so frustrated

Natalie Tyers said:

got diagnosed type 1 in December 2013 been trying really hard to get good bgl readings. Some days i feel like im coping other days cry my eyes out and think why me. Sometimes have high readings and don't know why and its so frustrating. Got taught very basic carb counting. Get so frustrated when i think im doing the right thing and then have a high or a low. I know im ranting on but feels good to get it off my chest. This sure is an emotional rollercoaster of feelings. Hopefully will feel better once been on the dafne course

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I got diagnosed in November 2013 and I'm exactly the same. I never knew I even had enough tears to cry as often as I do these days! I have times when my readings are great for a few days and then I get one high reading and it just sets me off. It's those times that i feel no matter what I do it just all goes wrong anyway. I do get more good days than bad now though and I started carb counting about a month ago. It's taking time to adjust my ratios and get them right but it's slowly getting there and I'm sure yours will too.

Sorry I don't have any advice, just thought I'd let you know you're not alone.


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Hi Natalie and welcome to the forum. As you begin to learn about diabetes and to look after yourself you will begin to feel better about it. On this forum you have lots of people here who want to help you. Here is the information we give to new members and I hope you will find it useful. Ask all the questions you need to and someone will reply. Don't worry - you are not alone.

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/basic-information-for-newly-diagnosed-diabetics.26870/

you will soon get the hang of it.that's what i keep telling myself after 40 years. even the best goodie two shoes have ups and downs don't be so hard on yourself
. i am still learning thank to this forum.
a bit of encouragement go's a long way .
good luck
ps. ranting good for you but watch the blood presure

Hi Natalie


I'm Type 2 but we have some brilliant type 1s in the group. If you have any specific questions post on the Type 1 board.

But welcome to the gang!

Cara

My friend got diagnosed with type1 diabetes few months back. Find out how she took control:

1- Be consistent: Daily meals should balance the intake of basic food groups such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and be consistent in terms of calorie intake. Your healthcare professional can give you more information about what makes an ideal meal for someone living with type 1 diabetes and advice about sweets, fizzy drinks and alcohol.

2- Compensate for special activities and occasions. Unusual physical activity will require extra food, while eating more than usual will need extra physical activity or insulin.

3- Avoid hyperglycemia: Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) is caused by eating rapidly absorbed simple sugars, such as those found in sweets or non-diet soft drinks.

4- Avoid hypoglycaemia: Low blood glucose can often be avoided by eating meals at regular times and balancing food intake with insulin and exercise.

5- Routinely test your blood glucose. Testing your blood glucose before meals will help you avoid having irregular blood glucose and provide guidance for what and how much to eat.

6- Being physically active.

7- Taking aspirin daily—for some—and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol.

I am sure these tips will help you. I wish you get well soon!

Sophie Michael said:

7- Taking aspirin daily—for some—and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol.

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People need to be very careful with this advice and should always include a warning that if the person being advised suffers from asthma then it's possible they will be allergic to aspirin as it contains salicylates. I'm an asthmatic and one aspirin nearly killed me.