Recent Content by Catherine4188

Hi, I am T1 and I'm a teacher, I agree that it’s confusing knowing what to do for the best. I have a student who has been told to self isolate as he is T1. I feel bad thinking of not going into work as it will put pressure on other staff and my students, but I’m unsure if it’s silly to keep...

I’ve been told by my management that I’m absolutely correct and have done nothing wrong at all, if anything I did over what I should to be kind and supportive, but I still feel horrible that someone has gone away and felt like this. I don’t want anyone going away feeling negative about...

Thanks everyone. I’ve come into work today and been hit with someone telling me I’ve done something wrong and that I’m responsible for ruining someone’s self esteem and weekend. I’ve broken down at work. So embarrassing. Please don’t think I’m saying I want to kill myself, far from it, I have...

Hello all, I’m writing this message to stop myself from heading to the bathroom and using my needles to scratch my stomach. I’ve had about a week now of feeling low again after a spell of feeling more positive. I know the relief I feel when I do scratch myself and it gives me a sense of control...

Hello, I thought I’d update you on my progress. I’m currently taking 15 units Glargine daily and novorapid if I feel I’ve had s heavy carb evening. This use of insulin is honestly very mood dependant. For example most days I think I’ll take my Glargine and some novorapid before bed because I...

I completely understand how my mum feels. She actually didn’t even talk about the diabetes just our usual chat but then focus on my lingering cough and said I needed to see a doctor and stressed how important it is to look after myself. Think she might have known I didn’t want to discuss it. I...

I opened up to my friend last night. She’s told my mum. I told her not to as my mam has enough on her plate right now. Just waiting for a phone call from my mum, feel sick. I didn’t want her to know until I was recovering. All I’m going to get is told I have to take my insulin and a huge guilt...

Thank you for your kind words. My daughter is 4 but normally quite a mature 4. We have just told her that Daddy and Mammy are very tired when she has been us upset. We have honestly tried our best to keep it all final for her and even made a huge effort to make life even more full of happy...

I’ve spoken to the DSN. I have an appointment to see them face to face on Monday next week. They have urged me to try to take my Glargine at least once every couple of days. It’s a step. Thank you all for your time. You’ve really helped .,

Thanks for all your support. Today was meant to be a step forward but I can feel myself going down fast. I didn’t sleep much last night due to baby being up, lots of confusing thoughts and worry. I called the DSN team and left a message for them to call me. Then I received a message about my...

Thanks Kittycat, I have a very supportive family in that they have been so much help over the last few weeks with regards to taking the kids so we get some time together and offering a listening ear. But when my mam thought I was hovering at 15 the other day and I refused to take anything and...

Thanks for your reply. I know exactly what you’re saying. I checked for ketones a few weeks ago when I hit 25 on a glucose check and they were at 0.1 I haven’t checked since. I’ll check in the morning after my husband has gone to work.

Thank you for taking the time to read and reply. It’s nice to know it’s not just me. I’m trying to get the strength to call my diabetes team tomorrow whilst my little boy naps. I just don’t want to tell my family what’s going on. I know they are aware of me not taking total care of my diabetes...

Hello all, I’m having a tough time at the minute and I’m feeling so conflicted about my diabetes management and what I want at the minute. Here’s my story of you have the time to read, any advice or just a sounding board would be helpful. I’m a T1 diagnosed about 18 months ago. Since...