Diagnosed almost two months ago as type 1
Hi everyone!
Almost two months ago, on September 25th, I was diagnosed as type 1. It's been a really interesting couple months to put it mildly...
My doctor says I have been the model patient - which is awesome! This morning though I discovered a swollen lymph-node under my chin on one side. Is this something I should go running to the doctor about (even though I'm sure its probably just the beginning of a cold or something given the season...) just because I have am a diabetic?
All of this is just so new and overwhelming some days. I very much so have a love/hate relationship with this diabetes monster.
Tags: 1, confusion, diabetes, doctors, monster, symptoms, type
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Permalink Reply by Zoe on -
We're all different in how much we utilize doctors, but me I would wait and see. If it's a cold, it's just a cold. If it starts to look like something more, then I might consider going to the doctor. The important thing with any kind of illness is to keep a close watch on your blood sugar as illness can raise it and you might need more insulin until you are better.
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Permalink Reply by Melitta on
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Hi Ali: Welcome to the club, even though that is such a weird thing to say! Zoe has given good advice; just test your BG often to be sure you are okay. Also, if you do get a cold, some cold meds can really raise blood sugar, so be careful what you take, if anything.
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