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Sparky2475

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Eat this, don’t eat that, do this, don’t do that…….Is it me or does anyone else feel that from breakfast to bedtime, when you have Diabetes, there doesn’t seem to be a moment that’s free from the constant anxiety of doing ‘the right thing’? From being bombarded with TV ads for things I know I can’t eat to the weekly shop that takes twice the time because I’m checking stuff and realising exactly how many things there are that contain sugar, six months in and my life has become an endless succession of label checking, calorie counting and BS level monitoring and all the while thoughts that all I have to look forward to is years of the same and then maybe losing a leg, my eyesight, my teeth and my sex life, unless of course I get lucky and have a heart attack. I know that some of you are probably thinking I should look on the bright side and be positive and that there are other people in a far worse position and that have conditions far more urgent or life threatening and that I’ve only been diagnosed a short time etc. etc. and I know you’re right, but every day that gets a little harder to do. I’m not looking for answers because I don’t believe there are any…just having a moan on the off chance it makes me feel just a little bit better about life.
 
At least you still have the ability to type lol !
Diabetes is a mindset. I could quite easily get totally stressed out at the thought of having to brush my teeth every day for the rest of my life ! Reality is however, you eventually get used to it. Your diet doesn't change that much. How many times do you need to look at carb content of baked beans ? You'll find soon that you start to remember. I get your frustration but in perspective, it could be a lot worse, as you correctly pointed out yourself ! Good luck !
Mo


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We have diabetes., It won't go away, so we do what we must and there's no point in grousing. I just get on with life. I have bigger worries at the moment, My elderly mother [95] has been in hospital with 2 small breaks in metatarsals. They can't discharge her, because Social Services haven't got their act together for her carer support. They've twice told her she was going home and then disappointed her. I live over 2 hours away and cannot go live with her as I have committments here, but I have set up what I could.including getting food that can go into the microwave. I can't get through on her mobile, because she presses the wrong buttons and all I get is voicemail. Now that's stressful. Eating carefully is a doddle. I just do it as a matter of course.
Hana
 
I would say "I know how you feel", but I won't because it would be a lie! I'm very lucky in that 6 months in to my diagnosis I've not gotten too frustrated with my diabetes yet. But I would guess most of the people on here have already, and that at done point I will too.

You're not alone, no one here minds rants. We all have them. It's good to vent to those who understand :)
 
hale710 said:
I would say "I know how you feel", but I won't because it would be a lie! I'm very lucky in that 6 months in to my diagnosis I've not gotten too frustrated with my diabetes yet. But I would guess most of the people on here have already, and that at done point I will too.

You're not alone, no one here minds rants. We all have them. It's good to vent to those who understand :)
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I'm with you hale ok I've only been diagnosed 3 weeks today but for me it has een a positive thing. I have not been right for so long and expecially in the 2 months before diagnosis I was so tired that when I wasn't at work I was in bed I was pissing and drinking like somthing out of a stephen king novel I was Nd still am but to a lesser extent getting numbness down the side of my right arm between the hand and elbow and also in 3 fingers. Pluss feeling really **** in general. Now I know what it is I have changed my diet started swimming again and feel better than I have in a long time so I have more than enough insperation to do it properly and stay the course as I dont want to feel that way again
 
Sparky it's good to say how you feel...I guess we all cope in different ways at different times....none of this is easy.
Take care best wishes Kat
 
Hi. It's been 10 years since I was diagnosed and you do get used to it and gradually get on top of it. Yes, much of the day you are thinking about the food, tablets/insulin etc. One positive view is that you have finally been forced to realise just how much junk food there is in the supermarkets and you can now avoid it. By avoiding the excess hi-GI carbs and re-focussing your eating it will improve your health beyond just blood sugar levels. Remember you are not alone out there; you are one of millions in just the UK reading the labels, taking the tablets etc. Bear with it and keep coming back with questions or just to tell us how you're doing.
 
I think we all go through times when it all seems too much. The good folk are right though, it gets easier with time. Shopping is a pain at first and it seems to take forever but eventually you'll get familiar with everyday items and the rest don't take too long to suss out.

Silver linings? Well, if you lose a leg a pair of socks will last twice as long...


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Hi Sparky
It will definitely get easier. In our house we use iplayer and 4oD alot just to get away from the adds. It is unbelievable how much sugar there is with everything, and honestly you do end up eating very differently to the rest of the world in a way, just like people with celiac disease too. Do you have some low carb treats or favourite foods lined up in advance? That might help when you are fed up.
It's like a plane taking off, a huge effort at the beginning but once you've worked out how you want to eat, you'll be off and running. And if you've called yourself Sparky, maybe you have an optimistic streak after all that will surface soon.
Hang in there Sparky
 
I cant advise anything but id like to say....

im feeling you

but in a ganster rapper way not a strange bloke at the public toilets way

lmao

yup I agree it sucks

and lmao @ mo "At least you still have the ability to type lol !"
 
Some things in life are bad
They can really make you mad
Other things just make you swear and curse
When you're chewing on life's gristle
Don't grumble, give a whistle
And this'll help things turn out for the best

And always look on the bright side of life
Always look on the light side of life
 
oh wow that's soooooooo weird as I read the original post that song went through my mind
 
Andy12345 said:
I cant advise anything but id like to say....

im feeling you

but in a ganster rapper way not a strange bloke at the public toilets way

lmao

yup I agree it sucks
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"Lm **** off" and " it sucks" in the same paragraph as mentioning gents toilets. Hmm, is your favourite singer George Michael?


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I've been diagnosed 4years now and I still get frustrated at times. We all do. But soon enough you'll be doing these things without even thinking about them. And you will start to relax with everything and be able to just go with it. Good luck :)
 
Feel free to moan Sparky. Diabetes is life-changing......that no-one can deny, but be assured it does get easier in time :)
 
My friends say that looking at me they think diabetics live a normal life. I am going to be 34 years diabetic soon (almost all my life) and I always answer that is normal as far as you consider normal inject yourself 5 times a day, test your blood 6-7 times a day and check carbs in everything you eat....and so on. And I know sometimes all this can be frustrating, with a lot of up & down. But diabetes has never stopped me to do what I wanted and achieving all my dreams. I never said I cannot do this because I'm diabetic. With time checking carbs will become automatic also for you. I understand your points but don't let diabetes rule your life and don't loose your confidence.


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Andy12345 said:
I cant advise anything but id like to say....

im feeling you

but in a ganster rapper way not a strange bloke at the public toilets way

lmao

yup I agree it sucks

and lmao @ mo "At least you still have the ability to type lol !"
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Are you sure about that andy ? I've heard you'll do some prety funky things for JELLY
 
Many thanks for the responses. As you could probably tell I was having a bit of a bad day! I know I'll get used to it and I know it will get easier but being a middle aged man I have to moan. It's man law. If it wasn't Diabetes it would be my wife's driving, people on mobile phones, the youth of today or why crisp companies decided to change salt and vinegar to green and cheese and onion to blue etc.

I told a particularly stupid friend I had diabetes and was feeling a bit down. He said to remember when life gives you lemons make lemonade.......so I punched him.

Oh and Mary Poppins.......a spoonful of sugar? Lets hope none of the kids you look after are diabetic.
 
He said to remember when life gives you lemons make lemonade.......so I punched him.



Thats funny! now everyone wants to know what im laughing at :)


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