reckoning

[weaver]

I have to give my 3 monthly blood sample on Monday,before Christmas I was doing really well,low carbing,bloods were great.I decided to enjoy the festivities and pretty much eat what I wanted.However this was a mistake as once I opened the floodgates I have not been able to close them.I have been basically totally overdoing it with sweets,chocolate and the like since.I know my hba1c is going to high and the consultant is going to be pretty forceful to get me on insulin which he has wanted for a while any way.So it looks like I will finally have to accept I need insulin,accept I have diabetes(5 years in)and get used to jabbing myself weekly/daily....I worry about my driving licence being suspended and the complications of hypos.I have been in a dark place recently with the whole condition casting a shadow over me,which is partly why I have been overdoing it with junk food,so throwing myself into a vicious circle,there really is no way out from this illness,even going to the gym pushes the blood sugar up,diabetes must be one of the only conditions where exercise is bad for you..like I say,no way out,no way forward

 

[Glados]

You knew what to do before Christmas - so you know what to do now. You just have to get back on the horse and put the festive blip behind you. You're not going to be the only one doing this! Christmas is a nightmare.

I know the gym thing must be frustrating but I'm sure some form of exercise will be OK... It does help me although mostly I just walk a lot (OK, I'll admit I've twisted my knee which isn't totally positive :roll: ). Zumba is quite a laugh, even our Vicar does it!

You sound so down and I've done my fair share of crying too but what can we do? We have to find other ways to reward ourselves and enjoy life (low carb ways, like buying cool things :wink: ).

The test that is due might be bad but the next one will be better, because you've had your fling! If you go on insulin it might not be as bad as you think but obviously anyone would be worried. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

This condition is hard but we are harder! Giving up is not an option! :x