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[Dod95]

Things get better as you understand more until you control the diabetes and not the other way round. Take care x

My life turned upside down , I feel that I can't handle this anymore ..
I'm trying to be optimistic but I'm done

 

[Dod95]

You will become a better person. Diabetes will change your life but only if you let it. Coming up to 51 years but I'm not giving in.

Everything is getting worse:'(...

 

[azure]

Everything is getting worse:'(...

In what way?

You can't let diabetes rule your life. Take it by the scruff of the neck and put it back in its cage. Yes, that's not easy, but it's perfectly possible.

When I was diagnosed, my mum said "Remember that there's always someone worse off than you". That made me angry and upset - like she was saying Type 1 was ok. But now I realise that she was right.

Things do get easier, I promise. The hurt reduces week by week, month by month. Keep that in mind and be strong. We all know what it's like. X

 

[TheBigNewt]

Do you see a subspecialist doctor that mostly treats diabetes, like an endocrinologist? Because you said they initially put you in 14U of bolus per meal, which sounds like a helluva lot of insulin to me. I've had this for over 30 years and have yet to take that much at one time. I usually take 4-7 units/meal. The most I ever took at one injection was 11. And they had you on 8 of long acting, which sounds pretty low to me. I take way less than most people and I take 25U. Most people take about half their daily insulin as basal, and split the rest among the meals as bolus. See if you can get with a specialist. Just about all the Type 1s here are treated by endocrinologists, especially the newly diagnosed ones. Gook luck! And BTW diabetes is kind of a PIA, but at least it's not a painful disease like rheumatoid arthritis or ulcerative colitis. Right?

 

[azure]

I take around 8 units of basal @TheBigNewt As long as @Dod95 's doses work then that's ok. We're all different

 

[TheBigNewt]

I take around 8 units of basal @TheBigNewt As long as @Dod95 's doses work then that's ok. We're all different

Sounds to me like @Dod95's diabetes control isn't going to well yet. The fact is, MOST Type 1's take more than 8U Lantus, and most do not take 14U Novorapid with each meal. To me that's a weird way to start off. I was asking whether she saw an endocrinologist or not. I bet not.

 

[azure]

Sounds to me like @Dod95's diabetes control isn't going to well yet. The fact is, MOST Type 1's take more than 8U Lantus, and most do not take 14U Novorapid with each meal. To me that's a weird way to start off. I was asking whether she saw an endocrinologist or not. I bet not.

The OP explained she'd decreased the 14 units to 4 units if you read back.

My point was that no one should worry that their insulin dose is less or more than anyone else's.

 

[Martie_Warin]

Got my T1 diagnosis in October, I suffered from stress anxiety and depression for years and was just about to start a new job (I've been doing it since November) at first I was elated that I felt so much healthier, but I'm still finding it really hard and exhausting. Never the less I'm currently running in 2 elections, I'm not sure whether the exhaustion is ruining me or the lack of time to think is taking my mind off it. Either way I'm 29, and habits of a lifetime are difficult to brake, and I'm not sure I'd want to brake them anyway.

What I'm trying to say is that everyone is likely to deal with it differently, but you're in good company here and I'm sure you will never go wanting for an open and friendly ear.

 

[Dod95]

Do you see a subspecialist doctor that mostly treats diabetes, like an endocrinologist? Because you said they initially put you in 14U of bolus per meal, which sounds like a helluva lot of insulin to me. I've had this for over 30 years and have yet to take that much at one time. I usually take 4-7 units/meal. The most I ever took at one injection was 11. And they had you on 8 of long acting, which sounds pretty low to me. I take way less than most people and I take 25U. Most people take about half their daily insulin as basal, and split the rest among the meals as bolus. See if you can get with a specialist. Just about all the Type 1s here are treated by endocrinologists, especially the newly diagnosed ones. Gook luck! And BTW diabetes is kind of a PIA, but at least it's not a painful disease like rheumatoid arthritis or ulcerative colitis. Right?

The doses were high at beginning since I was hospitalized with BG over 450 mg/dl , the pancreas was on high level of stress , & the diagnosis as type 1 diabetic wasn't out yet , so the Doctor wanted to check my respond to insulin

The endocrinologist put me on 14 U before meals and 16 of long acting ,, by the time my insulin need decreased so I reduced the dose gradually,,

Now I'm taking 8 U long acting & 4 U before meals .

 

[Dod95]

In what way?

You can't let diabetes rule your life. Take it by the scruff of the neck and put it back in its cage. Yes, that's not easy, but it's perfectly possible.

When I was diagnosed, my mum said "Remember that there's always someone worse off than you". That made me angry and upset - like she was saying Type 1 was ok. But now I realise that she was right.

Things do get easier, I promise. The hurt reduces week by week, month by month. Keep that in mind and be strong. We all know what it's like. X

I hope it will get easier, 2 Months ago , my life was completely different :'(

You really don't know what you have until it's gone :'/

 

[Dod95]

Got my T1 diagnosis in October, I suffered from stress anxiety and depression for years and was just about to start a new job (I've been doing it since November) at first I was elated that I felt so much healthier, but I'm still finding it really hard and exhausting. Never the less I'm currently running in 2 elections, I'm not sure whether the exhaustion is ruining me or the lack of time to think is taking my mind off it. Either way I'm 29, and habits of a lifetime are difficult to brake, and I'm not sure I'd want to brake them anyway.

What I'm trying to say is that everyone is likely to deal with it differently, but you're in good company here and I'm sure you will never go wanting for an open and friendly ear.

:'( does it get better by the time? It seems like you're still suffering ..

 

[Juicyj]

You really don't know what you have until it's gone :'/[/QUOTE]

You know being diagnosed to some of us is like the grieving process, we all go through different stages, so denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.

