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DaveDisco

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Hi all,
It's been three and a half years now since got diagnosed as T1dm. At start I was determined to not let it define me or rule my life. I'm fully aware of all complications I'll get with bad control but I'm getting to the stage where I'm caring less and less about managing condition. Every single day since diagnosis has been a battle to keep sugar up or down, and despite having settled carb:insulin, still get Hypos for no apparent reason and highs that I can't explain. My hba1cs are around low 7's which isn't amazing, but it takes so much effort even to get that for me

I'm just sick of testing, counting carbs, injecting, sticking to certain meal times, hosptial appointments, and even though I know what will happen, half considering not bothering anymore! It's really getting me down.

Anyone else experienced this kind of burnout and how to beat it? Scaring myself with consequences used to work, but now not so much..


Apologies for the rant....but no non diabetics get it...
 
Hi Dave,

I have been T1 for 6 yrs and if I am honest didnt really let myself be associated with it for that time. I can understand what you are saying as probably most of us here are!

I have just discovered carb counting via the BDEC and am hoping to go on a course at a hosptal near me. If we are honest we all ahve time wheer it would just be nice to forget about diabetes for a while. What has made me more determined is I have come into contact with a mother same age as me, her son same age as mine. She has terminal cancer and has no idea how long she will have with her son. Watching he made me realise that she has absolutely no choice. BUT I DO !!

So yes I DO GET YOU!! and have wobbles and not so good times with sugars. I suppose I feel like I have to just dust myself off and start again. Don't get me wrong I am not perfect at this. ( I dont think any of us are ) but it just keeps giving me a kick up the bum to just bring myself back in to line.

Thats all we can do is keep trying.

Being able to have a moan on here and to know that you are not on your own I hope will help.

Sending positive wishes your way :)
 
Hi Dave,

I've had diabetes 31 years and can certainly relate to how you are feeling now having been there in the past, all I can suggest is you talk this over with your HCP and look at ways of improving your control, when bg is on a roller-coaster ride it does drain you both physically and mentally so getting your bg under control would be a big step forward.

Best wishes!
 
Really feel for you and yes can relate. I have to say the times I've felt lowest and most like giving up have been the times when whatever I do, nothing seems to 'work'. I don't mind putting the hard work in when I get results. But when you feel like you're banging your head against a brick wall is does kind of make you wonder why you bother. All I can say is keep on keeping on and hopefully something will click and things will look up for you. For me it was a combination of things over a number of years, including doing the DAFNE course, having the background insulin I was on changed to a different one, and finally this year going on a pump.

Try and speak to your nurse or doc and tell them how you're feeling and that you need some help.

We're all here if you need to rant :)
 
Although I'm Type 2 I can empathise with you as I've been managing a complex health burden for about 20 years. Most of that time I felt like you do now. Noblehead is right - along with the feeling that you're not winning the war, the physical side of the disease adds to the problem. The brain is like any other organ - when it's not functioning at its best physically this contributes to the mental battle that is always in our minds. It's hard to stay positive and to have enough energy to manage Type 1 when your body chemistry is dragging you down. Your feelings are a normal response to an abnormal situation.

It's good to have this place isn't it. You're so right, non-diabetics don't get it. There are two types of people in this world: those who have experienced serious ill health/disability for themselves; and those who haven't. So if you have anyone in your life who is battling a different illness and might be able to relate to some of what you're feeling, seek them out. You might be surprised at the support you can get. All the best.
 
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