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Hi there, I'm new to this (Forum) but not new to Diabetes (Type 1 for 22 years) and you seem plain old scared! and that is normal. You want better control but don't know how to achieve it. Throughout my teenage years, I never, ever tested as it was boring and I had better things to do. I was only on x3 injections per day, exactly the same dose each time, didn't have to carb count, didn't know how to correct highs and almost enjoyed lows as I got to eat chocolate! I wish I had known then what I know now, that's for sure. I am now 37, average at approx 8.3 but since attending an Insight course, am hoping to lower that to 6. Have you been offered an Insight course? do they do them where you see your diabetes nurse? It's another tool and I think it will really help you when it comes to dealing with Alcohol!! Certainly taught me a thing or 2 and I thought I knew it all ;-)

Take care.
 
All that has been said before is just a small section of the diabetic comunity, we have a resonsability to look out not only for ourselves but for each other, listen to the advice and deside whats right for you (we are all different and so is the way in which our bodys react to our diabetes). LIFE IS FOR LIVING and diabetes dosen't stop you from doing ANYTHING you want. keep active, eat well, live long. :P :lol: :wink:
 
There's been a lot written here and I haven't read it all, so I don't know if this point has been made yet, but you're only feeling so down and rubbish because you're running such high blood sugars. Your average blood sugar test is at the same level mine was when I was diagnosed last year and I was thoroughly demented at the time. High Hba1c = high chance of depression. It's a fake depression. It's not you talking, it's the sugar. So the only way to get everything slotting neatly into place is to concentrate on lowering your average blood sugar level. I was suicidal when diagnosed - it took a couple of weeks on insulin for it to disappear and I hasten to add I got myself to much better levels than you, much more quickly. So concentrate on it.

You also need to get onto a DAFNE course which thoroughly educates you in this disease and how to manage your insulin doses, and it will tell you exactly how to drink alcohol safely and eat chocolate whenever the hell you like. It's all ok. You can do whatever you like, with a little thought. Everything's going to be ok. Be patient - you shall eat Crunchies again, my friend. Thank your lucky stars you have a wife who loves you - be grateful for that circumstance. I'm alone with all this and I can tell you, I'd give anything to have a partner helping me through all this. So count your blessings and count your carbs.
 
Hi Gerardvdk,
I hope you have taken note of all the comments made by fellow diabetics, there is no use in me repeating it.
All I want to say it Congratulations on making the first step to seeking help, admitting you need it is probably one of the hardest steps. Having someone to talk to eg. (this group) and the help of your diabetic team I am sure you will get yourself sorted.

Wish you well
Senga
 
I have 2 wee boys do me a favour and just look at your family and grow up thats all the wake up call you should need. Good luck don't give up
 
Hi just spent most night on this forum close to tears had type1 for 38 years just like you done al wrong thinks dont drink thow BIG BIG wake up call this w/k.spent time in hos with very high bs.wont bore you with details,allready got 3 stents in heart plus other stuff,lost all i used to know bout carbs so off to docs to start to understand this think called diabetes. With my lovelley wife of 15 years. First time on any forum both be glad of support
 
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