Yes your old life is gone now, but life changes for all of us, we move house, meet people, break up, have kids, change jobs etc, learning to live your life with diabetes is change again, accepting your life as it is now and becoming positive about change and managing your condition will help you cope better and in turn will help you manage your BG levels better.

I found helping others, doing meditation and exercising helped me cope with my diagnosis, although you cannot see it now, there are positives to everything we do in life, but taking some time out to look after you, smell the roses and take on board the change and not get defeated at every hurdle, particularly over analysing each BG result, which is something I put my hands up to, as i was striving for perfection, which as we all know with type 1 is impossible.. once i'd accepted I could never be perfect again and just took a deep breath and moved on, this was a turning point for me.

It isn't easy I admit but you have to find out what makes you feel positive about managing your type 1, you will get there, just have a little faith

 

[Nann77]

Sweetie, I know exactly how you feel. I was 4 months out of high school when I was diagnosed in October of 1995. I won't go into any details right now, but trust me, it will get better. Diabetes is an enormous drag, I'll admit that without hesitation. You will get used to your new routine and it will eventually become second nature to you.

 

[Meghan2110]

Keep on trying, you'll be fine! 3 weeks is a very short time to accept that such a massive change has happened in your life, don't worry! We all struggle sometimes and it's best to be open about that. If you're having a hard time, talk to family/friends/strangers/anyone! I'm 25 and have lived with t1d since I was 13 and I'm still learning. During my teen years I went through phases of not wanting to check my blood or take injections, I thought ignoring my condition would make my life easier. The best thing I've ever done is choose to take control of my health and educate myself as much as possible. If you get the opportunity to participate in a DAFNE course, go for it. Before long everything will feel like second nature and you'll discover that you're stronger than you thought! You can do it

 

[Xchynnax]

Hello,

I'm 22 yr old , 3 weeks ago I accidentally discovered my diabetic state ..

I went to university clinic , i was dizzy , the GP asked me to do urine and blood test for check up , I had a ketone in my urine +4 , and my BG was 480 mg/dl

I was hospitalized for one week, and started insulin.

Two days ago , my physician confirmed that i've T1 DM , And i've to take insulin for the rest of my life.


I feel emotionally and physically sick, & am crying almost everyday..


I really don't know what to do, I just want to escape & forget everything..

Hi dod59. So sorry that you have become a diabetic. I was diagnosed in 2012 and I was gutted. my Mam has been diabetic for 47 years so luckily I knew a fair bit about it already. I know it sounds awful and it is awful having to inject daily and check your bloods so often but it does get easier I still have days where I cry because I don't want to stick another needle in but at then end of the day it's got to be done most days though I don't care I have my insulin with a smile on my face. But please make sure to look after yourself the last 2 years I pretty much didn't care I was running high constantly then the doctors gave me a wake up call and now my control is so much better and I feel better for it. You have done the right thing by posting On here and just remember whenever you feel down just get in here and talk about it don't bottle it up. I'm not very good with words so will leave it at that but chin up X

 

[Xchynnax]

3 weeks ago , I started long acting insulin 16 U and short acting 14 U before meals , I suffered from Hypos that's why I gradually decreased the doses , now I'm taking 8U long acting & 4 units before meals. My BG is in acceptable ranges , & now i'm thinking for further decrease in the doses.
I don't know if I'm doing right or not

Thank u & i'll read the book

Do they do carb counting courses in your area if so I highly recommend going on one since I have done mine in October it's made a huge difference x

 

[Ryan777]

Hi Dod95 I was 19 when diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and felt same as you did when I was first told I had it, I'm 33 now and it has been a hard condition to handle and my Diabetes team started me off on doses like you have been on, I was on a 2 injection regime back then Novomix 30 if I remember I am now on Novorapid and Levemir 4 injections a day and after moving house I had to change hospitals and they put me on the Carbs counting program and did a 6 week course which was called X-pert Insulin and it really helped me out after the course I invested in a book called Carbs and Cals and it shows you portion sizes and how much Carbs there are in it, I am now more aware of my condition my blood sugars are a lot better and so is my HBI1C which is now 7,4 instead of 12.6 at my highest I hope this can be useful for you and I wish you luck in controlling your Diabetes.

 

[donnellysdogs]

It is part of our human nature to not like change!
However, some changes are necessary with diabetes...
Sure its injections and testings but you know what??? Its not like meningitis or other really, really awful illnesses.
I been T1 and I have to wake at 4 or 4.30 every morning and and hour before getting up to do my first injections.. I really dislike it but I know it has to be done....
Please, do not see this as the ruination of your future etc.... it is a liveable illness and once you get used to the changes, life can be great again....
That 5 minutes of injecting at 4.30 everyday for me isnt nice.... but once that 5 mins is gone... well, its not worth getting down about having to do it.. theres another 23hours 55 minutes in a day to enjoy!!

 

[Deleted member 389933]

Hello. Being diagnosed is a real pain to deal with, I had to go through it just over a year ago. I know it's difficult but you mustn't let it rule over you, it'll only get worse if you let that happen. There's always loads of people on here willing to talk if you want to, we've all been through it. Just keep doing your BG tests and injections, managing your diabetes is much better than going on an emergency trip to the hospital. Best of luck to you!

 

[Leanna1980]

Im 37 and I've had it all my life. I still work and have 2 beutiful children. Im very healthy and smoke drink and have takeaways. But i know thats stupid and don't condone it. Also i test all the time which don't bother me. I've never had a pump and love life. Please just learn you have got to live xx i dont regret nothing and will keep living life to the full. Im sure i will regret some things i do but i live life and diabetes has to l8ve with me.