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<blockquote data-quote="Browns81" data-source="post: 331950" data-attributes="member: 52855"><p>Hi Claire,</p><p>I felt so sad when reading your post. I completely understand what you're going through. I've been there many times, but like everyone says 'you are in the right place', and well done for finding the strength to seek help because that's the first step. </p><p>I'm 27 and been a diabetic for 8 years now. I was in denial for the first two and over three admissions to the hospital for DKA. I lost so much weight it was ridiculous! I was knocking at death's door! I have struggled to keep my sugars under control for years, and because of this I now have Diabetic Neuropathy. It's no joke! It's severely crippling and prevents me from doing the simplest of things. I kick myself everyday for not taking diabetes seriously from the very beginning. Having several DKA admissions a year, for years and still the penny didn't drop...until, my father died from diabetes 3 years ago! I was depressed for 2 years straight, and even contemplated taking my own life. In those two years my control was through the roof, I just didn't care anymore. Fortunately, I found the strength with support from friends and I made a conscious decision to change my life. In the past year, I have been testing more than ever before. I enrolled on the Dafne course, which was great. (I recommend it, seriously) Then, spoke to my diabetes nurse about getting on the pump, and now I should be getting it in a months time. (Very excited)</p><p></p><p>So, Claire, I feel your concerns deeply, and the fact that you're concerned shows you acknowledge there is something to be concerned about. You know what you need to do, and no one here can tell you...because only you know all the changes you need to do. Don't rush, it takes time...but please continue to take it seriously...it's your life and your daughter needs you. </p><p></p><p>Talk to your diabetes specialist team about Dafne course and the insulin pump.</p><p></p><p>Chin up and take care of you.</p><p></p><p>Candice x</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Browns81, post: 331950, member: 52855"] Hi Claire, I felt so sad when reading your post. I completely understand what you're going through. I've been there many times, but like everyone says 'you are in the right place', and well done for finding the strength to seek help because that's the first step. I'm 27 and been a diabetic for 8 years now. I was in denial for the first two and over three admissions to the hospital for DKA. I lost so much weight it was ridiculous! I was knocking at death's door! I have struggled to keep my sugars under control for years, and because of this I now have Diabetic Neuropathy. It's no joke! It's severely crippling and prevents me from doing the simplest of things. I kick myself everyday for not taking diabetes seriously from the very beginning. Having several DKA admissions a year, for years and still the penny didn't drop...until, my father died from diabetes 3 years ago! I was depressed for 2 years straight, and even contemplated taking my own life. In those two years my control was through the roof, I just didn't care anymore. Fortunately, I found the strength with support from friends and I made a conscious decision to change my life. In the past year, I have been testing more than ever before. I enrolled on the Dafne course, which was great. (I recommend it, seriously) Then, spoke to my diabetes nurse about getting on the pump, and now I should be getting it in a months time. (Very excited) So, Claire, I feel your concerns deeply, and the fact that you're concerned shows you acknowledge there is something to be concerned about. You know what you need to do, and no one here can tell you...because only you know all the changes you need to do. Don't rush, it takes time...but please continue to take it seriously...it's your life and your daughter needs you. Talk to your diabetes specialist team about Dafne course and the insulin pump. Chin up and take care of you. Candice x [/QUOTE]
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