune attack on the beta cells, so I will let you know what I 'discover'. In the meantime, stay positive and try not to worry!
 
Thank you all so much for your replies! I wish I could reply to each of you and thank you all individually. I realise it might have sounded a little bizarre worrying when he's controlling it so well but I think it's only natural to worry! I don't let him see I'm secretly worrying though as I don't want him to worry! If that makes sense! I just found it weird he was doing so well and I hope it does last! I did think it was the honeymoon period but had no idea it could go on this long! I suppose he is lucky having friends with type 1 who he can talk to I couldn't imagine being thrown into this and having noone thank god for this forum hey!
Thank you again everyone and thank you for all the lovely comments I am learning so much through this forum :) xx


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