My doctor has now told me I have fibromyalgia and diabetes as well as osteoarthritis. More tests

gizmovinney3169
gizmovinney3169 Online Community Member Posts: 41 Connected
edited September 2021 in Everyday life
Hi guys feeling very down today , my doctor as now told me I have 

Fibromyalgia and,  type 1 diabetes

On top of that I have stage 4 osteoarthritis and I can't fel. My left side things just seem to be getting worse not better ? It's lot to take in at the moment ,

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  • MarkM88
    MarkM88 Online Community Member Posts: 3,119 Connected
    In terms of the diabetes, please make sure you get a referral to a hospital diabetes team as you are entitled, as part of this you will get to see a diabetes specialist nurse. 

    Do you know what insulin they are going to treat you with? 

    I have had type 1 since I was 13, so any advice you might need I am happy to help. (Obviously I can’t provide specific medical advice though). 
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi there 

    I'm sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis but at least you can be treated appropriately now for your conditions 

    Type 1 diabetes is a surprise as it 8s normally type 2 that occurs in adults in more cases but either way it is hard to come to terms with new conditions and managing them 

    We have lots members with these conditions who will be here to support you 
  • gizmovinney3169
    gizmovinney3169 Online Community Member Posts: 41 Connected
    I have a appointment to see the nurse at Aberdeen hospital tomorrow we're she well give me all I need not as yet I well know tomorrow , it's just is it hard to us the insulin I have very bad hands I think a nurse we'll be coming in to see me to give me it thanks for reply 
  • MarkM88
    MarkM88 Online Community Member Posts: 3,119 Connected
    janer1967 said:

    Type 1 diabetes is a surprise as it 8s normally type 2 that occurs in adults in more cases but either way it is hard to come to terms with new conditions and managing them 

    That’s more of a misconception. It happens more than you might think. Adults will be diagnosed with a specific type 1 diabetes called LADA (latent autoimmune diabetes of adulthood)
  • gizmovinney3169
    gizmovinney3169 Online Community Member Posts: 41 Connected
    Thanks for the replying it's me learing to make sure I take my insulin right the nurse we'll show me and then if I am able I well do it myself if not a nurse we'll come in 2 times a day change in my diet to 
  • MarkM88
    MarkM88 Online Community Member Posts: 3,119 Connected
    Yeah don’t worry you will be told everything and shown how to do everything and if you need support they will provide it. 
  • gizmovinney3169
    gizmovinney3169 Online Community Member Posts: 41 Connected
    I try not to thank u for taken the time to mail me I feel little better ☺️


  • gizmovinney3169
    gizmovinney3169 Online Community Member Posts: 41 Connected
    Thank you
  • gizmovinney3169
    gizmovinney3169 Online Community Member Posts: 41 Connected
    Hi guy I have had good chat with my nurse at the hospital she given me  Insulin lispro and she said it's the best for me I have a nurse coming out for couple off weeks till I am comfortable doing it myself as I have   no feeling down left side ?
  • Emiwatson123
    Emiwatson123 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    That is sad. Have experienced such situation. I just hope you get well super soon and God blesses you. 
  • MarkM88
    MarkM88 Online Community Member Posts: 3,119 Connected
    Have they told you when to take it? 
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,471 Championing
    I'm glad they'll be sending a nurse until you're comfortable @gizmovinney3169 :) How are you feeling about it all?
  • gizmovinney3169
    gizmovinney3169 Online Community Member Posts: 41 Connected
    5 to ten minutes after eating and check bloods morning
  • gizmovinney3169
    gizmovinney3169 Online Community Member Posts: 41 Connected
    Very worried to be honest ? but the nurse said I be ok as long as I do as she asking if I am still not confident they they we'll come in tow times a day