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DiddyArty

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I don't know many people with Type 1 Diabetes, and the only person I do know, lives in Newquay, Cornwall, which is miles away from Enfield, where I live.
I basically need people to talk to who know what I'm going through, and I need friends who are going through the same thing. I've been a Type 1 Diabetic for all of the 15 years of my life, and I still hate it, and wish it to be gone, but sadly, I know they probably wont invent a cure in my lifetime, but that doesn't stop me from hoping, which only breaks my heart more the longer it takes...
 
Hi DA,

Try asking your DSN or get in contact with DUK to ask if there are any support groups in your area, perhaps there might be people with diabetes in a similar age group to yourself who you can keep in touch with. Good luck!

Nigel
 
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Is the Diabetic Administrator, there is a Young Persons support group with regular meetings and outings.

An email will probably get you in touch?

Remember, there are lots out there much worse off than you, with good control there is no reason why you shouldn't live to be 100.

I don't think I will though! 67 years old and T2.

H
 
DiddyArty said:
I don't know many people with Type 1 Diabetes, and the only person I do know, lives in Newquay, Cornwall, which is miles away from Enfield, where I live.
I basically need people to talk to who know what I'm going through, and I need friends who are going through the same thing. I've been a Type 1 Diabetic for all of the 15 years of my life, and I still hate it, and wish it to be gone, but sadly, I know they probably wont invent a cure in my lifetime, but that doesn't stop me from hoping, which only breaks my heart more the longer it takes...
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Hi,
I'm closer than Newquay, well Dorset is a bit closer!
I'm clearly older than you, but have been T1 diabetic from a young age. I won't deny that diabetes has caused me some disappointments in the past, such as not being able to do jobs that I was interested in but in daily life it has not really been a problem.
Where I can bring light to you is in the fact that diabetes can be "cured". I am waiting for a pancreas transplant at the moment which, once done, should mean I am free of the needles and most of the dietry worries. It is quite a big job at the present time but, as with most medical things, it is sure to become an easier operation as things progress. I hope things work out well for you - exams coming up soon?
Always keep in touch on here as there are many experienced diabetics with a lot of good information at hand.
 
Ooops! I posted an email address which is a no no, sorry!

Here is the link, have a look at the bottom of the page for the Young Peoples Support Group.

http://www.enfieldpct.nhs.uk/local_serv ... /team.shtm

Pick up the phone and speak to one of the team, they will have the answers.

I know it is hard for youngsters to pick up the phone and ring a stranger, if you don't want to ring then send an email. The most important thing is to get involved, it isn't easy to go into a room of strangers, remember that they were all in the same boat once, and you do have a lot in common.

I suspect there will be as many girls as boys, maybe that is the best incentive to go? :)

H AKA Geoff
 
DA
contact Diabetes UK. They have lists of groups and I'm sure there's one near you somewhere. There are loads in the London area.
Hana
 
I think the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) does lots of charity events to raise funds - I came across them doing an event almost outside my office and there were lots of type 1 diabetics there. Maybe you could join in one of them? Also the JDRF have been instrumental in developing what's known as the artificial pancreas - not a cure, and not something I'd be comfortable having, but at least they're trying :)

I'm lucky to have gone on the DAFNE course and have made friends with another type 1 girl, plus we have follow up sessions every 6 months, and my manager and a security guard at work also have it so I have people to talk to who understand. I'm having a hard time with it at the moment, I think that's why I've come to the site more often recently and answered more posts - I still never seem to say what's really on my mind though, I don't know why, but it seems to help me a bit to try to help some other people here even though maybe I talk rubbish!
 
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