Type 1, diagnosed before 1970 - and today, it's a totally different animal due to monitoring.
Back then, he wasn't even allowed in public schools. Best they had was urine testing and that never told you anything useful.
By the time I came on the scene, the damage was done - but I've been told I gave him at least ten more years due to good supportive care.
Advice? Loose any extra weight, exercise regularly and see your doctor every 90 days once you're diagnosed. That means you find someone you really REALLY love and can work with. Buy a monitor and use it regularly. *nods nods* And don't freak out overmuch.
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Back then, he wasn't even allowed in public schools. Best they had was urine testing and that never told you anything useful.
By the time I came on the scene, the damage was done - but I've been told I gave him at least ten more years due to good supportive care.
Advice? Loose any extra weight, exercise regularly and see your doctor every 90 days once you're diagnosed. That means you find someone you really REALLY love and can work with. Buy a monitor and use it regularly. *nods nods* And don't freak out overmuch.