MoonKat

I am 47 years old and was diagnosed with Type 1 just 9 months ago after I had lost 3 stone in as many months and had a raging thirst constantly. All I wanted to do was SLEEP! I was rushed into my local hospital after blood results came back....I had DKA and was approx. 24 hours from, well, eh, DEATH!!! I have a very supportive husband and two teenage kids as well as a very understanding/helpful family friend network.
My PASSION is horseriding - blessed to own an ex-racer and a showjumper (GOSH don't I sound POSH.....I'm NOT....and I am poor as a Church Mouse!!!!) - since Type 1 has entered my life I am scared to do anything on my own/worried that my blood sugars will go too low.....I still haven't grasped how to stabilise them if I do any activity. I work for a small family-run company and feel awkward asking for time off for appointments - I know I am entitled to attend them and I also know that my wonderful bosses would be annoyed if I felt this way!!!!
Struggled with my weight since a teenager BUT now I am at my wits end....it seems that no matter what I do to lose weight.....it doesn't work. I HATE MY BODY. I HATE MY WEIGHT. Got to the stage that I will not ride my elderly ex-race-horse cos he is used to carrying so much lighter. HELP ME GUYS! Please!!!!