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05-22-2008, 03:54 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Worcester, MA
Posts: 40
| | | Newly Diagnosed as Type 1
Hi Everyone,
Well, I just got back from my doctor's office a little while ago after receiving a call from his nurse telling me to come in to speak with him, as my bloodwork results came back.
What I feared the most happened.... My doctor confirmed that I am a Type 1. I blame myself for not going to a doctor sooner, but I will learn to live with this, and I will tackle it head on all the way!
Right now my doctor has put me on Novolog 3X a day, and also Lantus. My head is still spinning from being diagnosed, and I am still so confused as to what I can and cannot do. Any help and tips would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in Advance!
Barry. |
05-22-2008, 04:11 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,084
| | | That stinks. Although there are arguments that can be made as to which is the diagnosis to fear more, type 1 or type 2.
Did your doctor's office talk about setting you up to see a diabetes educator? An educator could be very helpful for you as there is a lot to learn.
I can't recommend highly enough the book, Think Like a Pancreas, by Gary Scheiner. That book was my diabetes educator for learning how to do basal and bolus insulin and counting carbs. |
05-22-2008, 04:24 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Worcester, MA
Posts: 40
| | Hi Scratch,
My doctor is going to set me up with an educator & dietician withing the week. I have to go back to him next Thursday for a followup to see how well the insulin is lowering my sugar. Thanks for the book suggestion, it looks like I'll be making a trip to B&N tomorrow 
Barry Quote:
Originally Posted by Scratch  That stinks. Although there are arguments that can be made as to which is the diagnosis to fear more, type 1 or type 2.
Did your doctor's office talk about setting you up to see a diabetes educator? An educator could be very helpful for you as there is a lot to learn.
I can't recommend highly enough the book, Think Like a Pancreas, by Gary Scheiner. That book was my diabetes educator for learning how to do basal and bolus insulin and counting carbs. | |
05-22-2008, 04:42 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Landenberg, PA
Posts: 1,337
| | | Welcome to the club Barry.
We have lots of experience to share.
One thing to note: The lantus long acting insulin is often split into 2 shots morning and evening to smooth out it's effects. If you take it at night in one shot and notice you go low mid-morning, ask about splitting the dose.
Mike
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Pumping since 2002 |
05-22-2008, 04:44 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK
Posts: 565
| | Welcome to the club! You have found yourself in a good place can learn more than any diabetic training session, however dieticians are useful. We have all been through what you have at least you seem to come to terms with it quickly or at least it took me a while before I went in search of help. I wish you luck. |
05-22-2008, 04:47 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Worcester, MA
Posts: 40
| | | Thanks for the tips, I'm going to need all the help I can get! |
05-22-2008, 05:36 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK
Posts: 565
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Originally Posted by BarryE Thanks for the tips, I'm going to need all the help I can get! | I personally would stick to one Lantus injection at the moment, wait till things get settled down before you worrying about splitting. You need to find out how your body reacts to different foods and activities, only way to do this is to test your blood glucoses level (blood sugar) regularly. |
05-22-2008, 05:41 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Worcester, MA
Posts: 40
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Originally Posted by shiftzor I personally would stick to one Lantus injection at the moment, wait till things get settled down before you worrying about splitting. You need to find out how your body reacts to different foods and activities, only way to do this is to test your blood glucoses level (blood sugar) regularly. | Thanks for the tip shiftzor 
My doc did say that he only wants me to do one Lantus for now, and I plan on following his orders to the letter  |
05-22-2008, 05:43 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Auckland
Posts: 306
| | WELCOME to the fold
Yea, i agree, test test test!!! Do lots, before meals, 2 hours after, before and after excersise, when feeling funny etc etc..
DO as much testing as possible, it will give you a better idea of what your body is doing |
05-22-2008, 05:51 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Worcester, MA
Posts: 40
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Originally Posted by KCP WELCOME to the fold
Yea, i agree, test test test!!! Do lots, before meals, 2 hours after, before and after excersise, when feeling funny etc etc..
DO as much testing as possible, it will give you a better idea of what your body is doing | Thanks so much for the nice welcome and the tip! 
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05-22-2008, 09:53 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas
Posts: 63
| | | Welcome this is a good place that you can learn alot about diabetes...I have had diabetes for almost 14 years and I'm and still learning everyday!
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Pumping with Animas 1200.
Daughter to my dad Clay a type one diabetic for 40 years.On shots
Older cousin to Mandy also type 1 diabetic for 1 year. Pumpin with Cosmo. |
05-22-2008, 11:56 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norway
Posts: 156
| | | Congratulations! You've now been accepted into the exclusive club of type 1 diabetes.
You'll find that with proper diet and training, it will be fine. And you might even become healthier, stronger and happier person with diabetes.
There is no time for rest now, read, read, read and read some more. Ask questions and listen to your body. |
05-23-2008, 12:53 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London UK
Posts: 268
| | | Sorry to hear about your diagnosis; its never fun. but it isnt terrible and my personal tip is that chocolate (all varieties other than those with caramel or biscuit in them) has an identical effect on my body to brown bread. which leads on to my next point, which is set aside all the ideas about what you 'can' and 'cant' eat as a diabetic, whilst healthy choices are definitely better and can make life easier, with todays modern insulins theres nothing you cant eat (in moderation...) and you dont have to worry about never being able to eat a slice of cheesecake ever again.
you are really lucky to have found this site so soon after diagnosis, its an amazing place; there are people here who have had diabetes for many years and can offer so much helpful advice, but also, many like yourself who are recently diagnosed and going through similar things (for me, 8 months, and i've just about got through the anger phase!!!!)
welcome x
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05-23-2008, 05:08 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Universe, Planet Earth :P
Posts: 1,038
| | Welcome to the forums
Sorry to hear you've been diagnosed with T1, but heck, diabetes is not the end of the world even though some might feel that in the beginning. Read a lot about it, ask around here in the forums- no question is stupid! Test a lot and always carry your insulin and glucose and meter when you leave the house.
Once you've gotten used to all the needles and gotten those high sugars down, you'll feel great
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On MDI, Novorapid and Levemir, using the NP4
Currently back to pumping with my IR1200, April 2008.
Been using D-tron and Animas IR1200 but prefer the pen  |
05-23-2008, 05:39 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada, eh
Posts: 7,119
| | | Welcome to the club Barry.
One thing you're missing out on is dealing with hypos as a young vibrant kid. I don't know if that's good or bad. They may sneak up on you and catch you off guard. I recommend testing in the middle of the nights, say 2 or 3am, while you are getting settled. Bottoming out at night can be a scary experience for everyone in the house.
I too recommend Think Like A Pancreas. |
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