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Fed up of all thing’s diabetic

Hi Abigail, I believe every single type 1 diabetic will understand exactly how you feel and what you are going through. In 50 years of dealing with my diabetes, i could write a book about all the stupid comments made to me, from GPs (esp new ones) to friends who should know better! I would suggest that there's 2 ways of dealing with it: either letting it go over your head, telling yourself that they mean well but don't have a clue; this is easier said than done. Or, as in my case, gently challenging those comments. I often mention to anyone suggesting the problems are my fault and lack of care, that there are around 12 factors i can think of that can affect your blood sugar readings (there may well be more), from illness and stress, to the type of food you've eaten and what time of the day you've eaten it. I've found that that approach will have the effect of shutting up many of those people who have casually blamed you for everything! Take care, hold on to the rollercoaster that is type 1 diabetes, and best of wishes in dealing with it. We're all with you.
 
This is dark humour. But I feel is fitting regarding what anyone encounters from the ill informed.

I’ve experienced the “you’re the one with…” regarding diabetes..
They just don’t seem so self aware?

 
2 injections a day? Maybe if you weren't eating anything. Doesn't sound feasible at all. I have about 10 plus as I take small corrections to stay in a narrow blood sugar range. Nothing is your fault. Ask for a different consultant next time.
 
I remember those horrible syringes and needles well. Testing your urine for sugar in that little test tube was another delight. I was diagnosed 45 years ago on Christmas eve. The modern tech makes life a lot easier.
 
Oh Abigail, I'm so sorry to hear how you are feeling. I was also diagnosed 25 years ago on Christmas eve. I was an adult in my late twenties when I was diagnosed. Your consultant doesn't sound at all helpful, or dare I say knowledgeable. I don't know of any type 1 who is only on 2 injections a day. Before I went onto a pump I was on at least 6, sometimes more. Did I read that you've lost your hypo symptoms? I presume you have a sensor. Loss of hypo symptoms s a reason under the NICE guidelines to be allocated a pump. It is how I got my pump initially and losing them again recently has enabled me to be put on a closed loop system. It is sad that adults have to fight for tech that children are granted automatically. I don't know what the procedure is for changing consultants or being allocated a specialist nurse. Try your local PALS, patient advice and liaison service. Wishing you well in the future.
 
 
I don't know why I said I was diagnosed 25 years ago, it was 45 years. To be fair I had just put my eye drops and my sight was fuzzy.
 
One thing I will say is your diabetes is not your fault and taking more than 2 injections a day is definetly not the reason for your skin infections, in fact I’ve had diabetes that long I can remember the 2 insulins a day , and that wasn’t a good experience.Like many T1 diabetics have been subject to negativity , I been called a junkie , been told “ you don't look like a diabetic “ can I catch it ? Just like T2 diabetics who I told that the diabetes is due to poor lifestyle choices.All these people and many professionals unfortunately don’t understand and their opinion's count for nothing. This forum, however, is a great place to talk to people who do understand, who have gone through the same thing and the same feelings as yourself. Personally, I think your doctor is someone that rhymes with lick.
 
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