Introductions

Hey All, my name's Maria from Melbourne Australia. I've had Type 1 for 14 months & finished Dafne in August but can't say I "graduated" as I missed alot of what was being said because of 50% hearing loss (listening to too many live bands) but the stuff I did hear, is actually working to some extent ! Need to go back & do another stint at Dafne (with a hearing aid) as I still don't know enough to keep my BGLs stable for my satisfaction.
I just have to say that this forum, & reading how you guys give support to one another, is truly amazing ! Being partly deaf isolates me from people, but being deaf & dealing with diabetes was too much to handle as I knew no one else who had it, until I was connected to this site. WOW, now I can "listen" & learn more from all of you. I'm not isolated anymore ! ! Cheers

Welcome maria...........thats unfortunate you couldnt get the full benefits of the course and it may be unlikely you could get any special attention from your health care proffesionals if the course is in high demand.........

Remember the course handbook is on the website, so you can read through it and ask questions as they arise on the forum, as well as graduates there are HCPs here who can give you there professional opinion. Not seen alot on here lately but that will be down to how busy they are rolling out DAFNE and attending clinics........

Glad to have you on board........feel free to ask lots of questions.........

Hello fellow diabetics. I completed the DAFNE course in Rutland in October 2009, but have only just signed up to this site. I have been type 1 diabetic since 1992, which was diagnosed in my early twenties totally out of the blue - to this day I still feel that if I hadnt had my urine tested I wouldnt be diabetic today!

I am a very negative diabetic and so far, reading posts here, already feel more positive.

I continue to struggle with my control and my weight and with a young family am now feeling that I need to take more control of my life. I'm using the iPhone App to monitor my suagrs and just want to join this community of fellow diabetics to share my thoughts, worries and successes - hopefully!

Look forward to joining the forums!

Jennifer

Welcome Jennifer...............

I have been diabetic for 11 years and for about 7 of those years didnt really control it effectively, not that i didnt want to, I didnt know how to....

DAFNE changed that for me, at least my attitude anyway, I test all the time and follow the principals religously..........I have dawn phenomonon though and its really starting to annoy me..........a pump may be the only other option.....

Anyway, life story over...............welcome again.......hope to see you around on a regular basis........

Welcome Jennifer,

I work in Oakham and have been type 1 for 58 years. so, if you need a chat or advice, I'm close to hand.

I was the same when I was younger and my wife tells me I haven't changed much, but I like to think I know what I'm doing now. My HbA1C is certainly dropping steadily, so I must be doing something right.

Phil

58 years Phil.............respect............

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!
Whats' the view on pumps then? I've always said 'no' as I felt it might cramp my style - I've since realised I have no style, but seriously, is the vibe these days a positive one and do they work?

Hi Jennifer. I was always put off them because of the thought of sleeping with it attached but I've been offered one now and I'm looking forward to getting it going. My BSGs seem to bounce about whenever they feel like it and hopefully the pump should help me get a bit more stable
I'll let you know as soon as I get used to it if its for me or not!

Jennifer, I've never been attracted to them personally, but know of three of my fellow DAFNE graduates (we still meet socially) who rave about them. On that basis alone I would recommend them.

Go for it gal . . .

I dont pump but may need to in the future......the stories I have heard are good, much tighter control, as close to normal as possible...............obvious problems can come with them like leaks, batteries and other similar problems, but if you have been offered one, take it.........