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Type 1 for 41 years. Feels like I am losing my way.
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<blockquote data-quote="Juicyj" data-source="post: 1558237" data-attributes="member: 53162"><p>Hi [USER=103740]@fittaedae[/USER] Sorry to hear of your struggles.. I am only 5 years diagnosed so cannot comment on the 'years' however I do know it's easy to get diabetes burnout with the constant effort required to keep on the tightrope. I have to admit I sometimes forget to test or take insulin too, but i'm always doing lots of other things too, so it's just that my mind isn't always on the job in hand. I would second Steve's advice about getting a freestyle Libre - it does take some of the mental effort out of it, the other option is to speak to your DSN about other possibilities, perhaps a pump, if you have a new tool to help you manage the work then it could make your life easier and renew your interest in staying focused. I really do admire those who've had this longer than me, you've done so well already to manage this so try to give yourself a break and take it easier on yourself.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Juicyj, post: 1558237, member: 53162"] Hi [USER=103740]@fittaedae[/USER] Sorry to hear of your struggles.. I am only 5 years diagnosed so cannot comment on the 'years' however I do know it's easy to get diabetes burnout with the constant effort required to keep on the tightrope. I have to admit I sometimes forget to test or take insulin too, but i'm always doing lots of other things too, so it's just that my mind isn't always on the job in hand. I would second Steve's advice about getting a freestyle Libre - it does take some of the mental effort out of it, the other option is to speak to your DSN about other possibilities, perhaps a pump, if you have a new tool to help you manage the work then it could make your life easier and renew your interest in staying focused. I really do admire those who've had this longer than me, you've done so well already to manage this so try to give yourself a break and take it easier on yourself. [/QUOTE]
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