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This is a discussion on Hello from Melbourne, Australia within the Introductions and Announcements forums, part of the Introductions category; Not very good at this sort of thing but here goes... I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in March ...

  1. 02-04-2008 12:50 AM #1
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    Hello from Melbourne, Australia

    Not very good at this sort of thing but here goes...

    I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in March 2007. I am on Lantus and NovoRapid as well as Metformin. I am very glad my doctors put me on insulin immediately as I believe it gives me more flexibility and a better chance to take control of my diabetes. My HbA1c on diagnosis was 14%, my latest (beginning of January) was 5.4%.

    The diabetes diagnoses came when I was admitted to hospital with the foot infection. I ended up having to have some toes amputated and some major reconstruction work on the foot. That was followed by various complications including contracting further infections which resulted in the skin graft on the foot failing. I was in the hospital for 4 months, about 3 months of that waiting for the post-surgery infections to clear enough for it to be worth trying a second graft. At one point some of the doctors wanted to amputate the foot but the surgeons refused to give up. Something, for which, I am very grateful I’m also grateful to the wonderful nurses who wouldn’t let *me* give up on myself.

    The hospital stay and continuing rehab seem like an eternity at times but I am getting there slowly. I started back at work (part-time for now) last week which has messed with my blood sugars a bit but I don’t mind as it is such a huge step forward in my rehab. I’m sure things will settle down again as I adjust to my new routines. My doctors all understand that the changes involved will take a while to adjust too. I think I am very lucky to have such a supportive and understanding medical team.

    Anyway, that’s a bit of background on me. I look forward to getting to know people on the forum.
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  2. 02-04-2008 01:10 AM #2
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    It sounds like you've been through a lot but are doing a lot better now. That's a very good A1C!

    Welcome here from Virginia, USA

    There are lots of good people with great advice here!


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  3. 02-04-2008 02:01 AM #3
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    Hi Musical Fan,
    You certainly have had a tough time > You have done well with your Hb1c readings. I'm glad the surgeons didn't give up on you and that the nurses were supportive. Good to hear positive things about our health system.(the negative things always get told)
    I have also only just found this site and am finding it interesting.
    By for now Alicat61
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  4. 02-04-2008 02:16 AM #4
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    Hi there!!

    Welcome to DF!! where in Melb are u?
    T1 since age 8, October 1992.
    Currently pumping with Accuchek (pump named "sugar daddy"!)


    Expecting our first beautiful baby at the end of August, 2010.

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  5. 02-04-2008 03:29 AM #5
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    Hello MusicalFan and welcome to the forum.

    Mark
    Dx May 2007

    A1C @ Dx = 7.0
    9/15/07 = 5.1 (Biosafe home test kit)
    10/9/07 = 5.4
    1/18/08 = 5.4
    6/11/08 = 5.3
    11/4/08 = 5.6

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  6. 02-04-2008 03:37 AM #6
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    Hello MusicalFan! I am also in Melbourne too whell south of Melbourne. You have been though the mill with your diabetes and now that you're here you will learn a lot and gain control and some fun too and good food too.
    Welcome to DF.


    Peter...
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  7. 02-04-2008 04:50 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by MusicalFan View Post
    Not very good at this sort of thing but here goes...
    I'm not sure what you mean really, this is as well done as any intro post I've seen! Glad you found us here - welcome to DF!
    T2 dx 2007 - diet and exercise only - A1c 6.0
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  8. 02-04-2008 04:51 AM #8
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    Welcome to the club MusicalFan. Sounds like you paid slightly higher dues than many (but not all) of us did to get in.
    Seems like you are on the right road though and you have some near neighbors on the forums. Very cool.
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  9. 02-04-2008 05:03 AM #9
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    Welcome Musicalfan...sounds like you've been through a great deal in the short time since diagnosis. Glad you found the forum. Lots of great people to learn from and share with.

    GREAT JOB on your A1C!
    T2, diagnosed 8/31/06.
    Metformin 500 mg twice daily
    HCTZ 12.5 mg every other day for BP
    Enalapril 20 mg 1 daily (ace-inhibitor)
    Lower carb dieter (approx. 75 total carbs/day, more on weekends), taking chromium, multivitamin and fish oil tablets

    Initial A1C 8/06: 9.6
    11/06: 6.2.
    03/07: 5.3
    06/07: 5.4
    10/07: 5.3
    05/08: 6.2 (after dealing with shingles & bronchiti)
    2/09: 5.5
    5/10: 5.8 (home test)
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  10. 02-04-2008 05:35 AM #10
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    Welcome MF!

    I assume you are on the nutty side. All Melbourners I know are
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  11. 02-04-2008 05:50 AM #11
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    HI & Welcome to this great forum. Nice people and tons of valuable information to be found here!

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  12. 02-04-2008 05:20 PM #12
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  13. 02-04-2008 05:28 PM #13
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    Welcome to the forums



    Type1 since october 2004.

    MDI: Novorapid and Levemir with Novopen4

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  14. 02-04-2008 06:03 PM #14
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    Welcome MF.

    seems to be quite a few Melbourne residents in this forum!

    glad you found us!

    -- Joel.

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    May 2010 : A1C (home) 5.5%: Feb 2010: A1C (home): 5.2% Oct 2009: A1C: 5.7%;
    Triglycerides: 53 (0.6); HDL chol: 50 (1.2); LDL chol: 19.5 (0.5); total cholesterol 87.5
    Lantus before bed - 30u; Novorapid for meals (averaging 20-30u per day); Lowish carb diet
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  15. 02-04-2008 09:10 PM #15
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    Smile A meeting???

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    seems to be quite a few Melbourne residents in this forum!

    Perhaps we should meet whith a drink or two.


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