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<blockquote data-quote="beckysalvage" data-source="post: 1496859" data-attributes="member: 341974"><p>Hi [USER=413996]@bexblu[/USER],</p><p></p><p>This literally was me a few years ago! I was diagnosed aged 3.5 (I am now 27) I dont think I picked up my blood tester during my teens at all. And no amount of other people telling you to test is going to work I am afraid (I cannot tell you the number of docs appointments where I "promised" to test more!) </p><p></p><p>For me, its about routine. I told myself I was going to test for 1 week, 4 times a day (morning, lunch, dinner and bed). 1 week is short enough to have the motivation to do it for me! I did it for a week and then had a week off. I then went back and tested for another week. It became routine to me somehow and now I test every day. Also, this might sound weird, but get a meter you like. I currently use the Accu-check mobile where you dont have to insert a new test strip every time. For me this cuts the hassle of testing so its easier. Its quite big though, so I know others who want a small meter, or one that hooks up to bluetooth or whatever. There are so many options out there! </p><p></p><p>DAFNE was also really good, not only for the advice they gave but also to meet other people with diabetes. I did it in 2014 and we are still in contact. DAFNE also taught me that every diabetic is different. There was a guy who took 1 unit of insulin for a lunch which I took 4 units for. Then again, there was a woman who took 6 or 7 units. Everyone is different. Where in the UK are you? There might be some local groups near you that you could go along to which I also really liked. </p><p></p><p>Dont give up. Dont beat yourself up. This is hard. Some days are good, some are bad (today I woke up with a sugar of 14.8!) But you have totally got this! </p><p></p><p>Becky x</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="beckysalvage, post: 1496859, member: 341974"] Hi [USER=413996]@bexblu[/USER], This literally was me a few years ago! I was diagnosed aged 3.5 (I am now 27) I dont think I picked up my blood tester during my teens at all. And no amount of other people telling you to test is going to work I am afraid (I cannot tell you the number of docs appointments where I "promised" to test more!) For me, its about routine. I told myself I was going to test for 1 week, 4 times a day (morning, lunch, dinner and bed). 1 week is short enough to have the motivation to do it for me! I did it for a week and then had a week off. I then went back and tested for another week. It became routine to me somehow and now I test every day. Also, this might sound weird, but get a meter you like. I currently use the Accu-check mobile where you dont have to insert a new test strip every time. For me this cuts the hassle of testing so its easier. Its quite big though, so I know others who want a small meter, or one that hooks up to bluetooth or whatever. There are so many options out there! DAFNE was also really good, not only for the advice they gave but also to meet other people with diabetes. I did it in 2014 and we are still in contact. DAFNE also taught me that every diabetic is different. There was a guy who took 1 unit of insulin for a lunch which I took 4 units for. Then again, there was a woman who took 6 or 7 units. Everyone is different. Where in the UK are you? There might be some local groups near you that you could go along to which I also really liked. Dont give up. Dont beat yourself up. This is hard. Some days are good, some are bad (today I woke up with a sugar of 14.8!) But you have totally got this! Becky x [/QUOTE]
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