- Messages
- 67
- Type of diabetes
- LADA
- Treatment type
- Insulin
- Dislikes
- finger pricking and maths at every meal
Hi there.
I was diagnosed t2 three years ago. I've been on quite a lot of meds since then that don't seem to be working. A severe trauma and depression saw me not attend clinics for about 18 months but I remained complient with diet and meds.
Since I've had therapy and got back to my diabetes appointments it transpires that my meds aren't working and it's highly likely I'm t.1.5. the hospital previously failed at testing for GAD or Cpeptide and I only leared about these recently. Both tests have now been done and I await the results before changing my treatment.
I've been off work for the past month because of this. Whilst in work I dreamt daily of being at home, writing my PhD and doing arts and crafts (anything but work right) - just like most people. Since I have been at home I have had no energy or motivation to do anything. It's driving me insane but I keep reminding myself - hey your body has no way of producing energy.
I can feel the depression sneaking back in as it's like my whole attitude to life has changed for the worst. I've always been ambitious and driven by achievement. Now I see myself stuck on the sofa for life, hiding away and doing very little. I feel lazy and hate myself for it. I struggle to even read a book for longer than 15 minutes. It's ridiculous.
Can anyone share any stories they have where they may have been in a similar situation but turned it around with insulin?
Will I have my lust for life back? Will I be able to do stuff again?
I have a good job that pays fairly well - but I feel like I'm on the brink of losing it if things don't change.
I was diagnosed t2 three years ago. I've been on quite a lot of meds since then that don't seem to be working. A severe trauma and depression saw me not attend clinics for about 18 months but I remained complient with diet and meds.
Since I've had therapy and got back to my diabetes appointments it transpires that my meds aren't working and it's highly likely I'm t.1.5. the hospital previously failed at testing for GAD or Cpeptide and I only leared about these recently. Both tests have now been done and I await the results before changing my treatment.
I've been off work for the past month because of this. Whilst in work I dreamt daily of being at home, writing my PhD and doing arts and crafts (anything but work right) - just like most people. Since I have been at home I have had no energy or motivation to do anything. It's driving me insane but I keep reminding myself - hey your body has no way of producing energy.
I can feel the depression sneaking back in as it's like my whole attitude to life has changed for the worst. I've always been ambitious and driven by achievement. Now I see myself stuck on the sofa for life, hiding away and doing very little. I feel lazy and hate myself for it. I struggle to even read a book for longer than 15 minutes. It's ridiculous.
Can anyone share any stories they have where they may have been in a similar situation but turned it around with insulin?
Will I have my lust for life back? Will I be able to do stuff again?
I have a good job that pays fairly well - but I feel like I'm on the brink of losing it if things don't change.