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<blockquote data-quote="catherinecherub" data-source="post: 137423"><p>Hi Joshman,</p><p></p><p>You are not going insane, far from it and for those of us further along our journey we have all been where you are now. </p><p>Why me is a common thought and we feel deprived when others can eat what they like without any consequences. Life is not fair and having diabetes makes that very obvious.</p><p></p><p>You need test strips to manage the condition and whilst I realize the expense is high for some, it is the only way forward. Try and persuade your team that you need them, write to your M.P., take it up with your PCT and if all of these measures fail then I urge you to see if you could afford some for a few months so that you have an indication of what is happening. Ask for money instead of presents when it is your birthday and other times when people buy you presents. Explain that you need it to invest in your health.</p><p></p><p>I know water is not what you want to be drinking but try adding ice cubes and lemon slices to it. You can do this with diet drinks too. Try adding fresh cream and fruits, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries to some yoghurt and putting it in the freezer for a while. Tastes good.</p><p></p><p>The alternative is to eat what you like and suffer the consequences.</p><p></p><p>Sending you a virtual hug, (((()))). It does get better with time.</p><p></p><p>Catherine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="catherinecherub, post: 137423"] Hi Joshman, You are not going insane, far from it and for those of us further along our journey we have all been where you are now. Why me is a common thought and we feel deprived when others can eat what they like without any consequences. Life is not fair and having diabetes makes that very obvious. You need test strips to manage the condition and whilst I realize the expense is high for some, it is the only way forward. Try and persuade your team that you need them, write to your M.P., take it up with your PCT and if all of these measures fail then I urge you to see if you could afford some for a few months so that you have an indication of what is happening. Ask for money instead of presents when it is your birthday and other times when people buy you presents. Explain that you need it to invest in your health. I know water is not what you want to be drinking but try adding ice cubes and lemon slices to it. You can do this with diet drinks too. Try adding fresh cream and fruits, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries to some yoghurt and putting it in the freezer for a while. Tastes good. The alternative is to eat what you like and suffer the consequences. Sending you a virtual hug, (((()))). It does get better with time. Catherine. [/QUOTE]
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