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Type 1, fed up and diabetic friendless.

claireclogs

claireclogs

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Hi new to place and newishly diagnosed 3/4 years ago.
I am already totally fed up with how much my life seems to revolve around my diabetes. I was diagnosed out of the blue in my mid 30s no one in my family has ever had diabetes of any kind so it was a bit of a shock to say the least.
I already have many other health issues and now something as simple as finding a nice evening bag that will accommodate all my meds is really starting to get me down. (As well as other things in diabetic related) I am hoping there must be at least one like minded person on here that understands where I'm coming from. Hats off to all of you that have lived with diabetes for years. X
 
I hear you. Just went looking for a new small bag to carry around on vacation and had to 'test drive' them to make sure all my supplies fit. Not fun but is my life now. It's been almost two years since DX and is getting easier to accept. It takes time but it comes. We all have bad days. This is life now. Unfortunately life revolving around diabetes won't go away if we want to keep control but it does become more routine. I still and probably always will have my pity parties but they are much farther and fewer between. Chin up. It dose get better MOST of the time
 
I totally relate to what you're saying. I am fussy with handbags now as they must be big enough and easily accessible for me to get to things quickly. I have an entire big compartment in my bag for diabetic supplies and other meds I need for my other conditions. I generally feel that all of my health conditions are not only taking over my life, but they're limiting me as well. I can't even talk properly anymore :( Diabetes is a full time job. But out of all my health conditions I find that at least with diabetes I have some control over and if my sugar is too high I can use insulin, likewise if too low I can treat. My other stuff is very unpredictable and my docs can't find the right combination of drugs to control my symptoms so they consider me to still be not 'stabilised'. But yes, it's all daunting isn't it. I'm sick of being sick myself. I'm also partly quite angry and sad at the loss of who I used to be prior to illnesses. Whether I like it or not illnesses have forced me to change. I had to take a step back career wise and go part time, I don't get out much anymore as getting out equals pain. I can't even exercise without pain and everything playing up. Oh yeh sleep is a big problem... I either hardly get any or I can't get enough because I'm so exhausted. You're amongst friends here that understand completely. hugs.
 
Yep, my handbag is bursting out. Looks like boots chemist. It's embarrassing at the shops when you pull your purse out (because it's stuck at the bottom) and old test strips fly everywhere. (Yesterday at Aldi).
 
Hi, I think many of us have felt that way. Have a look around the forum and ask any questions, someone is sure to come along with some help and support. You are definitely not alone, take care :)
 
Here's the way I look at it: I was unlucky enough to get diagnosed with type 1, but lucky enough that it wasn't until I was 27 years old. I got to grow up as a normal kid and go to college without ever having to know the struggles of testing and carb counting.

I can't imagine what parents must go through having a toddler or infant with type 1. I feel "lucky" enough that I'm at least able to express how I feel and manage things on my own.

In regards to finding a bag for all of my stuff, it is a bit of an intimate process since it's something you'll carry around at all times. Almost like buying new underwear, lol.

I try to take the "Glass is half full" type approach because it doesn't do me any good to think otherwise. Sometimes you have to play the hand that life deals you. It's a bit cliche but it's what helps keep my head in the right place and helps me remember that I'm fortunate enough to have everything else in my life that is so wonderful.
 
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