Life is a roller coaster

[Richardmichaelmcgrath]

A normal family living a normal life then bang! I was 13 when my 15yr old sister was diagnosed type1, it didn’t really affect me at the time, just remember the tears and mood swings. Now fast forward 35 years and my sister is 50 and still going strong. 4 years ago her daughter, my niece was diagnosed type1 at 15! Yes history was repeating itself! This happened a few months after the death of my Mum which hit us all very hard. My niece has struggled a little to come to terms with type 1 and I have tried to be as supportive as I can be since her Nan passed away. Then 3 weeks ago bang! I was diagnosed type2, now it’s nothing compared to my sister and niece but by god does it change everything. I suppose it’s only really now that I realise what my parents and sister went through and again my sister is dealing with all this and a divorce. I suppose it makes us stronger in some way. Good luck with it everyone, it isn’t the end of the road even though it’s a s@@t

 

[Prem51]

Hi @Richardmichaelmcgrath and welcome to the forum. Yes life can be a *****, but T2 diabetes can be controlled, as you say it's not the end of the road. A lot of the T2s on here feel that they are actually healthier as a result of the T2 diagnosis and changing their diet and lifestyle.

 

[Richardmichaelmcgrath]

Thanks for the support, no doubt we will speak again in the near future

 

[phdiabetic]

I'm sure being diagnosed T2 came as a huge shock - if you are having a lot of trouble coping with it then consider professional mental health help. I agree with you about diabetes making you stronger - it's not true for everyone but diabetes proved to me that I could be really disciplined and resilient if I tried. Hopefully you will find it strengthens you also.

 

[Richardmichaelmcgrath]

Thank you

 

[Bluetit1802]

Yes, a big shock to get a diagnosis, but with some effort and a a lot of tweaks to your diet things will look very different. It can lead to a much healthier you, in many ways. You may find it is a kick up the bum you need.

 

[therower]

@Richardmichaelmcgrath . Welcome to the forum.

As the saying goes......
Life is like a rollercoaster,
It has its ups and downs.
But it's our choice whether we scream or enjoy the ride.

Good luck with the ride, you sound like someone who doesn't scream.

 

[Richardmichaelmcgrath]

Thanks all, here goes! And so the ride takes another twist, I feel I must do more for people less fortunate than myself and diabetes might be where i channel my energies