[blue eyes]

Went to the YADS (young adults w/diadbetes) clinic for the second time today.

Good appointment overall. Saw the doctor, I'm staying on 2-6 units novorapid with meals and 4-6 units lantus. He said I'm doing all the right things with my diabetes / insulin. I've started adjusting my doses a) according to my numbers before meals b) depending on the amount of carbs I'm eating c) time of day (tend to need more novorapid in the morning even thought I don't eat much for breakfast).

Mum came with me and asked right out if I'm T1 or T2 (did that for me)- I've been in a bit of denial lately, seeing how many other people with diabetes take a lot more insulin than what I do. I started wondering (again.......) whether I didn't have diabetes or if I might even be type 2.

Anyway, he said he's 99% sure I'm T1 given my clinical presentation the first time I was admitted to hospital and I have the genetic predisposition for it.

Going for blood tests tomorrow – HbA1C, bunch of tests for infections, a TPD antibody test (been getting mod-high fevers / muscle and joint pain approx 2x a week since about a week before Christmas

Also saw the dietician there (she was concerned about my lack of iron and calcium intake) and diabetes educator. Asked about the honeymoon phase, talked about prednisolone. She said having the genetic predisposition for T1 and being on pred just brought my diabetes out in the preclinical phase. Talked about what to do if I get sick (colds / flu) and have to go on pred again. She said it would shoot my numbers up and since I'm usually started on it in hospital (IV then oral steroids) the doctors in the hospital would need to call the YADS clinic and when I get home I can call the diabetes educators for help adjusting my insulin doses.

So yeah, overall a good appointment – had some questions answered, just kind of upset to know for sure that I really am T1.

[Stuboy]

Is this like the "type 1 group" i go to? It's a group of people get together with a DE//Specialist nurse and talk and ask questions.

I have my 4th and final session tonight...

Im Type 1, and I dont take a lot of insulin either, so I wouldn't worry about that, it's all about the Honeymoon phase!!

[xMenace]

Sounds like a good day.

So what's the Pred for?

[blue eyes]

Originally Posted by Stuboy

Is this like the "type 1 group" i go to? It's a group of people get together with a DE//Specialist nurse and talk and ask questions.

I have my 4th and final session tonight...

Im Type 1, and I dont take a lot of insulin either, so I wouldn't worry about that, it's all about the Honeymoon phase!!

The clinic I go to is sort of like a GP /medical clinic. You might not necessarily see the same endo as previous appointments (but the secretary asks if you have a preference), there is also dieticians, diabetes educators, even psychologists.

We don’t talk in groups, but are seen individually by the endo, then if need be one of the diabetes educators or dietician.

First time I went I only saw an endo. Second time it was arranged for me to see the dietician and diabetes educator.

I try not to worry about the amount of insulin I take. I know I need it, even if it’s a small amount…

Hope your final session went well.

Originally Posted by xMenace

Sounds like a good day.

So what's the Pred for?

I take pred for asthma – usually only 3-4 times a year for 1-2 weeks when I’m sick with a cold / flu / chest infection etc…

[MJM]

Hi Blue Eyes,
If there's a diabetes association in your area perhaps you would consider joining it. I know here you meet new people with similar problems, and events are organised etc. and generally it can be a good experience.
Becoming a T1 isn't the nicest thing that could happen to you but it could also be worse. Your life, although it will change a litte, won't change dramatically. You can still do virtually anything you wish and enjoy life pretty well. Try to stick to the rules as much as you can and you shouldn't have too many problems.