Hey guys, I've been diagnosed just over a year now and all has been going well. But this year like many other pre diabetes years I have felt down. I have been trying to ignore my diabetes and not been checking my sugars or even wanting to refill my pump when it becomes empty. I realise this is very bad and is affecting my health. I just can't find the will to be able to check my sugars and take insulin. Not to mention missing my clinic appointment. I need support but nobody understands me.
Hi Bronte,
you need to print off what you have written here and hand it to your DSN with a large help on it. Or even write down all of your problems and post it to your DSN. Hope fully this will help you as well.
I'm not going to tell you off or tell you that you are stupid as all you need is some encouragement and guidance.
The consequences though of no compliance are
No driving licence if you want one at some point.
Your pump will be removed as non compliant and improper use. (not using) not attending clinics or testing.
You wont be able to have children
Your sight will go
Kidney damage and the list goes on.
There is a lot of help out there, you need though to be brave and say to your team you have a major problem, how can I resolve it.
Having diabetes is a right pain in the butt at times but in this day and age it shouldn't stop you doing very many things in life
Do you have any help from parents?
Can you start with the barest minimum of 4 tests a day? Before meals and before bed?
I'm sure there are plenty f people on the forum who are willing to help you as well.
