Hi, I'm type 1, only 23 and been diagnosed for 16 years. Similar to one of the above posts I've now signed up to attend a DAFNE course because 16 years ago it was "here's a needle and pen, take the same amount each day and eat healthy" now it's carb counting and correcting and knowing what to do when you're ill and to keep it under control so you don't get ill. Adults seem to get very little support and my nurses have said "you'll figure it out"! This forum has helped massively.
I'm very lucky I don't suffer from stress or anxiety or any mental issues from diabetes.
I don't exercise
so can't feedback on that.
Injecting is painful and a hassle in itself.
I've developed slight retinopathy from poor control I went 3/4 years without checking my blood sugar
no idea how I am alive and apparently it's reversible if I get it under control now - very lucky.
Tired if sugars aren't controlled, I find myself sleeping more than my partner even though he has longer shifts at work.
Doesn't affect my social life or family or anything. Don't get much support but I'm thankful I don't need support from others when some people do.
Only thing I would say is it's not as simple as calculating a meal and injecting and waiting for the next meal it's constantly on your mind; where are my levels going to be at, what can I eat, don't have anything to eat cause insulin doesn't work as fast as food etc. It's a lot but I guess we get stronger mentally by having it.
Also got to be a mathematician for calculating carbs haha