Hi, everyone. My nickname is Lia and I was just diagnosed on May 14th. I'm a homeschooled junior in highschool and I have four siblings, all of whom have been incredibly supportive and involved during these past few months. I've always known people with diabetes, so I was pretty prepared when I was diagnosed - although it doesn't make it any easier! I've been overwhelmed with support from friends; one of my friends' brother is diabetic, as is the daughter of the pastor at my church, four of the girls in my youth group, and my best friend! I guess the hardest part of this has been the lows. I can't tell when my blood sugar drops. There's no shakiness, no irritability, or anything like that. I only know if I check. Thankfully I've never been too terribly low. The lowest I've ever been is 58.
I'm currently using the humalog pens right now, as well as lantus. I'm pretty interesting in the pump, since it's a hassle to constantly have to drag around syringes/pen needles and the pen. I'm out of the honeymoon stage already, according to my doctor, so that's slightly annoying, but it makes calculating my insulin much easier. I've also horrified the majority of the moms of kids with diabetes in my church. I told them that I guesstimate carbs when I'm out and about with friends. :P