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Fetchmeacoffee

Fetchmeacoffee

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Type 1
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Hi all.

I'm a type 1 diabetic , I'm 27 years old and I have had diabetes for nearly 7 years now. Since diagnosis my HBa1C has been AWFUL , always higher than 9 , think I've only had one in the 8's.
I was signed off sick a few months ago after severe depression due to my diabetes , it's effecting everything I do in my normal life , I'm scared when I have high sugars , even more scared when I hypo. I'm scared what I have to come in later life with such bad control that I break down in tears it upsets me so much.

I have done DAFNE , my sugars are coming in to better control , but I still feel anxious and struggle to sleep sometimes because I can't switch off. I have been given some sleeping tablets to try and help , and I'm on a strong dose of antibiotics.

What worries me , is I have a medical with ATOS in the middle of next week , and even though physically I am fine , I feel my depression makes things worse for me. I am looking for work , I want to work , but the anxiety I get from Diabetes scares me stiff to the point I get scared to even leave the house.

Has anybody else had a review with ATOS ? If so what am I to expect ? I hear such bad stories with regards to ATOS and I'm literally bricking it.

Please help me :(
 
No experience with the ATOS medical board but have you thought about contacting Citizens Advice and asking for help?
 
I was diagnosed at a similar age and spent a fair while not exactly looking after myself, when you're younger I think you can get away with it. Post 35 and the aches and pains hurt more and I am starting to feel that any abuse of the body will prove costly.

If you are running high, how often do you suffer hypos? It might be worth doing a few in a controlled environment so you see what signs you get at what levels. Also, they often don't come on as quick as you might think, I was fully functional at 2.8 today. You may be able to face your fears and realise you have greater control than you think...

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