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Failing big time :(

blueeyed81

blueeyed81

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
I can't help but feel like I'm failing. I'm on a pump, but my bloods keeping doing what they want. I had a great day yesterday but today I can't get my bloods below 13.

I've told my partner and he just said I need to eat regularly, some days yes I won't eat because I'm not hungry.

I just feel like I'm failing, my a1c is down to 9.6 and it's the best it's been since I was pregnant.

Sorry to be a,downer but needed to vent somewhere and I know you guys will understand.
 
blueeyed81 said:
I can't help but feel like I'm failing. I'm on a pump, but my bloods keeping doing what they want. I had a great day yesterday but today I can't get my bloods below 13.
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That just proves you are not a machine No one has perfect numbers 100% of the time and if they claim they do then check the length of their nose :)
We all have days when we have to firefight, so running high then put on a temp basal and correct as needed, obviously making sure you have plenty of quick acting carbs handy in case of a hypo.
Perhaps also recheck your basal to see if any adjustment is needed.
Try looking at things in a different light............... your meter provides you with a number that's all it is a number so correct with insulin or carbs and move on. I found a very long time ago it's a waste of time and energy dwelling on the reasons why this that or the other happened, tomorrow is another day :)
 
@blueeyed81 I had a day like that the day before yesterday. No rhyme or reason. It does my head in! Sending hugs. Hope your day today will be more predictable. You're doing a grand job, really you are! It's just sometimes diabetes doesn't read that day's page of the 'coping with life on a day-to-day basis' manual.......... Test lots. Have a lovely Sunday - hope you're doing something nice.

Love Snapsy xxx
:)
 
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agree with all the other posters !!
I had a really ****** day last Thursday for no reason I could figure out.
bloods stayed between 9-13.5 all day even with corrections.
 
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