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<blockquote data-quote="RAPS_od" data-source="post: 1203344" data-attributes="member: 132477"><p>So, skimming the responses, I see many have covered the expenses and the nuts & bolts everyday issues, but I wanted to add in about something less tangible: worry. </p><p>First, I worry where my blood sugar is. Am I high or low? Why did it go up or down? If I follow my diet and take my shots, it should be right in the zone - but no! For some reason I'm high or low when I should be the opposite and now I have to worry about why. Do I have an infection? Did I take vitamin C by accident? Is there something I don't know about that's making it go up?</p><p>Secondly, I worry about going out with friends and what I'll drink. Hold on there - I'm not talking about alcohol. No matter how much I stress it, I am never sure I've gotten a diet drink. And no, I can't tell - I've been diabetic for 48 years! If I just take a drink, just a sip, and it's not diet - BLAMMO! I'm going to be sick for days. </p><p>And lastly - because let's face it, this could go on for days - I get to worry about losing my sight, my feet, my feeling, my hair, my life and any other malady that some well-intention yahoo says killed their relative or friend as they try to relate to my condition. </p><p>Oh, and just the worry? It makes my blood sugar go up. Grrrrrr.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RAPS_od, post: 1203344, member: 132477"] So, skimming the responses, I see many have covered the expenses and the nuts & bolts everyday issues, but I wanted to add in about something less tangible: worry. First, I worry where my blood sugar is. Am I high or low? Why did it go up or down? If I follow my diet and take my shots, it should be right in the zone - but no! For some reason I'm high or low when I should be the opposite and now I have to worry about why. Do I have an infection? Did I take vitamin C by accident? Is there something I don't know about that's making it go up? Secondly, I worry about going out with friends and what I'll drink. Hold on there - I'm not talking about alcohol. No matter how much I stress it, I am never sure I've gotten a diet drink. And no, I can't tell - I've been diabetic for 48 years! If I just take a drink, just a sip, and it's not diet - BLAMMO! I'm going to be sick for days. And lastly - because let's face it, this could go on for days - I get to worry about losing my sight, my feet, my feeling, my hair, my life and any other malady that some well-intention yahoo says killed their relative or friend as they try to relate to my condition. Oh, and just the worry? It makes my blood sugar go up. Grrrrrr. [/QUOTE]
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