Diabetes Burnout.

[AloeSvea]

Hi @HR-Guy. I couldn't find that article on that website, try as I might.

I like the expression 'food fatigue' although I can't imagine having it. I love my food! But I sure as heck get diabetes burnout from time to time (after having type two for 10 years). I mostly get it when having to train new medical professionals, and finding how to protect myself re nutritonal guidelines and the tick box system with offers of meds and cholesterol control in particular. So for me it's more 'med prof fatigue'. But yeah - Once I find, or found, patterns with food and drink and other metabolic factors and my blood glucose on a meter, I forget about it for a while. Only test if I think things are different. One can get 'meter fatigue' or 'testing and checking fatigue' for sure!

 

[G0ldengirl68]

I relate to the "mechanical" term, as I've eaten the same foods/meals for near 4 years now. I'm actually back here, finally, since I believe I need more carbs than I've been eating on a stricter keto, with way more protein than fats.

The biggest reason I'm here is because I need other T2 folks, as I was not being "fed" by others that are diabetic understand what I deal with.

 

[G0ldengirl68]

Hi @HR-Guy. I couldn't find that article on that website, try as I might.

I like the expression 'food fatigue' although I can't imagine having it. I love my food! But I sure as heck get diabetes burnout from time to time (after having type two for 10 years). I mostly get it when having to train new medical professionals, and finding how to protect myself re nutritonal guidelines and the tick box system with offers of meds and cholesterol control in particular. So for me it's more 'med prof fatigue'. But yeah - Once I find, or found, patterns with food and drink and other metabolic factors and my blood glucose on a meter, I forget about it for a while. Only test if I think things are different. One can get 'meter fatigue' or 'testing and checking fatigue' for sure!

I have a new doctor I can hopefully "train" I recently moved back to where I was raised Oregon, and so much good about being here. I isolated myself too long from others with T2, glad to be here. I just hope this time I remember what it's like to be without folks that understand because they deal with T2 as well

I know about burn-out, but I haven't given up on low-carb, I just think I've been "too low carb" so I've at least got back on my spinach and avocados too.

 

[AloeSvea]

Nice to meet you to @G0ldengirl68.

I hear you on the training medical professionals to meet-our-needs front. I'm going through the choosing new food regimes (not with medical professionals!), and choosing the best med/s for me right now route, and it's a cautious ride, even with my trusty long-term urban GP onside.

It sounds like you must have been mighty low-carb indeed if spinach and avocado were off the menu! No wonder you got food fatigue? But yeah - all kudos to folks shaking up their metabolism to deal with the diabetes, for sure. And the shaking of that ol tree means changing food and drink regimens from time to time for some of us.

I like what you say about forums feeding us - very good indeed.

 

[Chris24Main]

It's all a form of nourishment, right ? - I do like that...

 

[Marta776]

I know what it's like, I went through it myself. It can be difficult to constantly keep everything under control. Sometimes you just need to pause and remind yourself that we don't have to be perfect. The main thing is not to be alone at such moments

 

[ianf0ster]

A way of eating which is quite good and sustainable, is much more use than one which is perfect yet unsustainable.
We have to be in this for the long term, because we want to live a long, healthy and enjoyable life!

 

[Dave1975]

Great tips!

 

[Juicyj]

Hello everyone, I am Deepthy. I am in the middle of managing type 1 diabetes.

Hello Deepthy, I note from your profile you say you are taking oral tablets for your type 1 diabetes - is this correct ? Also are you suffering diabetes burnout ?

 

[shine_it]

good and impressive it is much reflective that you show these. I will pray for you

 

[shine_it]

these are all very helpful.

 

[Omar51]

I don’t think I am a diabetes burnout. Fifteen years ago I was over 200 lbs. I was told I am pre, I stopped drinking, smoking, etc etc. Now I am 130 lbs, and eat very low carb. Take no medication, I can walk and breathe better. I changed my lifestyle. Good luck to all!

 

[ScottieDP11]

sticking to a consistent diet felt like walking through a culinary desert. The endless repetition of “safe” meals left me feeling very uninspired and dreading mealtime. But SLOWLY over time, I discovered ways to reignite my passion for food while staying within my dietary boundaries.

 

[jeano999]

I always enjoy my food and coming up with new ideas to fit in with low carb/keto diet. Cooking an evening meal is a highlight of my day (and my husband's). Bored when I'm on an extended fast I often concoct recipes and add them to a spreadsheet to work out macros (and calories). I also try to include provision for a glass of wine or two when I am eating. The biggest drawback and anxiety for me is eating out - the menus where everything comes with chips and peas - are there any other vegetables? - I ask. Now that restaurants and pubs are feeling the financial pinch you can see clearly where they have cut costs. I dropped a clanger recently when I ordered a dish I had had a few times already and didn't notice that instead of a salmon dish it had been changed to fish cakes! "Sorry, I can't eat that - didn't notice you had changed the menu". Not the price incidentally. I can usually navigate my way round by declaring to all and sundry that I am diabetic but being invited to friends is still a challenge. "Oh I bought this gluten-free bread especially for you!". I try to establish what is on the menu and this often includes rice - well then I take a packet of frozen cauliflower rice with me so no problem but so many people just don't get it. Fortunately for me I like entertaining so will provide plenty of tasty dishes at dinner parties and hope that my friends notice that I don't eat any of the bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, deserts, etc. that I have provided for them. Pass the cheese board please!

