I wouldn't say it is necessarily an issue in the validity of the diagnosis but I think it is important to realise that T1's do have a unique additional set of pressures on us. This is both the additional mental load of dealing with the condition but also the physiological / biochemical aspect of what happens to us when we are out of balance.
We are all so completely different in how we are and how our bodies respond to things that a lot of the time the broad strokes that are used to diagnose and treat us can definitely seem or feel (and sometimes actually be) off.
I think that the key thing really is in finding positive and healthy coping mechanisms, which is easier said than done. Let me know if you work that out and I promise to do the same
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@isjoberg said there is a higher risk of mental issues with T1's, specifically depression and anxiety (can you really honestly blame us?).
That shouldn't really be a surprise since there is no cure for what we have, the treatment is basically like having a second job and it is so easy to screw up. If we do screw up even one dose at the wrong time and there is no help then the consequences are dire. Even if we do mostly well we constantly have HCP's reminding us about all the complications... so yeah, anxiety and depression.. not really a surprise when you look at it from that side.
But as I said before, at least here and face to face (if you manage to hook up with any of the informal T1 meetups) you have a huge amount of support and understanding from people that have a pretty fair idea of where you are coming from since they live through similar days.
Be mindful of your thoughts and feelings. Seek help where you need it, this is far harder and a greater sign of strength than not asking for help. Above all try not to berate yourself for your mistakes in dealing with this. For me when it gets hard I take it a day at a time, ignore yesterday (I write notes to tomorrow me about changes and corrections) and take it one day at a time.
Medical science hasn't a clue how we actually work, so you not really getting how you work is nothing to worry about in my opinion. If you think that your HCP's have messed up in some area then challenge them and get them to work with you to try and make your life better. I'm not saying have a slanging match but make notes on where you feel things need to get better for you to live a happier life and discuss it with them.
Mostly I hope that you are able to find a way to stabilise your levels so that you at least avoid the fun and games that come from the "glucocoaster"
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