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maybe I'm starting to accept it now?

indiaemily

indiaemily

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
ok so, on November 18th 2005 I was given the worst news of my life that I was a Type 1 diabetic and at that point till this day it's always been a burden in my life, but with all the **** in my life over the past few months, I'm starting to see there's a lot of illnesses a lot worse than mine, I lost my grandad last week to cancer at the young age of 73, and it's really kicked me in the stomach and slapped me in the face because I can control diabetes, and he couldn't control his cancer and now he's gone I'm now in talks with my diabetes team in regards to getting a pump and sorting my life out, before I let diabetes kill me x
 
indiaemily said:
ok so, on November 18th 2005 I was given the worst news of my life that I was a Type 1 diabetic and at that point till this day it's always been a burden in my life, but with all the **** in my life over the past few months, I'm starting to see there's a lot of illnesses a lot worse than mine, I lost my grandad last week to cancer at the young age of 73, and it's really kicked me in the stomach and slapped me in the face because I can control diabetes, and he couldn't control his cancer and now he's gone I'm now in talks with my diabetes team in regards to getting a pump and sorting my life out, before I let diabetes kill me x
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Whilst it is dreadful news about your Grandad, I'm sure he would be proud if his battle could represent the pivotal thing that deflected you on to a better life.

Whilst I'm sure you'll hit the odd bump in the road, you will undoubtedly feel better when your diabetes is well controlled.
 
I really hope I can sort it out now, it's **** to think that it's taken the loss of my grandad to make me feel this way, I just don't wanna waste my life when I know he'd do anything to be here now, so fingers crossed I can sort it out
 
So sorry about your loss @indiaemily, really hope you manage to turn things around and good luck in getting a pump.
 
Hi I think i know how you feel. I dont know if you accept or just learn to live with it. I have just had the conversation last week about the pump and have found it pretty hard to come to terms with. Would be nice to chat maybe? X
 
so sorry for you and happy too that you are now seeking help that you need

Good luck and God Bless
 
indiaemily said:
ok so, on November 18th 2005 I was given the worst news of my life that I was a Type 1 diabetic and at that point till this day it's always been a burden in my life, but with all the **** in my life over the past few months, I'm starting to see there's a lot of illnesses a lot worse than mine, I lost my grandad last week to cancer at the young age of 73, and it's really kicked me in the stomach and slapped me in the face because I can control diabetes, and he couldn't control his cancer and now he's gone I'm now in talks with my diabetes team in regards to getting a pump and sorting my life out, before I let diabetes kill me x
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Sorry for the loss of your dear Grandad, hugs. I'm sure he would want you to be as happy and healthy as you can be.

Glad to see you are rethinking your approach to T1. I know it sucks having a condition like T1.

I have found it hard having T2 diabetes and 8 other ongoing health conditions, but over the years I have found a way to accept them and do my best to be well and live my life. I'm not complaining about my health, just wanted to say lots of us have issues too and there is a way to be happy and thrive despite having health conditions.

You'll get there, you are a strong person. Keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. xx
 
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