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Message: <blockquote data-quote="christi99" data-source="post: 848046" data-attributes="member: 179601">Wow, I think I can put my finger on what is making you feel so scared- blindness and potential amputation!  I am so sorry you have to go through this. These are huge losses and I think most if not all would have to feel grief, fear etc.  (I have lost nearly all of my hearing in 2 1/2 years and the losses associated with that impact me every single time I interact with anyone, try to engage in life or well, communicate!  I also have a mobility issue with vertigo so I am not as independent, and I am 51 and live alone - sorry not trying to make it about me but I really can understand your fear at the deepest level). When diabetics start to have permanent changes in their health (whether renal, cardiovascular, vision etc) it becomes such a reality. I have spent the last 25 yrs caring for this population, so I know what can be the realities, but my son thinks nothing is ever going to happen to him, so he does very little. Ya, he doesn't like to feel hypo, or frequent infections but he is 26 and he wants to live like the rest of young people.  But I can understand too.I can really get how burn-out can happen to anyone really at any time. (I am a real sweets and carbs eater- and it has been like giving up enjoying food completely because every choice I make is blood glucose related and well it just is work!) I have never been overweight, so I didn't have to think much about it- except when I was pregnant and on insulin. Now...it is tiresome to always make the choice that usually doesn't feel very good- enjoyment wise.But you are so right to keep focusing on doing everything to help minimize future complications- it really is all we have control over. Keep the faith and energy where it can best help you. Take care and best wishes!</blockquote>

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