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<blockquote data-quote="Nicklenocky" data-source="post: 218723" data-attributes="member: 37508"><p>Hi all</p><p></p><p>My name is Nikki, I used to live in the UK but had to relocate when both my husband and I lost our jobs in England. We have now lived in the Middle East for 2 years where it seems I have lost all control of my diabetes.</p><p></p><p>I am trying not to make this a long winded introduction but I feel I should explain my circumstances and living environment which may enable you to appreciate why I am having so much difficulty. In a nutshell, I have recently become depressed due to the frustration of not achieving good blood sugars, I don't receive quality care and advice here from the doctors (even though I pay obscene amounts of money),I stumbled upon this website and I must say that I have cheered up considerably knowing I am not the only one struggling with diabetes. It seems that I could learn a lot from the experiences of others on this site.</p><p></p><p>I am 29 and have been T1 diabetic for 15 years. It seems I just about made it through my university years and had decent Hba1cs of around 7. Fast track to the last 2 years where I have tried to find a decent healthcare professional here in the Middle East (they don't exist) , having very erratic blood sugar readings, work in highly stressful environment, have Hypos on a daily basis, have a current Hba1c of 8.3, just got married, work in a different country to my husband, fly to see my husband every single weekend (so that's 2 plane rides in 3 days), try to count my carbs but its not working, and am now considering trying for a baby. The fact that I would like to try for a baby is the reason why I would like to get my diabetes under control.</p><p></p><p>The one thing I bitterly regret was not pushing myself to go on the DAFNE course whilst I was in the UK.</p><p></p><p>So I am not really sure where to start, I would love to get some advice on my current readings if there is anyone who would be willing to help me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nicklenocky, post: 218723, member: 37508"] Hi all My name is Nikki, I used to live in the UK but had to relocate when both my husband and I lost our jobs in England. We have now lived in the Middle East for 2 years where it seems I have lost all control of my diabetes. I am trying not to make this a long winded introduction but I feel I should explain my circumstances and living environment which may enable you to appreciate why I am having so much difficulty. In a nutshell, I have recently become depressed due to the frustration of not achieving good blood sugars, I don't receive quality care and advice here from the doctors (even though I pay obscene amounts of money),I stumbled upon this website and I must say that I have cheered up considerably knowing I am not the only one struggling with diabetes. It seems that I could learn a lot from the experiences of others on this site. I am 29 and have been T1 diabetic for 15 years. It seems I just about made it through my university years and had decent Hba1cs of around 7. Fast track to the last 2 years where I have tried to find a decent healthcare professional here in the Middle East (they don't exist) , having very erratic blood sugar readings, work in highly stressful environment, have Hypos on a daily basis, have a current Hba1c of 8.3, just got married, work in a different country to my husband, fly to see my husband every single weekend (so that's 2 plane rides in 3 days), try to count my carbs but its not working, and am now considering trying for a baby. The fact that I would like to try for a baby is the reason why I would like to get my diabetes under control. The one thing I bitterly regret was not pushing myself to go on the DAFNE course whilst I was in the UK. So I am not really sure where to start, I would love to get some advice on my current readings if there is anyone who would be willing to help me. [/QUOTE]
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