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<blockquote data-quote="lucynical" data-source="post: 1043594" data-attributes="member: 218615"><p>Hey Andy, totally hear you on how much of a pain in the effing a*se it is! But long term complications will be even more of one. I barely tested for the first few years after being diagnosed (ages 24 so 5 years ago now) and ended up in hospital with Diabetic Keto Acidosis. Followed by two weeks off work in bed - wouldn't that properly screw you over work wise if it happened to you?! </p><p></p><p>You just need to adjust to a new routine. Unfortunately it takes time to get there but it will become second nature eventually, and you'll become more aware of your body that you'll know little signs of when you're feeling high or low. It's amazing how your body works really. Just pretend you're some sort of bionic terminator super human. </p><p></p><p>As for managing at work (I work ridiculous hours at an ad agency so I get it), I've found that making the people around me aware I have diabetes without it being a sob story just generally helps. They will get used to seeing you test, and if you have to excuse yourself, people know why without you having to explain each time. I've found the more normal and day to day I make it, the more they just get on with it too. No one bats an eyelid anymore. </p><p></p><p>Aside from that, It's important your colleagues know what to do in case you had a hypo and weren't able to treat it yourself. Which could happen now you're getting your blood sugars under control. </p><p></p><p>Lastly, these forums have helped me no end. Everyone here wants everyone else here to do well and the support is amazing so when you feel sh*tty, this is a good place to come! </p><p></p><p>Best of luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lucynical, post: 1043594, member: 218615"] Hey Andy, totally hear you on how much of a pain in the effing a*se it is! But long term complications will be even more of one. I barely tested for the first few years after being diagnosed (ages 24 so 5 years ago now) and ended up in hospital with Diabetic Keto Acidosis. Followed by two weeks off work in bed - wouldn't that properly screw you over work wise if it happened to you?! You just need to adjust to a new routine. Unfortunately it takes time to get there but it will become second nature eventually, and you'll become more aware of your body that you'll know little signs of when you're feeling high or low. It's amazing how your body works really. Just pretend you're some sort of bionic terminator super human. As for managing at work (I work ridiculous hours at an ad agency so I get it), I've found that making the people around me aware I have diabetes without it being a sob story just generally helps. They will get used to seeing you test, and if you have to excuse yourself, people know why without you having to explain each time. I've found the more normal and day to day I make it, the more they just get on with it too. No one bats an eyelid anymore. Aside from that, It's important your colleagues know what to do in case you had a hypo and weren't able to treat it yourself. Which could happen now you're getting your blood sugars under control. Lastly, these forums have helped me no end. Everyone here wants everyone else here to do well and the support is amazing so when you feel sh*tty, this is a good place to come! Best of luck! [/QUOTE]
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