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[tammaiya]

It... hasn't been the best 24 hours ever.

Maybe I'll give the long story later, but for now my left hand hurts a lot so I'll keep it quick:

Just got out of hospital, having been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes last night. So sick of needles. Will be injecting self with insulin for rest of life.

I'm okay. Really. At least I'm not dehydrated anymore.

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[graymm.livejournal.com]

....if you need hugs, just ask. But hopefully, the good side is now you'll be better off. *squeeze* You have my full, unwavering support. Feel better soon.

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much. Really. And... you're right, I do feel better now. Apparently high sugar levels is why I couldn't concentrate on anything recentlyl.

[ryokophoenix.livejournal.com]

Oh...I have no idea what to say.
I guess its something to get useful...but at least its treatable, it can be kept in control, and its an explanation.
So. Many. Hugs for you.
I hope you feel better, and that injecting yourself isnt all bad...
What does Type 1 diabetes entail? I always thought that type 1 was form birth but type 2 was late onset, but you have 1...

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

Type 1... used to be called juvenile onset. They don't call it that now, though, because you can get it up to the age of 30. The difference is that all type 1 diabetics have to inject insulin, and most type 2 diabetics can control their condition through their diet. So... it's worse, I guess.

Thank you for support. *hug*

[su-chan.livejournal.com]

I've been diabetic for 26 years... if you wanna talk email me....or ask here, whatever you wish. *sends a BIG hug to you*

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

Thank you. <3

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

It helps to hear about other people who can cope with it. Thank you.

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

It's okay. *hug* That was before I had my breakdown, so it didn't make me worse or anything. I was just glad to talk to you. *hug* And NO ONE is more glad I'm home than me. That drip is out of my hand! Hooray!

[nefthoron.livejournal.com]

*hugs tight* I'm glad you're okay. Diabetes is a terrible thing to have to cope with.

Let me know if you need to talk.

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

Thank you for being there. *hug*

[littledust.livejournal.com]

Have to go to school, so this'll be short--but better to be diagnosed and untreated, yeah? *love* All my love to you.

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I know- I haven't been at the best the last week or two, particularly not the last few days. I won't be on when you get home, cause I'm really tired and have to go to bed quite early anyway, and I have to go to the hospital again in the morning, but I'll see you soon. *cling*

[etrangere.livejournal.com]

*hugs tights* I'm so sorry to hear that. Thought I'm glad now you're properly treated and won't have those concentration problem anymore

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I feel better than I did, and hopefully once I'm back in the ideal range I'll feel even healthier.

[miscellanny.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear that, sweetie. *hugs lots*

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

Thankee, Nny. *sniffles and cuddles up*

[sakanagi.livejournal.com]

(*hugs*) Sorry to hear that. At least you'll be able to concentrate better now you know about it.

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I know. Always look on the bright side, right? There're a lot of needles and it won't be easy, but I'll be okay. ^^

[schiarire.livejournal.com]

Hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow did I not know about this sooner?

*KERFLYINGKERHUGS*

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

Because I didn't know until yesterday! And they didn't let me out of hospital until 5pm today! *CLING*

[r-monstrum.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope everything is alright, and even though I've only met you once or twice, I feel as if you're a very special person to me. If you'd like someone to talk to, let me know. I used to have a friend with Diabetes and it was kind of hard to come to terms with the condition, but fortunately it wasn't a central aspect of her life. You're such a wondeful person, and I'm really glad I got to meet you! *hugs tightly*

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to have met you too, and I'm also really glad you're on my flist. *hug* Thank you- it's nice to know people are there. Speaking of which, we should meet up again sometime. ^^

[luminaire.livejournal.com]

*huge squish* Oh sweetie, let me know if you need anything. On the one hand, I'm sorry for the huge hassle I'm sure this all has been, on the other, I'm glad that this won't be going untreated anymore. Please do take care of yourself and you've got all my love and concern. a.a<3

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

Thanks heaps, Xyn. *snuggle* They said I should feel better after this week- it'll be a relief not to be so tired, anymore.

