Presently type 2's can't get pumps.
However, personally, I doubt if you are a T2. You're diagnosis was very young for a type 2... We're you given a gad and c peptide test? Do you know what the results were?
If you were to be rediagnosed as a T1 you would stand a chance of getting a pump.
This was when I was first diagnosed when he said it was my mum's fault for feeding me wrong as a child now my mum always blames herself. I was 18 and just been told and that's what I was told I asked the hospital and they said my name had just dropped down the list.. Its like we have diabetic nurses to ring if we ever have any issues... You can never get thru you leave a message no-one rings you back hopfully I'll get on better with this new doctor Altho I'm a little nervous about new people and exsplaining everything all the time but fingers crossed I'll get some help
Thank you
Leaving aside whether you are type 1 or 2, I just wanted to say:
Who will look after your mum if you become so ill that you cannot look after her?
Seriously.
By looking after yourself, you will be able to look after her better.
And you will feel so much better.
So that means eating regularly.
Eating things that don't mess your blood glucose up too much.
Testing rigorously.
Keeping to your insulin regime.
Taking breaks and rests.
Please think long and hard about your future health.
Every time you neglect your own health, you raise the chance of complications and deterioration.
Please ask this new doctor whether you are a T2 for definite and whether you could be a type 1.
Have you had a carb counting and dose adjusting course from your hospital or gp (dafne course)?
You ought to ask your new consultant for a dafne course. You should have been offered one witjin a year of going on to injections.
I really think you are type 1 and you need to find out if they did all the tests when they disgnosed you type 2.
The appointment is with my consultant at hospital... Yeah I know the problem I have is a rare condition apparntly its a large red ring on my shin I really can't remember the name of it but it brakes out in leg ulcers... And the only way is the sterioid stips it's like a tape that I have to wear during the night... I also have insomnia so that's contributing to energy levels being low... Just times when I think of it like today I get depressed... But even that's not taken serisoly by doctor..Steroids of any form can also raise your blood levels.
Sally it sounds as if you are really struggling at the moment.
I know you say about forgetting, do you forget testing too? Or is it just the injections?
As you care for your mum does she take medicines at set times that would remind you to take yours? Could you leave your basal pen by bedside as a reminder to take before going to bed and pre getting up?
To me it sounds as if you may have been going through a time of not really paying attention to diabetes rather than just forgetting? Could there be a bit of ignoring it in there too? We have all been through those times at trying to ignore at some point.
It sounds as if you are struggling with many things if you also have insomnia... And depression. Virtual hugs to you, we'll try to help more if we can..
Ok... So in your original
Post you mentioned a pump.
What makes you think that you would remember to bolus and test on a pump. A pump takes a lot of management initially although slighy less long term. I still test at least 8-10 times a day with my pump that I've had over 4 years...
I only ask, because tjis is a question that your consultant would ask you.
Would you have the time and commitment to do basal testing?
It is a struggle with diabetes in your twenties.. Do you talk to your dad about injecting etc? As a type 1 is he looking after himself or are you picking up less good habits because of others around you.
I have a 23 yr old friend in a eating disorder clinic and literally she is having to eat every 2 hours and she is anorexic. So I guess you may be anle to feel how bad this is for her. However, by taking her in to this unit, they have given her routine and she is finding it easier because of the routine....diabetes is different I know, but getting a routine for mornings would assist you.. Ie getting up at a set time, and making sure you have breakfast say at 8.30 each morning and putting a note on the table.. Test and jab etc...you need to find a routine too... Your mum after all is in a routine of reminding you at teatime etc.
It depends as well as how you see your future life evolving... You need to be as to stand up on your own feet at some time in the future... At some point you will have a life outside of your parents.. So the earlier you start to get this routine the less length of time that you will be struggling...
Just asking from a consultants point of view.. So that you can be prepared to answer questions that consultant may ask..
Well, I'm going to bed now, so will catch up with you tomorrow..
Will leave you with one last question. How would you feel about HAVING to test more and analysing your results and HAVING to manage changes etc in fine detail on a pump? This is anothe consultant type question..
Hi Sally,
Wow, you've got a lot on your plate at the moment!
It's good that your appointment at the diabetic clinic is coming up soon.
We can help you write your list of things to ask the doctor at the appointment, if you think that would help you?
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