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Sambo1187

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I'm type 1 with kidney disease, 33yrs old and have very poor control. I work in a pharmacy, so am a key worker and had continued to work throughout this COVID-19 saga. I've probably been awal from the diabetes specialists for months, but had been seeing my gp for sleep issues over the last three months. Initially he did blood panel, which showed terrible hba1c, some deterioration in my kidneys and just general **** health for a 33yr old. Obviously, he stressed his concern for my control - which I totally ignored. Last week during a telephone appointment to get my sleeping tablets renewed, I mentioned to him the weakness in my legs that I'd been experiencing, flight of stairs was excruciating, if I was crouched down I'd struggle to get back up without something to pull on. This weakness has been going on for months, I've just never mentioned it to anyone. After our conversation ( I think hes concerned its connected to kidney disease?!) and the state of my general health the dr has advised me to shield until further notice. He stressed that he felt catching this virus would be life threatening to me. I was absolutely gutted. I LOVE my work, and was working towards a big promotion (hopefully) and being off my work goes against all my instincts, especially because of diabetes. I've never used it as a excuse despite feeling rotten from it at times. I hate the thought of letting the girls down, and I have alot of vulnerable customers I do alot of extras for (shopping, just cuppa to check in ect). I've tossed and turned the last week, uneasy with the thought of not doing my bit. But then on Thursday, I decided to change my out look on this. I am a mum, a wife, and far too young to be beholden to illness down the line, let alone illness and complications I can do something about. I have an opportunity to take some time, without getting a black mark against my name, to prioritize me. To gain some kind of control on my diabetes without any external influence. There are not night outs, I can only eat what's in the house as cannot leave, I can slowly try to be more active (I've a treadmill). Never again will I have this opportunity to give my health 110% of my focus. I'm excited, and feeling strangely motivated given the awful times we are all faced with. I've set some goals, loose 1 stone, stick to myfitness pals 1200 calories, work towards 5k walk, keep my libre graph in the blue line, check regularly, calculate my insulin right -no guessing! drink 3l daily - get those kidneys working! Hoping I continue to feel so focused. Taking a bad situation and turning it into a positive for me personally. I had repeat bloods friday, including some to investigate my muscle weakness. I know my diabetes/kidneys results wont be good but it's a starting point. Wish me luck
 
Sambo1187 said:
I'm type 1 with kidney disease, 33yrs old and have very poor control. I work in a pharmacy, so am a key worker and had continued to work throughout this COVID-19 saga. I've probably been awal from the diabetes specialists for months, but had been seeing my gp for sleep issues over the last three months. Initially he did blood panel, which showed terrible hba1c, some deterioration in my kidneys and just general **** health for a 33yr old. Obviously, he stressed his concern for my control - which I totally ignored. Last week during a telephone appointment to get my sleeping tablets renewed, I mentioned to him the weakness in my legs that I'd been experiencing, flight of stairs was excruciating, if I was crouched down I'd struggle to get back up without something to pull on. This weakness has been going on for months, I've just never mentioned it to anyone. After our conversation ( I think hes concerned its connected to kidney disease?!) and the state of my general health the dr has advised me to shield until further notice. He stressed that he felt catching this virus would be life threatening to me. I was absolutely gutted. I LOVE my work, and was working towards a big promotion (hopefully) and being off my work goes against all my instincts, especially because of diabetes. I've never used it as a excuse despite feeling rotten from it at times. I hate the thought of letting the girls down, and I have alot of vulnerable customers I do alot of extras for (shopping, just cuppa to check in ect). I've tossed and turned the last week, uneasy with the thought of not doing my bit. But then on Thursday, I decided to change my out look on this. I am a mum, a wife, and far too young to be beholden to illness down the line, let alone illness and complications I can do something about. I have an opportunity to take some time, without getting a black mark against my name, to prioritize me. To gain some kind of control on my diabetes without any external influence. There are not night outs, I can only eat what's in the house as cannot leave, I can slowly try to be more active (I've a treadmill). Never again will I have this opportunity to give my health 110% of my focus. I'm excited, and feeling strangely motivated given the awful times we are all faced with. I've set some goals, loose 1 stone, stick to myfitness pals 1200 calories, work towards 5k walk, keep my libre graph in the blue line, check regularly, calculate my insulin right -no guessing! drink 3l daily - get those kidneys working! Hoping I continue to feel so focused. Taking a bad situation and turning it into a positive for me personally. I had repeat bloods friday, including some to investigate my muscle weakness. I know my diabetes/kidneys results wont be good but it's a starting point. Wish me luck
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Great plan, great attitude: this is your time!
 
