| Hey E lou. I am 20 and was diagnosed over the last summer. It definitely at first feels like a huge change but once you get into the routine of diabetes it isn't that bad.
I still drink, just not as much. Almost all of the time drinking lowers my blood sugar. I stick to miller lite (4g carb/beer) or whiskey and diet coke. I am on the pump and for each beer I drink I lower my basal insulin to 0 units/hr for 2 hrs/drink (i am honeymooning so my pancreas is still making a good bit of insulin). I test alot more when I drink too. As long as you test and either eat or lower your basal insulin by a good bit drinking will not hurt you more than any other person.
As for the weight gain the 10 lbs is normal I gained 15 almost immediately. I have leveled off since then. Just don't go overbored on the carbs and make sure your insulin matches your food so you don't have to feed the insulin and thus eat more.
If you need any more help just pm me. I know exactly what you are goin through
Cary
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Diagnosed type 1 June 26, 2006
Currently using MDI- Lantus and Novolog
Last A1C- 5.8
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