stjohn
Member
Firstly I would like to say that I'm so glad that I have found such a
wonderful and supportive forum.
I've been type 1 for 23 years.
I am originally from the UK but have been living in New Zealand for
the last 12 years.
I would very much appreciate some advice regarding my problems.
My ability to focus and concentrate on anything has become virtually
non-existent. Memory has become progressively worse, I sometimes
can't remember my own phone number. I feel like a complete Zombie most of the time.
Dreadful brain fog, very low energy. I have also come to realise that my personality has
really changed over the last few years.
I have had various tests for thyroid problems,celiac disease, vitamin
deficiency etc but all have come back normal. I was also prescribed
anti-depressants which had no effect whatsoever.
I was taking novorapid and protophane before being switched to lantus
around 5 years ago. The problems have become more pronounced since
switching to Lantus, although my control is generally pretty good.
I have read quite a few posts on the forum regarding problems that some people
have experienced whilst taking lantus.
Thinking back, a year or so after starting
insulin, I noticed what I can best describe as a feeling of "not being quite with it".
To start with it was very subtle....hardly even noticeable. But gradually over
the years that sensation has worsened, particularly over the last few years.
I constantly try to achieve very tight control which doesn't go down
particularly well with the diabetes clinic. I have also over the years paid
the price for this and have had some quite severe hypos, some resulting in seizures.
I am due to see the endo at the end of this month and I am thinking
of asking to have my insulin changed but feel as though I'm going to
have a real battle on my hands.
Anyway, I would really appreciate any ideas, advice or suggestions.
David.
wonderful and supportive forum.
I've been type 1 for 23 years.
I am originally from the UK but have been living in New Zealand for
the last 12 years.
I would very much appreciate some advice regarding my problems.
My ability to focus and concentrate on anything has become virtually
non-existent. Memory has become progressively worse, I sometimes
can't remember my own phone number. I feel like a complete Zombie most of the time.
Dreadful brain fog, very low energy. I have also come to realise that my personality has
really changed over the last few years.
I have had various tests for thyroid problems,celiac disease, vitamin
deficiency etc but all have come back normal. I was also prescribed
anti-depressants which had no effect whatsoever.
I was taking novorapid and protophane before being switched to lantus
around 5 years ago. The problems have become more pronounced since
switching to Lantus, although my control is generally pretty good.
I have read quite a few posts on the forum regarding problems that some people
have experienced whilst taking lantus.
Thinking back, a year or so after starting
insulin, I noticed what I can best describe as a feeling of "not being quite with it".
To start with it was very subtle....hardly even noticeable. But gradually over
the years that sensation has worsened, particularly over the last few years.
I constantly try to achieve very tight control which doesn't go down
particularly well with the diabetes clinic. I have also over the years paid
the price for this and have had some quite severe hypos, some resulting in seizures.
I am due to see the endo at the end of this month and I am thinking
of asking to have my insulin changed but feel as though I'm going to
have a real battle on my hands.
Anyway, I would really appreciate any ideas, advice or suggestions.
David.