Newly Diagnosed

[Pepsinicola1975]

I had to go into hospital for a drain on an abcess, i was diagnosed with high blood sugar and put straight on Insulin, I'd not really experienced an symptoms previously but it does run in my family.

The diabetic team came to see me and showed me how to check my sugars and told me that I had to take 30 insulin shots before breakfast and 20 before my tea but nothing else.

I'm sure I've waffled on but I feel like I've been left to fend for myself without the correct support!!

Luckily my Dad is Insulin assisted and he has been able to help me get my head around hypos and how to deal with them and if it wasn't for him I would have been going to bed with readings in single figures. Is this lack of support nationwide or have I just been unlucky?

 

[Melgar]

Hello and welcome to the forum @Pepsinicola1975 . I'm sure this has come as a shock and you are probably feeling overwhelmed with the diagnosis and then having to go straight on insulin as well. That is a lot to take in. You have made a big step by joining the forum and writing a post, and no you didn't waffle at all. We have T2 members here on insulin, who I'm sure will be only too willing to provide help and support as you navigate all this. We also have T1 members, although a different type of diabetes, they have a wealth of experience and knowledge living with insulin most since childhood. So please feel free to ask questions and look through our many forums.

 

[Outlier]

I was put on insulin when I was rushed into hospital with something completely different, and I was able to come off it once I was out. GP and Diabetic nurse oversaw this - hospital didn't even tell me I was diabetic. So you may have to stay on it or you may not, but either way is do-able under medical guidance. You must be feeling lonely and overwhelmed, but honestly, this is normal, and stress can raise your blood glucose massively as well. Stay and read around the Board, ask anything you like - no question is stupid or too small - if you want to ask, we are here to help. Medical support is very variable, but see if your surgery offers any or if there is a dedicated diabetic team available. Along with whatever you are offered, there is plenty of actual lived experience here. Welcome.