Coping with diabetes

Forum Post: Re: T1D Thesis Research

Elie — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:03:00 GMT

Done.

Forum Post: Re: I just don't get it.....

Elie — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:18:00 GMT

Hey, I totally understand what you're saying about the emotional/mental side of diabetes. To be blunt, managing diabetes isn't rocket science. But if you're particularly stressed or depressed, managing your diabetes IS difficult. Sometimes, if I'm feeling down, I make less of an effort and my blood sugar levels reflect that. Of course, this creates a vicious cycle because my blood sugar levels in turn affect my mood...negatively. What's important to realize, though, is that a lot of the time the problem - or rather the root problem - is psychological, and the only way to remedy the situation effectively is to confront it head on. When I'm feeling depressed about something and my depression begins to affect my diabetes management, my primary reaction isn't, Oh, no! Why can't I keep my diabetes under control?! ...but instead, Oh, no! How can I get rid of this depression?!

Forum Post: Re: ughh

Keith221 — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:03:00 GMT

LOL I know that one!! For me I went blind, sick like super flu, lost 25 lbs. in a week, stopped being able to taste sweet, severe dehydration and that oh so common one peeing every hour like a horse!! My 672 was a small miracle, at least that what the dr.'s and nurse's said . LOL the nurse's were calling we Sweetie!!!

Forum Post: RE: Getting over a failed pregnancy

toomshum — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:46:00 GMT

Thanks Gina.

Do you know if there is a chance that I can conceive normally the next time even though my first conception was through IUI? or do I definitely have to go through IUI even the second time?

We didn't have any reason of infertility the first time, all the tests we took were ok. We opted for IUI just because it wasn't happening.

please reply.

Toomshum

Forum Post: Re: Tough Life

Christina — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 03:22:00 GMT

We all have our good days and bad days. Its part of living with an autoimmune condition, unfortunately. Sara is spot on about 1td making us stronger in spite of the daily challenges it throws our way! After a bad or even just a long day, I like to take a hot bath, read a fashion magazine, or listen to my Ipod. It is important to have some kind of stress outlet (like visiting TypeOne Nation, which you obviously do!).

Forum Post: RE: I feel SO GUILTY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Emily Petit — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 03:11:00 GMT

You guys all rock SO MUCH!!!!!!!! Seriously, I can't even begin to tell you how every single post just plops me in a completely different mindset. You guys so rule.

Forum Post: Re: It's Difficult

Sarah — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:18:00 GMT

Je meppele Sarah, Cana Sava?? I will defineteley read your blog also

Forum Post: Re: Still getting over the fact that Diabetes will NEVER go away.

RebeccaSmith92 — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:49:00 GMT

Hi Asha,

I'm so sorry to hear about your predicament. There isn't a lot else that you can to do prove to your mum that you're trying. Is she diabetic? If not, I would assume that it's not just you that is coming to terms with your diabetes. I would assume that your mother is going through her own set of emotions, and trying to cope with this weird, and unknown situation in the best way that she feels she can - please don't blame her for acting in the way she is - she only has your best intentions and care at heart.

On another note, you mention 'school stress.' I was diagnosed aged 16, and had just started at a new college, studying for my AS levels, so I guess I have never known any different. I'm now in my final year of university (so, there's hope for you to overcome 'study stress' still!) and I can relate to this concept of SS. When a deadline is coming, my ketones shoot up and I get high bloods, despite constantly doing injections. It spirals into a negative feedback system, where I get high bloods, so I figure I may as well stuff my face with sugar, as everyone else is doing while staying up all night to complete deadlines, and then I get higher bloods. Take a step back. If you know you have a deadline, or a stressful situation coming up, then take precautions: avoid sugary foods, full stop - sad, but it WILL help. Stick to fruit if you're going to have 'sugar.' Avoid the stressful situation. While in it, take breaks where you allow yourself to switch off (TV/facebook/etc). Try adding a few extra units to your injection, but monitor your sugars to make sure it doesn't kick you into hypo. It may be that, like me, you can work out that you just need a few extra units to get you through the moments when your liver secretes sugar as a stress response.

I hope that helps! Loads of people are here to help you :)

Becks

Forum Post: Re: i need help.

Gina — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 02:34:00 GMT

Ashley,

We have all gone through this at one point or another. I actually just posted about my pre-pregnancy fears on DiabetesMine.com It explains exactly how I felt for so long!

