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Type 1 for 41 years. Feels like I am losing my way.
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<blockquote data-quote="Deleted Account" data-source="post: 1558270"><p>Sounds as if you have diabetes burnout. And, after 41 years of carrying a nagging, annoying, petulant child-like disease around with you all the time, it is not surprising you want a break. </p><p>I too work from home. When I started, one of the hardest things was to get a rhythm to my days to do "normal" things. It is so easy to jump straight on my computer to check emails that came in overnight as soon as I get up and, finally, find time for a shower far later than I should. Over the last couple of years, I have had to be strict with myself - no computer time until I have showered and checked my BG. I still eat breakfast with the computer but not until I have given myself my insulin. </p><p>New toys like the Libre or pump can re-motivate some people but, if they are not options for you, you need to find another way.</p><p>To work from home on your own business takes a very strong, dedicated and disciplined person. Can your business spare some of that discipline for yourself? Think of yourself as a manager and your diabetes as your employee - as a manager, you have to give your employee a chance to be in control ... even when they are being annoying, petulant and child-like.</p><p>If you are not the manager in your business - you described it as "our business", can you get your business partner to help with your awkward, annoying, petulant, child-like colleague? Think of it as a business goal, perhaps?</p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deleted Account, post: 1558270"] Sounds as if you have diabetes burnout. And, after 41 years of carrying a nagging, annoying, petulant child-like disease around with you all the time, it is not surprising you want a break. I too work from home. When I started, one of the hardest things was to get a rhythm to my days to do "normal" things. It is so easy to jump straight on my computer to check emails that came in overnight as soon as I get up and, finally, find time for a shower far later than I should. Over the last couple of years, I have had to be strict with myself - no computer time until I have showered and checked my BG. I still eat breakfast with the computer but not until I have given myself my insulin. New toys like the Libre or pump can re-motivate some people but, if they are not options for you, you need to find another way. To work from home on your own business takes a very strong, dedicated and disciplined person. Can your business spare some of that discipline for yourself? Think of yourself as a manager and your diabetes as your employee - as a manager, you have to give your employee a chance to be in control ... even when they are being annoying, petulant and child-like. If you are not the manager in your business - you described it as "our business", can you get your business partner to help with your awkward, annoying, petulant, child-like colleague? Think of it as a business goal, perhaps? Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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