Newly Diagnosed Type 1

[LauraC27]

Hello,

My name is Laura. I am 26 years old and a newly diagnosed type 1. I was admitted into hospital been home and managing it for a couple of weeks now. Which is taking some getting used to!
Currently in the 'honeymoon period' - ( silly name in my opinion! )
Would be good to chat to people in the same situation as me!

 

[catherinecherub]

Hi @LauraC27 and welcome to the forum.

There are plenty of experienced Type1s here who can answer your queries and some novices like yourself who getting to grips with their management.

If you fancy meeting some of the members, there is a get-together planned for later this month in London.
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/thr...pub-http-www-thecarpentersarmsw1-co-uk.83147/

 

[LauraC27]

thankyou!

 

[ButtterflyLady]

I agree, honeymoon period is a silly name, lol. I have heard it referred to as being "at the falls" because the Niagara Falls are a popular honeymoon spot for North Americans.

 

[EmmaRutter]

I never had a honey moon period! Lol diagnosed now for 7 years..... I'm now 28 If you get a chance to I would definitely recommend doing the DAFNE course. Ask your diabetic nurse xx

 

[LauraC27]

Thanks Emma,
I've heard of it..
and you've just reminded me i need to ask to be booked onto it!

 

[EmmaRutter]

perfect!! I did it twice coz my insulin was changed. Even though I am fit and healthy I have a really high resistance to insulin. But that course has really helped me getting my ratios right x