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<blockquote data-quote="Nicola M" data-source="post: 2692337" data-attributes="member: 81557"><p>Welcome to the forums -</p><p></p><p>First of all I am really sorry you are having a poor experience with your diabetes team but it seems like you are heading in the right direction in terms of wanting to use a CGM to better understand how your blood sugars are day to day. I think doctors sometimes forget we are people too and need encouragement. Up until 2 years ago and going on hybrid-closed loop I was in what they call burnout, my control was absolutely awful and every doctors appointment was just me being told I needed to get better control. I think part of the issue is the doctors and nurses don't fully understand how we feel and what it is like to deal with diabetes day in and day out, I found I got better support when I was referred to a diabetic psychologist which could be something you could ask about and see if it is offered where you are. The biggest thing for me to turn my negative emotions into more "positive" ones was to just remember that at the end of the day no one is perfect, not even those of us who have "good" control, we all have bad days, weeks, months and it's okay, diabetes is not easy to live with and deal with every day. I don't enjoy having my blood drawn by any means but I know it does have to be done, I always look away and try to think of other things/distract myself whilst they are taking it, easier said than done though. Have you also spoken to your doctor about how you are feeling, as daunting as that may seem at the end of the day they are there to support you and ensure you have the tools you need to get where you want to be.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nicola M, post: 2692337, member: 81557"] Welcome to the forums - First of all I am really sorry you are having a poor experience with your diabetes team but it seems like you are heading in the right direction in terms of wanting to use a CGM to better understand how your blood sugars are day to day. I think doctors sometimes forget we are people too and need encouragement. Up until 2 years ago and going on hybrid-closed loop I was in what they call burnout, my control was absolutely awful and every doctors appointment was just me being told I needed to get better control. I think part of the issue is the doctors and nurses don't fully understand how we feel and what it is like to deal with diabetes day in and day out, I found I got better support when I was referred to a diabetic psychologist which could be something you could ask about and see if it is offered where you are. The biggest thing for me to turn my negative emotions into more "positive" ones was to just remember that at the end of the day no one is perfect, not even those of us who have "good" control, we all have bad days, weeks, months and it's okay, diabetes is not easy to live with and deal with every day. I don't enjoy having my blood drawn by any means but I know it does have to be done, I always look away and try to think of other things/distract myself whilst they are taking it, easier said than done though. Have you also spoken to your doctor about how you are feeling, as daunting as that may seem at the end of the day they are there to support you and ensure you have the tools you need to get where you want to be. [/QUOTE]
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