 

[Vaia Psyçhogiou]

Hi to everyone! I have been diagnosis with diabetes type1 since 12 years old and now i am 42. It' s been very difficult to cope with this situation although when i was young my AbA1c was very well managed and i was a very healthy child. Growing up and leaving on my own i had a lot of difficulties to deal with. When i put my free style libre system i was so happy as i thought my problems were sold. I have it 5 years approximately but at the first years it created me a lot of anxiety.I always had to check with my finger. Tere was a difference at the level so i was so messed up. The biggest difficulty was when the blood sugar showed that it falls very quickly.It was my nightmare. IF i was out walking anf the bllod sugar felled radically i was panicked and that was it. The only thing that got up my sugar was orange juice but it took 1 quarter at least. I have done 2 3 times the special injection in order to raise it because when i saw 60 going down i panicked. The least bllod sugar that i noticed was 38. I haven't been at hospital yet but i think that can happen when you don't expect it.
Nor wanting to analyse further i have to tell you that i also have bipolar disease and that make my life much more difficult.
I am having a ypomaniac episode and my blood sugar is like a roller coaster. I admit i dring a little and i eat a lot of meat and potatoes in order to gain my energy. I am at a regular body shape. My last AbA1c was 7.5 worse than the 3 last semester that was 7.
That's all for now. Hope i didn't get you tired so much and also hope that i can find people here who share similar problems. Have a good day!

 

[Prancy]

Hi to everyone! I have been diagnosis with diabetes type1 since 12 years old and now i am 42. It' s been very difficult to cope with this situation although when i was young my AbA1c was very well managed and i was a very healthy child. Growing up and leaving on my own i had a lot of difficulties to deal with. When i put my free style libre system i was so happy as i thought my problems were sold. I have it 5 years approximately but at the first years it created me a lot of anxiety.I always had to check with my finger. Tere was a difference at the level so i was so messed up. The biggest difficulty was when the blood sugar showed that it falls very quickly.It was my nightmare. IF i was out walking anf the bllod sugar felled radically i was panicked and that was it. The only thing that got up my sugar was orange juice but it took 1 quarter at least. I have done 2 3 times the special injection in order to raise it because when i saw 60 going down i panicked. The least bllod sugar that i noticed was 38. I haven't been at hospital yet but i think that can happen when you don't expect it.
Nor wanting to analyse further i have to tell you that i also have bipolar disease and that make my life much more difficult.
I am having a ypomaniac episode and my blood sugar is like a roller coaster. I admit i dring a little and i eat a lot of meat and potatoes in order to gain my energy. I am at a regular body shape. My last AbA1c was 7.5 worse than the 3 last semester that was 7.
That's all for now. Hope i didn't get you tired so much and also hope that i can find people here who share similar problems. Have a good day!

That’s a lot to deal with. I understand your anxiety over the prospect of going low. It’s hard to temper my reaction when I can see I’m dropping rapidly. I have found my automated pump to be a big help with avoiding lows. It’s a lot of work, but worth it, imo. It also helps to share and get the support of other type ones.

 

[Vaia Psyçhogiou]

I find it difficult especially at my age to get involved with the pump procession...I should have done it years before...I am fed up with counting carbohydrates i am from old school. I have certain same meals at a week and i estimate how much insulin i have to take. I refuse to go to a nutritionist. IMy blood sugar over the years have changed so much that even if i go to swim and don't eat anything it goes up a lot or in the mornings if i don't eat breakfast it goes up bit to bit.
As far as the pump is concerned you know what they say ' You can't teach an old dog new tricks"...
LOL

 

[becca59]

I just looked, you are forty two! If you are old there is no hope for me at sixty five. If I had the good fortune to be offered a closed loop pump (unlikely but hey you never know) I would run to accept. My mantra is you are never too old to learn. And you certainly are not. My brother fifty nine, diabetic since fifteen, has embraced all technology and new ideas since he moved to Canada not long ago.

 

[Vaia Psyçhogiou]

Thank you for your support and good energy!
I know that i am not so old to try the pump but i have a pessimistic way of thinking as far this is concerned.I hate counting carbohydrates and i am not so organised.Also i am not so good at technology i know know stuff but i am not an expert. Nevertheless next time i go to my doctor i am going yo to discuss that matter thoroughly

Thank you again for your advice.

 

[Vaia Psyçhogiou]

Good morning to everyone! I want to talk about a Very difficult situation that i had yesterday. I ate a very unhealthy meal with a sweet at the end i did 18 uniits of insulin, other times i would have high and at 1 hour approximately after my bllod sugar without understanding it fell at 63 going down rapidly. I drunk one orange juice 330ml ate 1 full spoon of honey and continued falling. I counted from finger and it was 30. I panicked but i had the courage to do the glucagon injection by my own. I thought even jf i fainted i would have glucagon in my blood so if an ambulance took my i wouldn't fell in a coma. The truth is that and with the glucagon injection the bllod sugar goes up after 15 minutes. Luckily thn sugar started going up but it was to closed to deal l with something very dangerous. Afterwards it took me some time to relax because my body had been through a soc and then of course it went up to 300.
In the past 1 or 2 times i had done the glucagon injection by my self and i want to ask you have you been at a some situation? What have eve you done? Have you made glucagon by your one? Any answer will be very helpful!!!