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.
Go to ‘Diagnosis and emotional wellbeing’ to return to the main topic page, or choose another section.
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 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.