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Long Term Diabetes.

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GeminiJune

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
How do other type ones, who have been a diabetic since early teens cope on a daily basis. I know I find it very difficult at times.
 
Been diabetic since 1980 , to be honest I don’t think about it anymore it’s just a way of life , I don’t really think of it as coping more of using a daily routine then adapting if something turns up , I have to say it hasn’t always been like this but time and life experiences has now made it this way
 
I admire your attitude towards your diabetes. It is difficult at times,especially when everyday life gets in the way and throws you a curveball. Don't change a thing.
 
I think people who were diagnosed with diabetes in childhood cope with it better than people who were diagnosed at a later age. We just got used to it because we almost don't remember what it was like before diabetes. Injections and blood tests have become something like washing hands or brushing teeth, which you almost don't pay attention to, our friends met us when we already had diabetes and they knew from the very beginning of friendship that injections are an integral part of our life, besides, they always know what to do in case hypoglycemia. I can't say that diabetes since childhood is good, but it's really easier for us, because we don't have to change our lives much. I have diabetes since I was 8 years old and I can't say that for the 18 years that I have been living with this diagnosis, it has caused me big problems. Most of the problems are financial, not psychological :hilarious:
 
I agree somewhat with that. With diabetes that's just something a type one cannot change. But along comes hereditary illnesses, diseases etc It is definitely not plain sailing at all. One size does not fit all unfortunately. Some people are really put through the mill, others can get on with it,no worries. It's the cards you're dealt.
 
I often thought throughout my diabetes years(I was diagnosed at 13) why me? As I grew older and saw other people's struggles, I thought that could have been me. That person is suffering wY more than I am. It doesn't always help,but it is a reminder that life could be and often is a lot worse for a lot of people. Love to All.
 
I was diagnosed at 8 and I often think that that if you have to be diagnosed with T1 as a child that is the "best" age. It's old enough to be rational about injections, carb counting and hypos, but young enough for teenage angst not to be associated with the diagnosis. (Also, I don't really remember life pre diabetes). And after 52 years I have watched the treatment for T1 improve drastically - my glucometer allowed me to successfully navigate 2 T1 pregnancies, my cgm gives me far greater control and freedom.

And as I get older and more of my friends and acquaintances start to get various medical conditions, I am reminded that things could be worse.

But yes, sometimes it's more difficult than others and I just wish I could have a day off... And reading these forums makes me realise that some people have a much harder time balancing their T1 than others - metabolisms vary.

But if I'm having a bad day I can always come on here and have a whinge, and know that there will be sympathetic ears that will understand my issues :)


And share some virtual hugs.
 
Diagnosed aged 10 and can't remember not having it. There's no counter factual to prove that I would have been a steeple jack/airline pilot in my parallel non diabetic universe.
I have gone though 3 challenging pregnancies and nearly lost my sight but it is what it is and I think I am very much healthier as I try to compensate for the damage accrued by 40 years of higher bgs.
I do feel slightly better adapted to it than some of my adult type 1 friends diagnosed in adult hood; most are stoics like me but some seem angry, guilty and/or depressed. I don't really find it a daily hassle anyway but do worry about further complications which generally motivates me to keep doing more of the right things.
 
I really do admire people like you. This is what is missing in all aspects of our lives,not just being a diabetic. Thank you.
 
EllieM said:
I was diagnosed at 8 and I often think that that if you have to be diagnosed with T1 as a child that is the "best" age. It's old enough to be rational about injections, carb counting and hypos, but young enough for teenage angst not to be associated with the diagnosis. (Also, I don't really remember life pre diabetes). And after 52 years I have watched the treatment for T1 improve drastically - my glucometer allowed me to successfully navigate 2 T1 pregnancies, my cgm gives me far greater control and freedom.

And as I get older and more of my friends and acquaintances start to get various medical conditions, I am reminded that things could be worse.

But yes, sometimes it's more difficult than others and I just wish I could have a day off... And reading these forums makes me realise that some people have a much harder time balancing their T1 than others - metabolisms vary.

But if I'm having a bad day I can always come on here and have a whinge, and know that there will be sympathetic ears that will understand my issues :)


And share some virtual hugs.
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junerosemallen64@outlook. said:
I often thought throughout my diabetes years(I was diagnosed at 13) why me? As I grew older and saw other people's struggles, I thought that could have been me. That person is suffering wY more than I am. It doesn't always help,but it is a reminder that life could be and often is a lot worse for a lot of people. Love to All.
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This was really brought home to me when I was feeling sorry for myself, having had a transplant and 2 months later being diagnosed with Charcot Foot. I would be picked up by transport ambulance for 10 months while my feet and lower legs were encased in plaster. My co-patients in the ambulance were both elderly diabetics in wheel chairs, but in both cases they had no legs at all. If a child or adult says "That's not fair!" about something trivial, I point out that they at least have full mobility!
 
I find children understand more than we give them credit for. My granddaughter is only 9yrs old and already know when for instance I'm going low. Godbless Her! She says nan,check your bloods!
 
my father always said, "tears will not help grief." Perhaps this is a typical problem of children of military that we don't get moral support if we start whining, but really, so what if it's unfair? As if life was ever fair. We can't do anything about the fact that we have an incurable disease, but we can make our life happy in spite of it.
 
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