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<blockquote data-quote="mytype1.life" data-source="post: 1587207" data-attributes="member: 431604"><p>Know that feeling Emma!</p><p>Even without depression, managing the swings in your blood sugars is a daily battle and there is no rest. </p><p>For me, that's what frustrates me the most. Unlike what some people without diabetes may think diabetes isn't a choice or a diet where you can switch off. It isn't easy and I've had weeks of lows and highs which have been so so draining but I've forced myself to get up and go to work even though it's the last thing I've felt like doing. </p><p>I appreciate the above doesn't help but here's a few tips from what I've learnt over the last few weeks:</p><p>- It's okay not to be okay. Rant, get upset and let it out. But then look forward and focus on something positive.</p><p>- Use the support around you and don't bottle things up. Whether family or friends or the forum, talking really does help. </p><p>- Help yourself and be aware of burnout. Don't do a me and keep going until you crash. If you need to rest don't be ashamed to. </p><p>- Take one step at a time. Don't try to sort your highs and your lows and figure out your food in one go. Choose one thing like adjusting your insulin to reduce your over night hypos. </p><p>Last of all, it will take time but you will get there and it sounds like you have a great diabetes team.</p><p>Best of luck. Hope you feel a little better.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mytype1.life, post: 1587207, member: 431604"] Know that feeling Emma! Even without depression, managing the swings in your blood sugars is a daily battle and there is no rest. For me, that's what frustrates me the most. Unlike what some people without diabetes may think diabetes isn't a choice or a diet where you can switch off. It isn't easy and I've had weeks of lows and highs which have been so so draining but I've forced myself to get up and go to work even though it's the last thing I've felt like doing. I appreciate the above doesn't help but here's a few tips from what I've learnt over the last few weeks: - It's okay not to be okay. Rant, get upset and let it out. But then look forward and focus on something positive. - Use the support around you and don't bottle things up. Whether family or friends or the forum, talking really does help. - Help yourself and be aware of burnout. Don't do a me and keep going until you crash. If you need to rest don't be ashamed to. - Take one step at a time. Don't try to sort your highs and your lows and figure out your food in one go. Choose one thing like adjusting your insulin to reduce your over night hypos. Last of all, it will take time but you will get there and it sounds like you have a great diabetes team. Best of luck. Hope you feel a little better. [/QUOTE]
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