- Messages
- 275
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Hi...
I’m over 10 years into Type 1 so you’d think I’d have mastered it by now! But it just seems to get harder. In the early days my control was really good - with my HBA1Cs in the 5s, but now I have more responsibilities (eg a family) to factor in I simply can’t keep on top of it.
I absolutely know that a low carb diet works for me, sticking to it is another matter. I fall of the wagon (in a spectacular chocolate guzzling manner) on a regular basis. I have the greatest intentions and then life gets in the way. I wish I was that organised person who sticks to meal plans but I’m just not. My life is a little hectic, with childcare and looking after a poorly mother in law, just getting everyone fed is a task in itself.
Basically I am finding this all a bit overwhelming at the moment, my HBA1C has crept up to 7, blood sugars are erratic and I could do with loosing a bit of weight. My last eye screening showed a very tiny bleed. I know I can only help myself, but I try so hard only to fail every time.
Any advice on how to sort my life out much appreciated
Jessie. x
I’m over 10 years into Type 1 so you’d think I’d have mastered it by now! But it just seems to get harder. In the early days my control was really good - with my HBA1Cs in the 5s, but now I have more responsibilities (eg a family) to factor in I simply can’t keep on top of it.
I absolutely know that a low carb diet works for me, sticking to it is another matter. I fall of the wagon (in a spectacular chocolate guzzling manner) on a regular basis. I have the greatest intentions and then life gets in the way. I wish I was that organised person who sticks to meal plans but I’m just not. My life is a little hectic, with childcare and looking after a poorly mother in law, just getting everyone fed is a task in itself.
Basically I am finding this all a bit overwhelming at the moment, my HBA1C has crept up to 7, blood sugars are erratic and I could do with loosing a bit of weight. My last eye screening showed a very tiny bleed. I know I can only help myself, but I try so hard only to fail every time.
Any advice on how to sort my life out much appreciated
Jessie. x