Newly Diagnosed Type 1

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Thanks for the support guys I've got to start planning a new life I suppose it's been overwhelming don't know if it's like this for everyone else. Everything I do or done has to change and it's hard I enjoy pushing myself to the limit physically and mentally I've tried to keep doing it but as I found out last week I became overly exhausted and had 4 hypos in 24 hours and it drained me (not dangerous hypos where I needed asst I must add) I've had the weekend recuperate andcthink and I've got to change this otherwise I'll end up doing some major damage to myself physically and it's breaking me mentally.

Braziertaff - The sort of physical and emotional rollercoaster you find yourself upon is quite usual - although I wholly appreciate that doesn't make it feel one jot better. The Kubler-Ross model describes this well, but don't get tied up thinking this is all about losing a loved on. It can apply to any form of loss, including some of our aspirations or comfort zones.

You might be able to identify where you are on the cycle, but there's nothing set that we have to follow the classic cycle, or that we'll only go round once. I'm sorry if that doesn't life your mood, but it is worth acknowledging hat some of these emotions are pretty usual and they will pass.

I spent some years working overseas, aligned to a couple of military establishments, and cared for my Army and RAF medics. That was some time ago now, but one thing is for surer, the Army wants the best from you and to achieve that they have a part to play in keeping you healthy.

If you need some time on sick leave, or to see someone to support you - mentally or physically, then please do seek it.

I'm not T1, nor do I use insulin, but one thing I do know, from managing my own condition and observing others on theirs is that perfection doesn't exist, and when it might seem to, it doesn't last forever.

Cur yourself a bit of slack and invest in yourself to get physically and mentally as strong as you can. It'll take time. You owe it to yourself and those around you who care for you.

Ooops: Forgot to add the graphic.

 

[Braziertaff]

Thank you for the support guys.

I'm doing as much as I can to prepare in what's to come. Doing plenty of research, trying to keep as active as I can. And getting myself ready for the doc health board.

I'm lucky in a way I have an idea and understanding of some of the process that's in play when you get diagnosed or just getting transferred to occ health.

The normal process mainly looking at soldiers that are attached to battalions/regiment it's MND (T) for 6 months then it's a review where we will get a further 6 months or possibly switch to MND(P) and awaiting for the referral from occupational health team. From there they could take up to 3 months to make a decision and a further 3 months before if they decide to discharge you so 18 months in total. For non attached personnel I think it's 12 months the time frame I'm unsure.

My review date is in February I'll make a new thread about that time to give as much detail what happens to me so if anyone else goes through this you will have some clarity. The threads ad info I've been reading and receiving has just confused me more than helped me I hope mine will be alot more clear from start to finish.