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I know the feeling. Glad you finally got the results. I have a FreeStyle Libre monitor and sensors, prescribed by my doctor. I was 69 when diagnosed T2. At 71 I had a very serious DKA episode, 4 days in hospital, diagnosed T1. My doctor decided I'd be safer with the monitor/sensors due to my...

Good morning. You and I have similar stories. Pretty scary, isn't it? I was 69 when diagnosed with T2, went low carb for two years and everything was going great. Then I had a really bad DKA episode in May 2019 and ended up in the hospital for 4 days. Like you, it was a complete shock to me...

At this time, COVID, it's very difficult to see a counsellor and our mental health support group closed down in 2019, just when we really need it. I guess it's just one day at a time. Thanks and take care.

I have been reading Dr. Bernstein's book since he's had T1 since 1946 and has researched it for many years. I also read the Diet Drs and articles from different well-known hospitals in the States. My blood work results have always been good since this started so I know that part is good...

I feel just like you. My DE is more concerned with me being on low carb and wanting my numbers to be higher than I want. My target range is between 5-10. She doesn't mind if they're higher than that. I do. So, I feel like I don't have much support there. Thanks and take care.

I've never heard of decision fatigue, but that's exactly it. Some days I get so tired (frustrated) of making these decisions or even trying to figure them out. I am an all or nothing kind of girl and I need to know why for anything. I must have been a very annoying kid. Did anyone know that...

Low carb works for me. If I even think about higher carbs my BG goes through the roof. I just get very frustrated at times. I also have depression and anxiety, which I had long before this journey. Nobody in my circle of family or friends understands T1 and most don't know diabetes at all...

We could be. lololol Scared the heck out of me as I'm sure it did you. I definitely wasn't prepared for that. I am still confused. I was on very low doses of bolus at meals, however, this past few months it seems I need more, so I've been experimenting. I eat very low carb and when my BG...

Thank you for your reply. I will take a look online and see what I can find for my area. There's a long waiting list where I live for in-person. Thanks, again.

Thank you, Juicyj. That's what I need to do. Really accept it so I can give up the struggle. The exhaustion from 'fighting' it is very real. Yes, I need to take care of myself. Trust me, it's always been a long struggle to accept things my whole life. This one was so unexpected that it...

Thanks for your reply. I don't mind being on the low carb way of eating. I feel better physically when I'm on it and not eating sugar/wheat, etc. It's just when I am feeling low or anxious that I want to break out. This has been a strange year, plus other situations that I'm going through...

I have been using the FreeStyle Libre since May 2019, when I was diagnosed T1 at age 71, after being (mis)diagnosed with T2 at 69. I really love it and I keep the monitor beside my bed because after first being diagnosed and trying to absorb all the information, I was having a lot of lows...

You are not alone or paranoid. I am 72 and have only had T1 since 2019. Previously (mis)diagnosed in 2017 as T2. So, now I'm going through all the various emotions. I have a dog so I walk him when it's not too humid and I do go out and about while taking precautions. It is kind of scary...

OK, now I'm really upset. My laptop is not working properly and the post I had just written disappeared. I will start again. I haven't been on this forum for about two years. Today I decided to check in and saw this post on the 5 things I need to know. I thought I was managing the emotional...

My doctor has raised my Tresiba by 1u and today raised my Humalog by 1u at breakfast. I check in with them again early next wk. Nurse said it's because of the extra stress I have with cracked wrist.

Thanks everyone for your help. My diabetic educator is out of the country until Oct. My luck. I called her office and a diabetic nurse is going to help. I emailed her my blood sugar numbers for the past week and she will get back to me. Thanks again. And thanks, Ellie M for explaining the...

Thank you. It's not too painful, as long as I keep it elevated. I take 2u of Tresiba in the a.m. with 4u of Humalog at breakfast, 1u of H for lunch and 1u for supper. I don't carb count. I find bread is bad, however I've always been a carboholic. I was originally diagnosed T2 and...

I have been on insulin for 4 months. I was slowly going back to low carb to keep sugar down. I cracked my right wrist on Friday and have to use my left hand for everything. Very difficult, discouraging and stressful. Am typing with one finger of left hand. I can't make low carb meals or...

I had my gallbladder removed many years ago, too and didn't know there was a possible link until I read this post. I wonder why my GP "didn't think of anything else" (his words) when I had my DKA episode in May? If I hadn't had the DKA episode, with my glucose being through the roof for at...

Thanks for explaining that, Marie 2. I was wondering why it does that. I need to do some more reading, Dr. Bernstein's book for one, and this forum to set my mind at ease. Take care and have a great day. Everyone.