Some helpful approaches
You can click on the book below to read about some things that can be helpful to bear in mind in the early times after diagnosis.
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After 30 years of keeping tight control I had an operation which meant I could
not exercise for six weeks. I was a regular at the gym 3 times a week.
It was very difficult to control my diabetes for a long time after but as I
gradually got better things began to get easier, but it did get me feeling down for a
few months
I found out I was a type 1 diabetic 3 weeks before my 18th birthday I’m now 43. Still find it hard to deal with some days but also just learnt to get on with it the best I can. I know I can do better but takes a whole lot of strength to do that which I don’t have.
Please can you help me get a insulin pump as I have been on the waiting list for years then my diabetic doctor tells me that I’m not on the list ?
Ok, I have been a diabetic for 48 years, there is no magic wand. But I am hoping that a pump and it’s accuracy will help me refine what I have let slip.
How’s the pump going ?
I am hoping that having a pump will give me opportunities to not have to think all the time about food and counting numbers.
My diabetic team has just told me I’m on a 10 year waiting list for a pump if no one else who is in more need gets on there. Great way to get your diabetic control to mess up.
I feel the same way
I been diabetic for 33 years had a heart attack, 2 mini strokes and a blood clot and still waiting.
I realise after doing this course I have to take my diabetes in my own hands x
I am a big believer in peer support, belonging to fellowships for other issues. I will definitely be looking into face to face meetings. I also liked the idea of using social media to connect with other people with diabetes
It can be very hard sometimes, my emotions get deeply triggered when sugar levels are high.
I’m so used to it I forget to allow myself some self understanding – it is daily pressure and anticipation of ‘the numbers’ … I get the odd emotional slump but generally ok. It’s been good to read other people’s experiences as I generally am doing this solo…
Very interesting
Hoping an insulin pump will help me to better manage diabetes
I’m hoping to have better management using the insulin pump.
I have had type 1 diabetes for 50 years
And sometimes I struggle to cope with it.
I have had type 1 for 30 years and still struggle to come to terms with it.
I can put myself into nearly all of these scenarios.