Hi, I'm a new Type 1 diabetic

Dylan · #1 12-08-2007, 08:30 PM

On November,29,2007,early Thursday morning I went to the E.R. with D.K.A. (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) where I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. My Blood glucose was over 300 for the past three months and my body was throwing out large amounts of ketones. My HgA1C score was a 14 and my blood pH was a 6.8. So, I was in big trouble. It has been six days since I left the hospital. I am on Lantus and Novolog.

You might think this is weird but I actually like to care for my Diabetes I have everything memorized and I can do it myself very easily, but of course my mom checks the insulin and syringe to make sure I get the right amount.

I hope we can be friends on this board.

s0ccerfreak · #2 12-09-2007, 01:10 PM

Hi Dylan, welcome to the club-sorry to hear about your diagnosis. You sound like you are doing very well with every so far. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Dylan · #3 12-13-2007, 05:36 PM

I have been wondering, how good are those pumps. Do they really help blood glucose levels stay within range.

smileitsworthit · #4 12-13-2007, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylan

On November,29,2007,early Thursday morning I went to the E.R. with D.K.A. (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) where I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. My Blood glucose was over 300 for the past three months and my body was throwing out large amounts of ketones. My HgA1C score was a 14 and my blood pH was a 6.8. So, I was in big trouble. It has been six days since I left the hospital. I am on Lantus and Novolog.

You might think this is weird but I actually like to care for my Diabetes I have everything memorized and I can do it myself very easily, but of course my mom checks the insulin and syringe to make sure I get the right amount.

I hope we can be friends on this board.

Well, welcome im not very new to diabetes, ive had it since age 3. im sorry about that hearing. i can be your friend on this board if you like.

smileitsworthit · #5 12-13-2007, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylan

I have been wondering, how good are those pumps. Do they really help blood glucose levels stay within range.

Yes, the pump is very good, i have one and it works great at school because whenever i hae snack or lunch its easier then drawing up a syringe. and at home when i eat i can be bolus right away with my wizard just entering my carbs and bloodsugar..

Dylan · #6 12-13-2007, 06:59 PM

Thanks for being my friend on this board.

Dylan · #7 12-13-2007, 07:02 PM

which pumps are best.

Volleyball_Chick_15 · #8 12-14-2007, 12:41 PM

Hi Dylan
Welcome to the board!!
I have a Animas pump and i like it alot!! But as far as which pumps are the best i really dont know, you would have to ask your doc. that question.
Well if ya ever need n-e-one to talk to or to ask any questions im here!
Molly

s0ccerfreak · #9 12-14-2007, 11:19 PM

I absolutely love my pump. My numbers are so much better now than before my pump and i find it much more convient. I still go up and down quite a bit, (thats just me...) but not as much as before.
Here is a site that compares all of the pumps and has links to their sites.
http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_...ump_models.php I have never heard of the diabecarellS idk about anyone else, but i guess it can't hurt to look at it. I use MiniMed, but I haven't ever used anything else so i can't compare quality. (I do LOVE it though)

icy_hot_iceskater · #10 12-21-2007, 11:48 AM

Dylan,
Hi my name is Icy hot Iceskater and I just got diagnosed 2 months ago.