Newly diagnosed and type 1 diabetic
Hello, I am just newly diagnosed (on Friday) and to add another element to this, am type 1 diabetic. I have only been told so far that it is definitely cancer and that it has spread to my lyphnodes. I...
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I am so sorry to read of your diagnosis @Julesuptree - you would still be in shock just now too, so cry all that you want - it is cathartic too, helping to release those pent up emotions. xx
My husband was Type 2 diabetic on Ozempic and we had to modify his breakfast on his chemo days (more protein, less carbs) as the anti nausea meds (part of the infusion and tablets for 2 days post chemo) are 'gluco/carbs' so needed to monitor his sugar levels more closely over that time too. (Dexamethasone is a prescription-only synthetic adrenocorticosteroid with glucocorticoid activity.) The Nurses will usually do your bloods immediately before chemo (if you have it) to check the level & can adjust the anti nausea meds accordingly.
Adding to @Cath62's reply, definitely take a trusted friend or family member with you to all appointments & also consider recording them on your phone, as it is hard to remember all that has been said, otherwise. Jump onto this thread & read up on other areas in the blog that may interest you (we even have some funny bits, as well as gardens, arts & craft, pets & other topics ...) Including a link to what to take to hospital etc. There are 'tick lists' that you can check out too, to take with you to your appointments, assessing yourself, mentally & physically.
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
It is a real roller coaster ride right now - so your emotions will be all over the place. You don't have to tell everyone right up - it can be on an 'as needs' basis ..... I didn't tell some family members for over a year. It can be distressing telling them 'personally' as it makes you relive the diagnosis every time - so I used an email that I continued to update as time & treatment went on. Some set up a private Facebook Page or even an online private blog.
Take care, look after yourself, and if you find yourself getting very sad, please ring the helpline & chat with our Mods/Counsellors ... 1800 500 258.
My husband was Type 2 diabetic on Ozempic and we had to modify his breakfast on his chemo days (more protein, less carbs) as the anti nausea meds (part of the infusion and tablets for 2 days post chemo) are 'gluco/carbs' so needed to monitor his sugar levels more closely over that time too. (Dexamethasone is a prescription-only synthetic adrenocorticosteroid with glucocorticoid activity.) The Nurses will usually do your bloods immediately before chemo (if you have it) to check the level & can adjust the anti nausea meds accordingly.
Adding to @Cath62's reply, definitely take a trusted friend or family member with you to all appointments & also consider recording them on your phone, as it is hard to remember all that has been said, otherwise. Jump onto this thread & read up on other areas in the blog that may interest you (we even have some funny bits, as well as gardens, arts & craft, pets & other topics ...) Including a link to what to take to hospital etc. There are 'tick lists' that you can check out too, to take with you to your appointments, assessing yourself, mentally & physically.
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
It is a real roller coaster ride right now - so your emotions will be all over the place. You don't have to tell everyone right up - it can be on an 'as needs' basis ..... I didn't tell some family members for over a year. It can be distressing telling them 'personally' as it makes you relive the diagnosis every time - so I used an email that I continued to update as time & treatment went on. Some set up a private Facebook Page or even an online private blog.
Take care, look after yourself, and if you find yourself getting very sad, please ring the helpline & chat with our Mods/Counsellors ... 1800 500 258.