Fed up with diabetes, headaches etc

SecurityMike

Newbie
Messages
2
I am in a bad way, stopped taking my medication and insulin.


Too much stress where I live, been shielding 16 weeks not seen anyone, realised online friends are exactly that!

Has anybody else felt like this and if so how did you deal with it.
 

xfieldok

Well-Known Member
Messages
4,182
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Hi and welcome to the forum.

What type of diabetes do you have?

I am with my husband but not been outside since January. Are you on your own?
 

ickihun

Master
Messages
13,698
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Insulin
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Bullies
@SecurityMike you hv posted in the type2 section so if you are an insulin taking type2 I have had a period in the past when surviving felt so enormous to the small inconvience of taking my diabetic meds. Not realising how ill I was.
I was referred to my new area's specialist and his team was brilliant! He got me sorted out again.
What I take from the delayed care due to covid-19 is care but far far slower and watered down.
However you are still normally under someone's care (referring to NHS patients only).
Call your care team for support if you feel your life is in danger. No nhs staff member would expect you to do any less. You will be advised to do what they need to keep you safe and others, at this time. It's very straight forward, I assure you. In fact many consultantions are being done by telephone.
You have recognised you aren't well. What do you think is the most important thing? Yes monitoring your bloods. Injecting on the side of caution, better not enough than too much..... I feel. I've been injecting for over a decade (on and off) now and am too a type2.
Please let us know what you think is the best next step, if your unsure. BUT no one on the forum can give medical advice but can give you plenty of encouragement.
 

VashtiB

Moderator
Staff Member
Messages
2,283
Type of diabetes
Type 2 (in remission!)
Treatment type
Diet only
Hello and welcome,

You sound like you are in a bad place- I'm sorry for that.

But please look after yourself. What you may not realise is that blood sugar levels outside the 'normal' range can contribute to your emotional health.

Another thing you may not realise is that there are many people on this site who have been in a bad place and who are willing to listen (read) if you want to post. However- depending on where you live there are some phone services that may be able to provide some more real time support.

Good luck and welcome and I hope you find the support you need.