- Messages
- 9
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Hi there,
My name is Pete and I'm 26 and was diagnosed as Type 1 diabetic last Tuesday (14/06/16).
Overview
The news came a quite a shock and my symptoms came on rather quickly within about 3 weeks i.e. feeling thirsty, going to the toilet more often and feeling tied etc.
I'm a slender build and did not really notice any weight loss until my brother said that I looked thinner than usual. I had lost around 2.5 stone since December 2015.
After that I tried to bulk up and eat as much as I could for about 2 weeks, then when I weighed myself again, I had lost more weight and weighed around 48kg. My BMI reading was 15.1 'Underweight. (for my height and age). I then booked a Dr's appointment and a fasting blood test was taking the next morning.
By mid-afternoon (on the Tuesday) my Dr rang me and wanted to see me straight away, I then feared for the worst and knew something was definitely wrong. My blood sugar was in the high 20's and should have been below 7 for a fasting test.
I was then instructed to go to the AMU (Acute Medical Unit) and was hospitalised for two days.
Upon discharge, I have to take NovoRapid with meals 3 times a day and Levemir before bed.
I have since returned to work this week and have not let my diagnosis affect my way of life.
There is of course a lot to take in and learn, as it can be upsetting and overwhelming. With a positive attitude and help from family and friends, I have a confident outlook following my diagnosis.
Some questions
Any hints/tips on making finger bleed for blood tests? as sometimes little blood comes from lancing
Thus far I'm only injecting into my abdomen (as per instructed) - How do I site rotate?
I was told to switch sides when taking my insulin. i.e. NovoRapid one side and Levemir on the other, then switch sides the next day.
With also being a slender build (30in waist), should I use a pinch/skin fold?
Thanks for looking and for any advice in advance.
My name is Pete and I'm 26 and was diagnosed as Type 1 diabetic last Tuesday (14/06/16).
Overview
The news came a quite a shock and my symptoms came on rather quickly within about 3 weeks i.e. feeling thirsty, going to the toilet more often and feeling tied etc.
I'm a slender build and did not really notice any weight loss until my brother said that I looked thinner than usual. I had lost around 2.5 stone since December 2015.
After that I tried to bulk up and eat as much as I could for about 2 weeks, then when I weighed myself again, I had lost more weight and weighed around 48kg. My BMI reading was 15.1 'Underweight. (for my height and age). I then booked a Dr's appointment and a fasting blood test was taking the next morning.
By mid-afternoon (on the Tuesday) my Dr rang me and wanted to see me straight away, I then feared for the worst and knew something was definitely wrong. My blood sugar was in the high 20's and should have been below 7 for a fasting test.
I was then instructed to go to the AMU (Acute Medical Unit) and was hospitalised for two days.
Upon discharge, I have to take NovoRapid with meals 3 times a day and Levemir before bed.
I have since returned to work this week and have not let my diagnosis affect my way of life.
There is of course a lot to take in and learn, as it can be upsetting and overwhelming. With a positive attitude and help from family and friends, I have a confident outlook following my diagnosis.
Some questions
Any hints/tips on making finger bleed for blood tests? as sometimes little blood comes from lancing
Thus far I'm only injecting into my abdomen (as per instructed) - How do I site rotate?
I was told to switch sides when taking my insulin. i.e. NovoRapid one side and Levemir on the other, then switch sides the next day.
With also being a slender build (30in waist), should I use a pinch/skin fold?
Thanks for looking and for any advice in advance.