Check it out here: www.diabetesmine.com/.../gina-capone-how-pregnancy-with-diabetes-saved-my-life.html

Forum Post: Re: Blood sugars are EXTREMELY effecting my mood

Gina — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:35:00 GMT

Asha,

The kind of symptoms you described sound pretty much how most of the people in this forum have felt at one point or another. Usually when you run higher your mood will tend to be irritable and sometimes sad. Talk to your doctor about it, getting your numbers out of the high range definitely can help your mood. I know that from personal experience!

Forum Post: RE: A

Gabrielle — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:24:00 GMT

Yeah this was an accident.......

Forum Post: Re: Stressed

Emily Petit — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:54:00 GMT

I do the same thing! And I do try to stay calm, take a deep breath and tell myself to just take things one day at a time, but I mean it's ridiculously hard. :( I have my religion, which helps me more than I can say, but not everyone is religious, so maybe you could figure out something you love a LOT and let that help you. What do you love? Remember that can help keep your head steady and that your sugars are more likely to be healthy if you focus more than anything else on something that makes you who you are.

Forum Post: Re: Helllppppp

Alyssa — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:12:00 GMT

Keep your head up. Read the post i posted below and hopefully that will help. When you look at the bigger picture, the things that could happen if you dont take care of yourself are much more stressful than taking care of yourself now. Stop lying and be straight with yourself. Set goals for your AlC, write it down and put it places you can see, write it on your mirror so that you can see it every morning. Get your best friend and make her your accountability person. Have her ask you every now and then how your doing... and what your latest A1C reading is.

Hope this helps a little! :)

Forum Post: Re: I was doing ok...or so I thought...

jennagrant — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:20:00 GMT

Life isn't fair and bad things like diabetes happen. But like any bad thing good will come from it too.

This won't be the end of your son's life. He can do anything he wants except join the military.

Health care costs are ridiculous for anyone right now, and especially for diabetics. If possible try to add him to you or your husband's insurance at work. If you need to stay self-pay then ask your doctors for discounts, ask them for free samples of insulin and test strips, and use generic glucose meters (from Walmart, Walgreens or Target; the strips are 50 cents each rather than $1 each for the name brands).

Take care and like everyone else has said, it will get better. -Jenna

Forum Post: Re: Treating Low BGs

Emily Petit — Sat, 05 May 2012 03:24:00 GMT

Oh my god ... that is just the worst feeling! I just lie down and take deep, slow breaths, telling myself I'll feel better in a few minutes.

Forum Post: Re: LOG BOOK!

Caleb Burley — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:43:00 GMT

My first (and last) log book had a frog on the cover. I was not walking around with that.

Forum Post: Re: Don't want to bug people.... but I need some encouragement!

jennagrant — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Your meter isn't a judge. It's just a tool that tells you if you need to eat something or take some insulin.

The only reason to test is to use that info to adjust your insulin dosage or prevent a low. I never found it motivational to test because I had to.

Have to say that with a pump I have so much more control though. With shots it felt like I was randomly high and low, and it's hard not to take bad numbers personally. If you try the pump again make sure to try different infusion sets like the Silhouette or Sure T.

It's okay to take a testing vacation. A lot of us were diabetics for years before glucose meters existed. But I also feel a lot better when I test more and have fewer lows or bad highs.

Everybody struggles as a teenager and diabetic teens struggle with their diabetes. Just try to do your best and not be too hard on yourself. Your frustration won't last forever.

www.diabetesmine.com/.../teens-with-diabete.html

Forum Post: Re: Help! Morning Insulin Resistance

Elie — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:42:00 GMT

Oh, okay. I might do that, but I'm only having trouble with my sugar after my first meal so I guess I'll check more often starting around 8am instead of throughout the night. Thanks again!

Forum Post: Burnout on trying to come up with 0-5 carb snacks?

everydayhighsandlows — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:12:00 GMT

Come visit www.everydayhighsandlows.com for a list! Hi everyone, I had a little diabetes burnout lately so I decided to make a list of 0-5 carb snack foods. I wanted to share it with you in case you ever need a quick reference guide too. Just go to www.everydayhighsandlows.com. Hope it helps!

Forum Post: Re: Type 1 Diabetes Documentary Film

Nick — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:12:00 GMT

Thank you man. It means a lot