@DiabeticPanda Yep I am still learning! The diabetic care I have received has been fantastic I have to say, no issues switching to a Accu-Chek mobile and Lancets, initially the nurse at the practice said I might not be allowed. I was quickly moved to Tresiba when Lantus was a nightmare with me. After seeing that my control is great and that I am active with an unpredictable lifestyle I am now considered for a pump (although I have to do all the courses and what not first). Every meeting my diasend is up and the CGM and other information has been discussed. Today I have had initial check up up on my feet to make sure everything is all good to begin with.
The injections are the toughest part due to my needle phobia, I do them every time, never skipped one but if theres a meal that can be 0-10 carbs I'll have it to save a jab. I also find if I watch the needle going in, it will hurt, if I don't, I don't notice it...clearly all in my head. The state I was in early on.. best way to deal with phobias is head on. I still hate it, sometimes hesitate but the 20 min warmups have gone! It once took me an hour to press the Dexcom plunger down.... not my finest moment.
I am the kind of person who once told I was a t1 went around finding every bit of information I could and resources were plentiful (especially on here). I self fund a CGM which I can't stop praising enough. I bought it a few weeks after I was diagnosed. Its peace of mind, control (I don't like not being in control!!!), early warnings and overnight safety. Price could be better but what price can you put on all the above. It gave me the confidence to return to normal life relatively soon.
Overall now, I don't really think my life is any different. Theres a few additions but it hasn't stopped me doing anything. I was back to work within a week of diagnosis, back to driving a month or two (when my new license arrived) and my diet is pretty similar (I cook every night from scratch so just knocked a few carby ingredients away).
Hope this essay was enough! Any more questions just fire away!