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<blockquote data-quote="smidge" data-source="post: 284669" data-attributes="member: 29301"><p>Hey Benedict!</p><p></p><p>Great question. I adapted to diabetes very well and accepted it straight away. I knew I was Type 1 when they diagosed me as Type 2 - it was obvious I wasn't Type 2. So, for me, the hardest thing has been the ignorance and poor care and advice from the medical profession - it drives me mad :evil: It took a lot of energy and stress and the best part of a year of ill health to get an accurate diagnosis.</p><p></p><p>It has upset me to see my parents question and worry if it was their fault - it isn't! I cried a lot when I diagnosed myself (with the help of people on this Forum) and knew I needed to go on insulin - it was the best thing I ever did, but I remember the Sunday that I found the explanation of LADA and realised that is what I had - I sat on the sofa and cried more than I can say. On the Monday, I picked myself up and went into battle with the medical profession to make them diagnose and treat me properly - I won!</p><p></p><p>I'm scared sometimes when I think of the future, but I try to concentrate on today.</p><p></p><p>I know I'm lucky because the insulin we have now is so much better than a few years ago - it gives us flexibility and choices. I know I'm lucky that we have the internet - what chance would you really stand without it? I know I'm lucky that I was diagnosed as an adult and didn't have to face my teenage and university years with diabetes - I am so sorry for and respectful of those who do.</p><p></p><p>There is so much that is difficult to cope with in diabetes, but so much to be grateful for. It is not the end of the world. It is not the worst thing that can happen to you.</p><p></p><p>Smidge</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smidge, post: 284669, member: 29301"] Hey Benedict! Great question. I adapted to diabetes very well and accepted it straight away. I knew I was Type 1 when they diagosed me as Type 2 - it was obvious I wasn't Type 2. So, for me, the hardest thing has been the ignorance and poor care and advice from the medical profession - it drives me mad :evil: It took a lot of energy and stress and the best part of a year of ill health to get an accurate diagnosis. It has upset me to see my parents question and worry if it was their fault - it isn't! I cried a lot when I diagnosed myself (with the help of people on this Forum) and knew I needed to go on insulin - it was the best thing I ever did, but I remember the Sunday that I found the explanation of LADA and realised that is what I had - I sat on the sofa and cried more than I can say. On the Monday, I picked myself up and went into battle with the medical profession to make them diagnose and treat me properly - I won! I'm scared sometimes when I think of the future, but I try to concentrate on today. I know I'm lucky because the insulin we have now is so much better than a few years ago - it gives us flexibility and choices. I know I'm lucky that we have the internet - what chance would you really stand without it? I know I'm lucky that I was diagnosed as an adult and didn't have to face my teenage and university years with diabetes - I am so sorry for and respectful of those who do. There is so much that is difficult to cope with in diabetes, but so much to be grateful for. It is not the end of the world. It is not the worst thing that can happen to you. Smidge [/QUOTE]
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