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Does anyone else just get sick of it all?

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backarini

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Location
Bristol, UK
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
I'm having one of those days when nothing works out. Almost daily im having a double digit reading these days, despite adjusting my pump dosage, insulin sensitivity, and carb counting religiously. Everyone else's results seem to be perfect in comparison to mine!
I'm sick of the fact that I can't tolerate certain foods that everyone else without diabetes can eat, I put on weight at the drop of a hat and my nurses are so focused on my results being perfect that even when I burst into tears in front of them, they just say that I will get it right soon.
Sorry for the whingy post, but sometimes I test, see the result and wonder why I bother trying so hard!
I've never made a big deal out of my diabetes so sometimes I don't focus on it as hard as i should.
Anyone else have days (or weeks!) like this? What do you find helps bring you back round to feeling positive again?
xxx
 
Yes,backarini I've been at it for over 52 years and just about to go on a pump.You have to rule the bloody disease and not let it rule you.Everybody gets days like this,just shake yourself down and start kicking the diabetes back in the teeth.You will win,good luck.
 
Huh! Yeah ! We all have times like that, it comes with the territory :rolleyes: When it gets like that, with all the focus on " perfect " numbers , I remember that even in the very well controlled, there isn't one person I have met who gets its spot on all the time, every time. :rolleyes: In short, there ain't no beastie called " perfect numbers" or " perfect control " Let's face it, our numbers can go through the roof or drop like a stone even if we are replicating circumstances we have done a million times before :banghead: I blame astrology myself , the moon is retrograde in Kali Yuga , trine Pluto....;):D

I also like to remember this quote :

" I am not a number, I am a person " ( No.6 -"The Prisoner")

Signy
 
backarini said:
I'm having one of those days when nothing works out. Almost daily im having a double digit reading these days, despite adjusting my pump dosage, insulin sensitivity, and carb counting religiously. Everyone else's results seem to be perfect in comparison to mine!
I'm sick of the fact that I can't tolerate certain foods that everyone else without diabetes can eat, I put on weight at the drop of a hat and my nurses are so focused on my results being perfect that even when I burst into tears in front of them, they just say that I will get it right soon.
Sorry for the whingy post, but sometimes I test, see the result and wonder why I bother trying so hard!
I've never made a big deal out of my diabetes so sometimes I don't focus on it as hard as i should.
Anyone else have days (or weeks!) like this? What do you find helps bring you back round to feeling positive again?
xxx
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Oh goodness...YES! Sometimes I feel completely overwhelmed with the finger pricks, wondering what to eat, carb counting & all the other constant daily "pleasantries" associated with having this disease. As Heathanlass has said, we ALL get frustrated when our BG results won't play ball. Sometimes just knowing that we're having the same difficulties as one another puts it into perspective and makes it a little easier. Don't feel bad about yourself, & if you feel your mood slipping further, seek help from your GP. Don't suffer in silence. My very best wishes.

Ali. X
 
I think every one does at some point but your still alive and thats a bonus yes?

Ive had a rough patch lets say and not the first 43 years for me and still have those same old bad days, just breath deep and get through it
 
I hear you.. I'm being so good with carb counting etc.. And have a spike of say 11 when go to bed every other day, honestly no reason for it!! It's mad!! And not fair, just do like you are, the best you can and seek advice from your diabetic team. That's what they are there for after all. Today, I pricked my finger 4 times before I got enough blood for a bg reading, wasted 3 test strips, and they are like gold dust, lol!. Keep smiling
 
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God yes struggling all the time only diagnosed 6 months only went for a hip operation ended in intensive care and now have type 1. Adding to all the other **** in my life
 
Tylers73 said:
God yes struggling all the time only diagnosed 6 months only went for a hip operation ended in intensive care and now have type 1. Adding to all the other **** in my life
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Hi Tylers73

Don't struggle on your own hun. There are so many people on this forum who'll provide you with knowledge, advice, compassion & support. Share your burden & worries because I guarantee we've all been there at one time or other. You've just got to read through prior above posts to see that. My best wishes.

Ali. X

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I have the double figure struggle everyday and it really does suck. I have awful dawn phenomenon and insulin resistance in the morning which makes everything so hard sometimes. But I have to push through it and get on with it, I do wish my diabetes team would be more helpful though. I always try to have the mind set that yeah it may not be good now and it may not be working but the more effort and time I put into getting it right the better the results will be in time. Nothing is ever a quick fix it can take months to get it right but it will get there in the end.
 
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