I'm a type 2 diabetic on Humalog 25, 40 - 60 units two or three times per day. I've been 19 years on tablets, and insulin for two years. I am now 72 years old and I still get confused as to whether it's a HYPER or a HYPO. The symptoms are the same, namely sweating profusely, especially from the head, face and neck. I simply can't tell the difference. I can have nausea with both.
My skin has suffered since starting insulin, Lumps, hard spots and discoloured lesions and a three stone weight gain.
It has taken me 12 months to lose that weight. My diet was mostly protein, which meant less insulin, but then I got a very sweet smelling sweat on my body and clothes. I researched this on the internet realising it was ketoacidosis, and so began to put some carbs back into my diet, which has stopped my weight loss.
I am constantly tired and now have difficulty getting to sleep.
The problem is, I can't really tell if it's age or diabetes causing my problems. At times, my memory takes a while to register, but as I write for our local paper with excellent feedback, and also play at a fairly high level of bridge, once again I can't really tell, but think it may be lack of concentration.
I am unable to exercise due to severe arthritis, which is hard as I was once so very active.
So I think I must be like many other aging, arthritic, and still overweight diabetics, and must learn to cope as best I can and just get on with it all.
I live alone so don't get irritable as I can only snap at myself which is a waste of time and effort. My philosophy for the future is to wake up every morning from now on, read the obituaries, and if my name is not listed, I'm going to get up and have a wonderful day. Kind regards to everyone, Katy