Diabetes Health Type 1: My Doctor Didn’t know If I Had Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes

By Claire M. Lynch

As a 10-year-old, Jetonne Mumma’s mom took her to the physician as a result of she was experiencing signs akin to excessive thirst, frequent urination, excessive starvation, confusion and bursts of anger.

Jetonne provides, “My fasting glucose was 350. At that second it was clear that I used to be diabetic though my physician didn’t know which sort. For the following few months, my physician suggested attempting to manage my blood sugar ranges with food regimen solely but it surely didn’t assist.

“An endocrinologist was referred. They examined me for antibodies and confirmed that I used to be Sort 1. Insulin injections started the identical day. My thought is that I had been pre-diabetic for a yr previous to my analysis as a result of the signs had begun then. As time progressed they turned extra frequent. There was no household historical past of diabetes, nonetheless.”

Now 22 and a lifelong Texas resident, Jetonne has used Humalog and Lantus insulin pens. Two years in the past she began utilizing the Medtronic 670G insulin pump with Humalog. “The pump is nice as a result of it’s far more exact,” she says. “I’m getting some higher blood sugar degree readings due to it. Altering to a pump actually modified my life for the higher.

“Exercising and watching what I eat helps. Breakfast usually is a protein shake or cooked eggs. Lunch is a sandwich or salad and dinner normally is a protein with a veggie and a few sort of carbohydrate akin to bread or potatoes.”

Working full-time as a property supervisor for a family-owned rental property firm, Jetonne additionally goes to varsity full-time. She obtained her affiliate’s diploma in psychology and is constant on for her Bachelor of Science diploma. Her aim is to turn out to be a scientific psychologist.

She enjoys snowboarding and doing animal rescues is a giant a part of her life.

For Sort 1 diabetics, Jetonne recommends that individuals examine their blood sugars usually, belief their our bodies, get a sensor and work carefully with an endocrinologist.

For newly identified diabetics, a psychologist will be supportive and assist them come to phrases with their situation. She says, “I want remedy had been an choice for me as a teen. I’ve lately began speaking to somebody in regards to the psychological results of diabetes. Stress administration and psychological well being are simply as essential because the bodily side.”