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hi everyone
Never posted on a forum before. Hoping to make some new contacts.
I'm type 1 diagnosed 5 1/2 years ago at the age of 24. I had a really long honeymoon period so eased through my first 2-3 years, thinking I could handle it. Since that ended, I've never had a particularly good hba1c. Actually having to carb count and work everything out to exercise has become a chore and a bore and I think I'm now in burnout. I have spent a month or two (still injecting) really not paying attention to carb counting just guessing and hoping for the best. Managing to stay under 15 most days.
I had my diabetic eye screening and they told me I have early signs of retinopathy. Then a night or two ago, hyperglycaemia woke me up, >25. That was when I realised, its not just a number on a meter.... it's my life.
I don't know any diabetics. I guess I was hoping for a friendly message to not feel so alone.
Thanks!
Happy New Year!
Never posted on a forum before. Hoping to make some new contacts.
I'm type 1 diagnosed 5 1/2 years ago at the age of 24. I had a really long honeymoon period so eased through my first 2-3 years, thinking I could handle it. Since that ended, I've never had a particularly good hba1c. Actually having to carb count and work everything out to exercise has become a chore and a bore and I think I'm now in burnout. I have spent a month or two (still injecting) really not paying attention to carb counting just guessing and hoping for the best. Managing to stay under 15 most days.
I had my diabetic eye screening and they told me I have early signs of retinopathy. Then a night or two ago, hyperglycaemia woke me up, >25. That was when I realised, its not just a number on a meter.... it's my life.
I don't know any diabetics. I guess I was hoping for a friendly message to not feel so alone.
Thanks!
Happy New Year!