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i was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2009, i started to look after myself properly, eating what i should and doing my injections, but after about 6 months i stopped, i dont no why i just couldnt bring myself to inject anymore, things started to happen like skin infections and drink and weeing alot, my mum caught on to me not doing it and made me do it, so i started doing it again, ive now reached a stopping point again, im lying to my mum telling her im doing my blood sugars and injecting when im not, ill eat whatever i want and not do my insulin, im scared tbh,

anyone else feel like this?
 
I know it can be hard and frustrating but you have to get a grip and start controlling your diabetes before you do damage to your body,I have been type 1 for 43 years and i am still ok and work as a plasterer, yes its not easy but with good control you can lead a normal life,good luck, Phil.
 
I went a fair few years just not caring but over the last few I've turned it all around. Decided I'm not going to let it beat me and sorted it out.

I went on a carb counting course, got an insulin pump and now I feel as "Normal" as I'm ever going to be.

There are days where I feel "Whats the point?", even now, some weekends i'll not bother testing as much as i should, but i'll keep taking my insulin. I don't like feeling **** from lack of insulin.

Its tough and you never realy get a break from being diabetic, but there are ways and means round it.
 
I knew someone in school that was diabetic. He went through something similar to what you are describing and he ended up dead after a few months. Without insulin you will die. Simple as that really.
 
Unfortunately, it is a simple as that. I'm sorry if that sounded harsh Taylor, but it is so important that you take it.
 
philchap said:
I know it can be hard and frustrating but you have to get a grip and start controlling your diabetes before you do damage to your body,I have been type 1 for 43 years and i am still ok and work as a plasterer, yes its not easy but with good control you can lead a normal life,good luck, Phil.
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I agree with Phil.

Taylormate, you need to be honest and truthful to your mum and seek the help of your diabetes care team to resolve your issues, there's help out and there's no reason whatsoever to feel that your fighting this alone.
 
Totally agree with noblehead. I went through some bad patches over the years and kept it to myself. Huge mistake. I have har diabetes for 27 years and recently developed retinopathy. I know that if I had sought help during the dark times I would not have retinopathy now. God didn't put this many people on the planet so we could all go it alone:smile: Sometimes we all need a hand up. Your mother obviously cares and worries a great deal - talk to her. She wants to help. Since finally coming to terms and accepting diabetes I find it so much easier to live with. I still have days where ot seems like a massive bother but now I can do what I need to do to stay healthy. High bs at its least eaves you feeling tired and cranky and wiped out and unwell. At worst it causes dka which is life threatening if left untreated. Being in control of it leaves you feeling healthier, more energetic and most importantly puts you back in the driver's seat of your own life. Please speak to someone and explain how you feel. You really, truly are not alone. The members of this forum are all here for you to listen to your worries and offer support.

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