Sambo1187 said:
I'm type 1 with kidney disease, 33yrs old and have very poor control. I work in a pharmacy, so am a key worker and had continued to work throughout this COVID-19 saga. I've probably been awal from the diabetes specialists for months, but had been seeing my gp for sleep issues over the last three months. Initially he did blood panel, which showed terrible hba1c, some deterioration in my kidneys and just general **** health for a 33yr old. Obviously, he stressed his concern for my control - which I totally ignored. Last week during a telephone appointment to get my sleeping tablets renewed, I mentioned to him the weakness in my legs that I'd been experiencing, flight of stairs was excruciating, if I was crouched down I'd struggle to get back up without something to pull on. This weakness has been going on for months, I've just never mentioned it to anyone. After our conversation ( I think hes concerned its connected to kidney disease?!) and the state of my general health the dr has advised me to shield until further notice. He stressed that he felt catching this virus would be life threatening to me. I was absolutely gutted. I LOVE my work, and was working towards a big promotion (hopefully) and being off my work goes against all my instincts, especially because of diabetes. I've never used it as a excuse despite feeling rotten from it at times. I hate the thought of letting the girls down, and I have alot of vulnerable customers I do alot of extras for (shopping, just cuppa to check in ect). I've tossed and turned the last week, uneasy with the thought of not doing my bit. But then on Thursday, I decided to change my out look on this. I am a mum, a wife, and far too young to be beholden to illness down the line, let alone illness and complications I can do something about. I have an opportunity to take some time, without getting a black mark against my name, to prioritize me. To gain some kind of control on my diabetes without any external influence. There are not night outs, I can only eat what's in the house as cannot leave, I can slowly try to be more active (I've a treadmill). Never again will I have this opportunity to give my health 110% of my focus. I'm excited, and feeling strangely motivated given the awful times we are all faced with. I've set some goals, loose 1 stone, stick to myfitness pals 1200 calories, work towards 5k walk, keep my libre graph in the blue line, check regularly, calculate my insulin right -no guessing! drink 3l daily - get those kidneys working! Hoping I continue to feel so focused. Taking a bad situation and turning it into a positive for me personally. I had repeat bloods friday, including some to investigate my muscle weakness. I know my diabetes/kidneys results wont be good but it's a starting point. Wish me luck
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Sometimes Sambo1187, we have to look the worst situation right in the eyes, to make the best siuation.

Huge good luck with your turnaround. You deserve a decent life, with your family. To look after others, we hmust look after ourselves.

Again, well done on your decision.
 
Sambo1187 said:
I'm type 1 with kidney disease, 33yrs old and have very poor control. I work in a pharmacy, so am a key worker and had continued to work throughout this COVID-19 saga. I've probably been awal from the diabetes specialists for months, but had been seeing my gp for sleep issues over the last three months. Initially he did blood panel, which showed terrible hba1c, some deterioration in my kidneys and just general **** health for a 33yr old. Obviously, he stressed his concern for my control - which I totally ignored. Last week during a telephone appointment to get my sleeping tablets renewed, I mentioned to him the weakness in my legs that I'd been experiencing, flight of stairs was excruciating, if I was crouched down I'd struggle to get back up without something to pull on. This weakness has been going on for months, I've just never mentioned it to anyone. After our conversation ( I think hes concerned its connected to kidney disease?!) and the state of my general health the dr has advised me to shield until further notice. He stressed that he felt catching this virus would be life threatening to me. I was absolutely gutted. I LOVE my work, and was working towards a big promotion (hopefully) and being off my work goes against all my instincts, especially because of diabetes. I've never used it as a excuse despite feeling rotten from it at times. I hate the thought of letting the girls down, and I have alot of vulnerable customers I do alot of extras for (shopping, just cuppa to check in ect). I've tossed and turned the last week, uneasy with the thought of not doing my bit. But then on Thursday, I decided to change my out look on this. I am a mum, a wife, and far too young to be beholden to illness down the line, let alone illness and complications I can do something about. I have an opportunity to take some time, without getting a black mark against my name, to prioritize me. To gain some kind of control on my diabetes without any external influence. There are not night outs, I can only eat what's in the house as cannot leave, I can slowly try to be more active (I've a treadmill). Never again will I have this opportunity to give my health 110% of my focus. I'm excited, and feeling strangely motivated given the awful times we are all faced with. I've set some goals, loose 1 stone, stick to myfitness pals 1200 calories, work towards 5k walk, keep my libre graph in the blue line, check regularly, calculate my insulin right -no guessing! drink 3l daily - get those kidneys working! Hoping I continue to feel so focused. Taking a bad situation and turning it into a positive for me personally. I had repeat bloods friday, including some to investigate my muscle weakness. I know my diabetes/kidneys results wont be good but it's a starting point. Wish me luck
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Hi,

I wish you the very best of luck.

As the the safety instructions recomend on a flight in "the unlikely" event of an emergency.
When the masks drop, please tend to yourself before attending to others..

Best wishes..
 
I certainly wish you luck - loads of it @Sambo1187 ! I reckon this is the major turning point in your life. As in my case, when a diabetes/ophthalmologist gave me a kick up the Kyber, I hope it gives you the determination to keep on the path you are now on.
 
Wishing you the very best of luck @Sambo1187 now is time to seize the moment and start taking back control, remember there will be bumps in the road but stay resilient and remember each day is a new start and a step forward in the right direction.
 
Such a positive post @Sambo1187 seizing the day. Just one thing, you say you felt uneasy about not doing your bit. You are-by staying home- You are not putting yourself in a dangerous position which may then ultimately need an overloaded NHS to sort. There are many ways to help in this crises. Some of them don’t sound as important, but ultimately are. Good luck!
 
Good luck @Sambo1187! This is the start of a new you. What a good way to use isolation.
I can understand your reluctance to leave the frontline, but you’ve been given a chance to turn everything around and you really don’t need to feel guilty. Look at it this way, you’ll not only save the tired NHS the burden of yet another patient on the under-resourced, over occupied wards right now, but you’ll save them from the task of fixing your eyes, your kidneys and your cardiovascular system in the future. Plus, at a time when people are reeling from the efforts they’ve had to put in, when you’re able to return to work you’ll be fit, refreshed by better control and good health, and able to help them in your turn.
 
Good luck @Sambo1187 ! You are so doing the right thing for yourself and your family. With continued good BG control you stand to mitigate/reverse the worst of your current kidney disease, other issues. Sadly this pandemic will have impact for a long time forward - get yourself as fit as possible to rejoin the fight in the future. A suggestion for muscle weakness - can you take Magnesium supplements with your current kidney status? If yes, may help weakness/pain.
 
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