Type 1 Does Anyone Else Feel Let Down Time And Time Again By Their Diabetes Team?

[Alex_B]

I've begged and begged for help for the past 2 years of being diagnosed. And in those 2 years, my diabetes is way out of my control, I don't inject, I don't test, my teeth have all gone and I have to get all my teeth extracted at the age of 21 and have to get dentures, I shouldn't have to get dentures at my age.

I asked countless times in person and by email for some help with testing and injecting, I'm scared of needles (ironic, huh?) I don't like the pain it causes me (also tattooed and pierced, still ironic).

I feel I've been let down multiple times by my diabetes team. They were suppose to get me 2-3 monthly appointments again to help me, haven't heard anything. Not since 16th August.

Has anyone else had problems? I feel this is becoming personal now, as I see so many other diabetics in the clinic getting help, looking healthy. I sometimes end up crying when I leave the clinic as I feel they don't like me because I'm not a good diabetic!

 

[Resurgam]

My father had all his teeth removed when he was your age - it was actually a present for his birthday - and he had dentures for the rest of his life. They were awful - pink plastic - at least you can get some which are decent these days, and if your teeth are bad that can have quite an impact on your health.
I wonder if you could get hold of some of the cream which is used to numb a small patch of skin - usually used when children are to have blood samples taken or an injection. Perhaps you could ask your GP or the nurse at your local clinic. It might make it possible for you to do blood tests or injections - you don't need me to tell you how important it is for you to use insulin, and as your team are unhelpful and likely to remain so you need to act for yourself.