Diabetes Type 1 Support Group

When I heard the doctor say diabetic,after looking at my urine, I started to cry. I was 11 ,I had no idea what diabetes was, I just knew it was not good.That was in January of 1984.

The years have gone by and i did things that were not wise that helped cause damage to my body. You see, I heard all the warnings of poor control, but nothing happene. You see the damage does not happen right that second. For me it was many years later.

I have diabetic retinopathy. I was blind for 3 years of my adult life. I was lucky or blessed, I had surgery done on my right eye (my lefteye is too far damaged) and I have sight again. The doctor that did the procedure said the textbooks say I shouldnt have sight though. There is no blood flow to my right eye.

Well I will stop for now. Just wanted to say hi to all and hopefully I will hear from some of you.

I joined this forum earlier this year becaue my 19 year old son was diagnosed last May. It was quite a surprise to say the least.

I'm so happy to hear how you are able to see again after 3 years! That is truly a gift!

Are you on a pump right now or are you doing injections?

Again, WELCOME!

My son was dx'ed when he was 2 1/2 years old. When I heard diabetes, I was thankful because I thought he had leukemia! He had wasted away to skin and bone and was nearly comatose with a blood sugar OVER 900 when we finally got him to the ER. I had called the doctor's office several times trying to speak with the doctor, but the receptionist kept putting me off. Because she was so nonchalant about my son's symptoms, I thought perhaps I was an over-reacting first-time mother. She schedule us an appointment the following week, but he didn't make it that far. Within 3 days we were in the ER.

My son is now 22 and is suffering from peripheral neuropathy in his feet. He also has micro-aneurysms in his eyes. We will see a retinopathist next month. He does not care about his health and is very lackadaisical about his care. Like you, he never thought the long-term effects would ever catch up to him.

You are a very blessed man to have regained your sight. We are glad you are able to be here with us.

~Mary

I can see agagin but not as good as my sight once was. I have noticed that colors are alittle off and I think it is because I see with one eye and with my left eye my center vision is gone. I see with my right eye.

I am on disability (social security) and I am only 38 years old. I have too much to live for now,my babies.