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<blockquote data-quote="EllieM" data-source="post: 2259234" data-attributes="member: 372717"><p>I am sorry this has happened to you and I'm not surprised that you feel depressed. T1 diabetes is not something I'd wish on anyone, but the plus side is that insulin is available to keep you alive. Not sure why your hospital have told you that your levels cannot be controlled, as most diabetics can (eventually) learn how to balance their insulin and diet. It is not something that you can do quickly, because everyone has different insulin needs, but things should get easier as you get used to testing and injecting.</p><p></p><p>Maybe start your own thread for advice on control? We can't recommend insulin doses but we can comment on technology (eg a continuous glucose monitor can be used to warn you if your levels go too high or low) and on general ways to cope. </p><p></p><p>Depression is common in society, and unfortunately diabetes is a common trigger to instigate it or make it worse. But there is a lot of mental support available on these forums, and you are not alone. (Not sure about the rules for HGV licenses, but I think some T1s do manage to keep them if they get their levels under control.)</p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EllieM, post: 2259234, member: 372717"] I am sorry this has happened to you and I'm not surprised that you feel depressed. T1 diabetes is not something I'd wish on anyone, but the plus side is that insulin is available to keep you alive. Not sure why your hospital have told you that your levels cannot be controlled, as most diabetics can (eventually) learn how to balance their insulin and diet. It is not something that you can do quickly, because everyone has different insulin needs, but things should get easier as you get used to testing and injecting. Maybe start your own thread for advice on control? We can't recommend insulin doses but we can comment on technology (eg a continuous glucose monitor can be used to warn you if your levels go too high or low) and on general ways to cope. Depression is common in society, and unfortunately diabetes is a common trigger to instigate it or make it worse. But there is a lot of mental support available on these forums, and you are not alone. (Not sure about the rules for HGV licenses, but I think some T1s do manage to keep them if they get their levels under control.) Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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