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<blockquote data-quote="SusieJP15" data-source="post: 1318548" data-attributes="member: 318872"><p>I was diagnosed when I was 16. I had just started my A levels, and just started an exciting period of my life. </p><p>Saying that diabetes then ruined that part of my life is an understatement! </p><p>I had 1 good year of sugars, and then it all went wrong. I decided that I didn't have the illness anymore, that I was just like all of my other friends and I could drink and eat like they did. No-one I knew had Diabetes, therefore everyone I knew said it was my fault. "You eat too many sweets, thats why you got it" was the most common comment. </p><p></p><p>7 years later, I have now come to the conclusion that I cannot live like that anymore. </p><p>I kept making excuses as to why I wasn't focusing my life on diabetes - because let's be honest, it is your entire life. </p><p>I have had a rough few years with my parent splitting up, my grandfather dying and then the worst - my mum took her own life. All of these life events have let me think I could just put the illness off for a while whilst I sort my head out. My family wouldn't notice that I wasn't doing my sugars right as they concentrated on me not having a breakdown myself - so I got away with it. </p><p></p><p>This year I have moved out of my dad's, I live next door to my best friend and colleague and I have turned my life around - and with that, I am trying to turn my diabetes around. </p><p>I bought the Freestyle Libre and have used it for a few months now. Although I am still not perfect at doing my sugars, I do my best. Weekends are my downfall - there are still a few were I don't test my sugar even once. </p><p>It's not because I cant be bothered or anything - mainly I forget! And when I do remember I actually then avoid testing as I feel guilty. I know it will be high and I cant face it. I just think I will wake up the next day and do it right. Avoidance! </p><p>Today I had my 3 month check up and my doctor has finally convinced me to go on the pump. </p><p>Using the Freestyle Libre has confirmed that I have Dawn Phenomenon - which pi**es me off even more. </p><p>Even when I do my sugars and testing perfectly - and go to bed on a 7 - I will wake up on a 20. No matter what. </p><p>That is the most frustrating part - I am trying - I really am, but it doesn't matter because my body will just shove my sugar high again. Hopefully a pump will sort this out. </p><p></p><p>I am learning now that although diabetes has caused some major issues in my life - I absolutely refuse to carry on letting it be a reason when I get down. Lord knows I have better reasons to feel **** some days - just like most people - but I have control over this. </p><p>Today is the start on a new chapter in my life now that I am going to work to get a pump! </p><p>Fingers crossed! </p><p>XOXO</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SusieJP15, post: 1318548, member: 318872"] I was diagnosed when I was 16. I had just started my A levels, and just started an exciting period of my life. Saying that diabetes then ruined that part of my life is an understatement! I had 1 good year of sugars, and then it all went wrong. I decided that I didn't have the illness anymore, that I was just like all of my other friends and I could drink and eat like they did. No-one I knew had Diabetes, therefore everyone I knew said it was my fault. "You eat too many sweets, thats why you got it" was the most common comment. 7 years later, I have now come to the conclusion that I cannot live like that anymore. I kept making excuses as to why I wasn't focusing my life on diabetes - because let's be honest, it is your entire life. I have had a rough few years with my parent splitting up, my grandfather dying and then the worst - my mum took her own life. All of these life events have let me think I could just put the illness off for a while whilst I sort my head out. My family wouldn't notice that I wasn't doing my sugars right as they concentrated on me not having a breakdown myself - so I got away with it. This year I have moved out of my dad's, I live next door to my best friend and colleague and I have turned my life around - and with that, I am trying to turn my diabetes around. I bought the Freestyle Libre and have used it for a few months now. Although I am still not perfect at doing my sugars, I do my best. Weekends are my downfall - there are still a few were I don't test my sugar even once. It's not because I cant be bothered or anything - mainly I forget! And when I do remember I actually then avoid testing as I feel guilty. I know it will be high and I cant face it. I just think I will wake up the next day and do it right. Avoidance! Today I had my 3 month check up and my doctor has finally convinced me to go on the pump. Using the Freestyle Libre has confirmed that I have Dawn Phenomenon - which pi**es me off even more. Even when I do my sugars and testing perfectly - and go to bed on a 7 - I will wake up on a 20. No matter what. That is the most frustrating part - I am trying - I really am, but it doesn't matter because my body will just shove my sugar high again. Hopefully a pump will sort this out. I am learning now that although diabetes has caused some major issues in my life - I absolutely refuse to carry on letting it be a reason when I get down. Lord knows I have better reasons to feel **** some days - just like most people - but I have control over this. Today is the start on a new chapter in my life now that I am going to work to get a pump! Fingers crossed! XOXO [/QUOTE]
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