[izumihydra.livejournal.com]

i hope you're ok, sweetie.
if you want to talk about it sometime, you know where to find me.
*LOTSH OF HUGSH*

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

I think I can cope, or at least will be able to... The whole strict routine thing is a bit scary, but I guess I'll get used to it. ^^; Thanks for being there, Teegs. *hug*

[nextian.livejournal.com]

Oh my god.

Oh my holy fucking god.

Ahhhhhhhhhhh.

If you want anything, need anything it's possible for a sixteen-year-old girl half a world away to give you--

*hugs*

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

It really helps for you guys to tell me that, so thank you lots. *hug*

[ashen_key]

Dad's diabetic, though Type 2.

*HUGS* Ah, Shivvy, Shivvy, Shivvy...

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

*cling* Ashie! There's so many needles!

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

I feel better than I did already (well, except for sore fingers -_-;), and they said I'll be even better once they get my blood-sugar levels stabilised, so that's reassuring. Thank you, Shi.

[tairamika.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

Can't say much to be of help...and you don't know me that well, but if you ever need a listening ear, I'm willing. <3

*hugs more*

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Tai. ^^

[corialis.livejournal.com]

*clings and snuggles and hugs*

You know where to find me if you ever need anything.

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

If you're ever online! :O I miiiiiiiss you!

[choffman.livejournal.com]

Awwwww...noooo! ;_; God damn. At least the insulin pens they have nowadays are getting more and more comfortable to use.

While I was on prednisone (corticosteriod that messes up sugar levels) my body showed symptoms of Type 2. Luckily, as soon as I got off the meds it went away, but these days I make sure to eat healthier than ever just to make sure I have no chance of getting it again.

My practical advice? Empty carbs are the enemy. Inject yourself in your tummy where you have your little fat pouch. (really, it sounds worse but it hurts way less than anywhere else) If you're shaking too much from high sugar, have someone else do it. Always carry lifesavers.

Your life is not over! You get used to the injections more quickly than you think- and trust me, sweetie, if there's anyone who can cope with this it's you.

[su-chan.livejournal.com]

'shaking too much from high sugar'?? O_o I have never seen or heard about that... it is just the oposite, hypoglucemy causes your body to shake your hands to sweat and your mind to blur, and that can me in minutes but hyperglucemy is a slooow proces and only make you feel bad.... and talking about shaking that way is how I broke my ankle time ago but almost nobody knows, my legs started shaking, I tried to keep standing a bad move and a bone cracked, the one from my shorter leg, only 7mm but in that moment that so little diference made my leg to fail for bad :-/ this is my worst accident due to my love for danger.... But I am still too often on the limit ^^

[sad-girl-7.livejournal.com]

*BIG HUGS*

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

Thanks. ^^

[elihice.livejournal.com]

*hughs*

Well, I'm glad that at least you are now aware you have this...keeping it untreated could be very dangerous. And have some hope, because diabetes is a well known disease and the possibility of discovering better ways to treat it in the next years is very high.

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

They told me that insulin might come in inhalers soon, which is a nice idea. It's good that a lot of the medication is subsidised by Diabetes Australia, too. It's not as bad as it could be. I mean, it's not a fatal disease- and I can still eat chocolate sometimes! ^^

[terr0rflare.livejournal.com]

*biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig mofo hugs*

Darling Siorina! I am so sorry to hear that! BUT FEAR NOT! For you have many a friend here for you, and they'd do anything for you, ANYTHING!!!

Random person: So it's okay for you to write smutty het, right?

... :D;;;
*RUNS*

Seriously, we are here for you, no matter what. I'm at Ben's house at the moment, but I promise to give you a call tomorrow, PROMISE!! You poor poor darling :( I have no idea about said condition, but, I DO know a lot about smut, though not as much smut as Your-Holy-Smut-Goddess *bows*, but let's just catch up tomorrow, kk?

<333333333333333333333333333333333333333

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

*giggle* Sankyuu, Siorina! I look forward to it. ^~

[sargraf.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I hope things will be okay for you. My father has diabetes, and I know how tough it can be. Take care of yourself. I'll be praying for you. *more hugs*


Sarah

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

Thank you, it's comforting to know people are there for me.

[shirann.livejournal.com]

*Hugs*

I am really sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you. <3

[tammaiya.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I'm a lot better now, but it does help. ^^