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<blockquote data-quote="Patch13" data-source="post: 891584" data-attributes="member: 58178"><p>I think it took me about 10 years to finally accept it. I think my main problem was being frustrated with not feeling in control of my own body- I would have high and low swings which made me feel rubbish and very tired. I would be moody and irritable and everyone else around me thought the only thing I had to do was inject and everything was fine (don't get me wrong my family are caring, but they didn't have to put up with high and low sugar levels etc). </p><p>I also had some bouts of depression which made me feel worse, which made me eat more, which made my sugar levels worse and made me feel worse - and so the cycle continued! </p><p></p><p>The thing that helped me the most (this is my personal experience and I recognise that it isn't what everyone wants to do) is going on a very low carb diet. I found my blood sugar swing less, my hba1c is massively better and I then feel less frustrated / scared about the future. Also due to my blood sugars being less erratic I also find I feel better mentally (sure at times I will still feel a little down, but nothing like before). </p><p></p><p>Don't get me wrong, I still have days of frustration - some days I need to adjust my basal due to the weather, hormones, exercise, alcohol, illness, etc, but usually I manage to find a reason for the change in my sugar levels and knowing there is a reason helps me to feel more in control and less irritated. </p><p></p><p>I hope you find your acceptance soon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Patch13, post: 891584, member: 58178"] I think it took me about 10 years to finally accept it. I think my main problem was being frustrated with not feeling in control of my own body- I would have high and low swings which made me feel rubbish and very tired. I would be moody and irritable and everyone else around me thought the only thing I had to do was inject and everything was fine (don't get me wrong my family are caring, but they didn't have to put up with high and low sugar levels etc). I also had some bouts of depression which made me feel worse, which made me eat more, which made my sugar levels worse and made me feel worse - and so the cycle continued! The thing that helped me the most (this is my personal experience and I recognise that it isn't what everyone wants to do) is going on a very low carb diet. I found my blood sugar swing less, my hba1c is massively better and I then feel less frustrated / scared about the future. Also due to my blood sugars being less erratic I also find I feel better mentally (sure at times I will still feel a little down, but nothing like before). Don't get me wrong, I still have days of frustration - some days I need to adjust my basal due to the weather, hormones, exercise, alcohol, illness, etc, but usually I manage to find a reason for the change in my sugar levels and knowing there is a reason helps me to feel more in control and less irritated. I hope you find your acceptance soon [/QUOTE]
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