[Kim39]

Hope somebody here can put my wifes mind at ease. She came in a few hours ago after a visit to the doc's. She has had a bomb shell dropped on her. :no Doctor did a blood test on her after she had been complaining over a problem women suffer with and the result is she has been diagnosed with diabetes. :eek Not the end of the world i know but still a shock. The question she now is asking is will this be a stumbling block towards our impending migration. :? I have tried to tell her not to worry as diabetes is a condition and not an illness, so not a drain on another countries resources. I am sure there are people on this forum who suffer from it and it is not a problem for their aims and ambitions.
Is there somebody out there who can alleviate her worries. :hopeso

Kim

[markkellaway]

Kim,

I'm sure you don't need to worry. We have some friends who moved to NZ in February this year, their son is insulin dependant and has only one good eye, his dad has high blood pressure that he has medication for and they were still allowed in, no problems at all.

I hope this helps, and I hope you both come to terms with the news OK. Diabetes can be a big problem if not managed but if your wife manages the lifestyle properly then it shouldn't cause many issues. This isn't personal experience but I have a number of friends that are diabetic.

Mark. :nice1

[Babette & Andy]

Oh Kim, she must be feeling dreadful. Wish I could be there and give her a great big hug :? I have no idea how, if at all, this may affect your application. Sure another forum member will know the answer.

My best friend (alicia) was diagnosed (also out of the blue) 10yrs ago, and has had to make some adjustments (mainly food/diet related) but leads a totally normal life. She had a little boy 6yrs ago, and is currently 15weeks pregnant. If you haven't got any friends / family members with the condition, PM me and I'm sure Alicia will be able to offer some (personal) support to your wife based on her experiences.

Hang in there guys, hugs to follow on the 27th.

Babette

[Diny]

Kim

Abit of a bomb shell but I don't think she needs to worry too much regarding immigration.

There is a place on the medical forms where they list dozens of 'illnesses & complaints' and you jus tick the yes or no box. There were a couple of things that I ticked 'yes' and all the doc did was ask me about them, aks what treatment I'd had or what treatment I was receiving then said 'that's ok'.

Like mentioned above, it is a condition, not an illness, and it can be kept in check alot by personal life changes that don't cost anything.

Don't panic !!!!!!

Diny

[Kim39]

You say don't panic Diny, i'm not she is, means she has to pack the fags in and thats hurting her and in turn will hurt me as she says she packs in then i have to join her.
Bad news for her and tragic for me :laugh :wah
Thanks for the support. :nice1

Kim

[Kim39]

Babette, forget hugging her, hug me instead means i have to play the dietry game too. What no CHIPS :eek :wah

[Diny]

Kim

I've got a good length of rope if you want to borrow it.

:eek

Diny

[jo b]

Kim,

things happen for a reason and if it means that through her diabetes you are smoke free and have a healthier diet then that means you'll live longer to enjoy NZ :nice1

Good luck with the packing up as an ex smoker if you need any moral support you'll find it from me and I am sure other forum members.

Cheers

Jo

[lindajax]

Kim,

I am sure immigration won't be a problem as other members have said.
tell the missus that the medical advances in Diabetes care have been staggering over the past 10-15 years and that she'll most likely fall inot it with no problems.

I agree with Jo better diet and givin up the fags can only be a positive thing.
A great idea is to try to talk about it with other sufferers ( if she feels she wants too) and this can be arranged via the diabetes nurse specialist she can put you in touch with groups or individuals.

My mum had temporary diabetes ( alegedly) years ago and just modified her diet and blood sugars returned to normal in no time!!!!

Try not to worry too much

Sending love to you both

Love Linda xxx

[jesselyn]

kim,

i am sure it wont cause a problem - hugs to you and mrs kim... :angel

jes

[Kim39]

Linda,

You mention your mum had temporary diabetes, is this possible? Got to admit though that this just doesn't add up, her blood sugar level was way up 20.9 :eek when it should be 3-5, my answer to that would have been well she should be in a diabetic coma with a reading that high. Today her levels are dropping but the ketone test show's normal. Maybe that word temporary is just possible. :hopeso
As for the fags well i suppose it ain't a bad thing seeing NZ frown upon smokers. :no
Thanks for your thoughts and everybody else who has responded.

Kim

[blue]

Hi Kim sorry to hear about the diabetes but I dont think you have too much to worry about and it should be fine with immigration. Suger levels are high at the moment as things need to settle down and they will after a week or so. All the best thinking of you.

[Kim39]

Linda,

Elaine has asked me to post this. I know you are a paediatric nurse but you just may know the answer to this. Her levels are dropping quickly in last 30hrs her level has dropped 7.8 from 20.9 to 13.1, she hasn't had any lunch which she needs a rollicking for and 1 tablet with breakfast. Is it normal for the level to drop so quickly?
Hope you can help if not no problem.

Kim

[leslie]

my brother became juv d at 15. sugar read was 36 when they finally figured it out (went in for sore ankles). very traumatic time as he immediately lost huge amount of weight etc and we thought he was dying. everyone said it was a miracle but he went on to play hockey etc and lead a very normal life. my daughters 14 yr old friend is on 3 needles/ day and still manages to row, play tennis and such. who'd have thought? recommend canadian diabetes association for research - they had/ have a very prgamatic, simple approach to balanced eating and you may find it helpful. perfect time to get away from eating processed uk crap, drinking rubbish water, breathing lousy air by moving to nz...