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Copying with type 1 diabetes

I'm a 24 year old diabetic that's having major problems handling my diabetes I had this illness for almost 17 years and nothing has been right for myself sometimes I sit at home praying and crying out to god for a sign and help to get better. I just wish their was somebody out there who feels the same as me.

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By whooselinelover on Sun, 05-16-10, 20:22

I know how you feel. I am 18 and have had diabetes for all my life. I have tried multiple methods of control and none of them have worked and I used to sit on my bed and cry wondering what I was doing wrong and why was this happening. I started to get better control on the insulin pump, it gave me a freedom that I never had with shots. It also gave me better control because you can give small amounts of insulin for fine tuning blood sugars. Even with this new found control I still have some problem and frequently just want to throw in the towel and give up, but then a little while ago my friend who also has type 1 diabetes did just that he threw in the towel and gave up and he nerely died. This experience has made me realize how precious life is and has made me want to have control of my life and my diabetes. So I just want to say that I know how you feel.

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By binderk on Tue, 03-22-11, 11:58

I just found out today I have diabetes. I just turned 42 a week ago. I am so scared, and don't know what to expect.

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By dragon75 on Wed, 04-06-11, 15:57

Hello i am new to this site. I have had type 1 diabetes for almost 21 yrs. I have been taking insulin shots twice a day. I know its not enough. I dont have any insurance and i am scared. I too sit and cry and wonder why i have been blessed with this disease. There a plenty of days that i can hardly get up and go to work. I pry nightly asking for some sort of sign for some help. I will have to admit i am not taking very good care of myself. I wish there was someone out there who would understand and help me through all of this.

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By KSWT on Wed, 07-27-11, 18:44

Hello,

I'm a soon-to-be 26 year-old girl, and have had diabetes type 1 since I was just turning 17. I have never had a regulated blood sugar, and doctors have been trying every which way to get me to start...including the "if you don't do it soon, you'll die". I've been hospitalised twice for high blood sugar, and had two hypoglycemic incidents, where my family have had to call paramedics to bring me to consciousness...what can I say...I fully understand your feelings...and to be honest, I'm going through the same thing.
I guess, subconsciously, I have been trying to keep my weight down by keeping my bloodsugar high. I've always had a problem with my weight...and always thought I was ugly as "fat", and "who wants to be with a fat girl?". I suffer from chronic low self-esteem (as you probably can read from this), and I just feel like I'm stuggling to keep my head above water sometimes. This doesn't really make it any easier to take care of my diabetes...and I think I'm starting to reap the consequences of my continual disregard to my health.
For one thing, I think my eyesight has weakened substantially...and now I'm scared. Sometimes, I cry and pray as well...and I feel so incredibly lost and lonely when it comes to understanding of how to deal with this. My family tell me to "deal with it" - but...well it's hard to, isn't it?
But knowing that there are people out there who are in the same position, and feeling the same way...it helps. And just writing this response (sorry for the length) has made an impact.
So, I'd be happy to lend an ear when you need to 'vent' or just talk. We could help each other out in that sense...

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KSWT

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By drmccuiston on Sun, 04-17-11, 14:25

I am 41 and have diabetes. I have let it take control of my life. I stay depressed all the time and I cant seem to get over it. I know what to do to control my blood sugar but I dont and I dont know why. I thought maybe if I talked to other people going through the same thing it would help me to understand what I am doing to myself. Anyone who would like to talk please write me. Thanks

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By dragon75 on Tue, 04-19-11, 19:26

was wonering if anyone knew where to order a diabetes awareness silicon braclet? I only need one. I am not wanting to spend alot either. Thanks

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By Ashwood124 on Sat, 07-02-11, 14:25

Hi I'm new here. I am type one diabetic and am experiencing a lot of problems and im only 16. I eat things I know I shouldn't it's compulsive and also don't take insulin until the very last second where I'm about to throw up sometimes. I KNOW how to take care of it but for some reason mind over matter doesn't work and I end up eating pasta and rice (and too much of it too...) even as my mind is screaming NO!!! I'm tired and weak all the time and too thirsty etc all those symptoms. A part of me really wants to check into the hospital but another part is too scared to give up these habits.
Anyway I just wanted to share does anyone else feel this?

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By dripley on Mon, 07-18-11, 09:52

I feel that all the time!! and I have to tell you... all the crap they tell you about things going bad and killing you really can happen and does catch up with you. When I was your age, I was warned a million times ( my A1c was 13.1 last August) and now all that is happening. I have had to have laser surgery in both my eyes, on more meds than you can count for every complication that diabetes causes and am one step away from getting my leg cut off from the knee down. You may not be thinking about this now, but believe me you will!!! When I was 28, I got pregnant. I was told because my diabetes was so out of control, that I would probably die during childbirth and that my child would probably be born with major birth defects and if at all!!

I know how hard this is and I HATE it just as much as you do. But try to take care of your self or you could end up regretting it for the rest of your life. if you ever need to talk, vent, or whatever.. give me a call, or email. If I can help you to avoid all the things I am going through, I would love to help!
Dawn

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By dripley on Mon, 07-18-11, 09:43

I have been there and done that... I just turned 40 and have been a Type 1 diabetic since I was 6. I never took care of myself (until recently) ate what I wanted to, drank what I wanted to, didn't really pay attention to everyone who warned me that "it would all catch up with me someday" until last November. I broke my ankle the day before thanksgiving and have now gone 8 months and 4 surgeries later to the point that the only next step is to amputate my leg from the knee down... WHY??? because my BS caused bad circulation, peripheral neuropathy and general bad health. They just had to "fuse" my ankle bones together and I will now be walking with a limp for the rest of my life!! And if I dont take care of myself and keep my BS below 200 they WILL cut off my leg! Soo needless to say..I am paying attention now!! I hate having diabetes and have all my life, I thought it was so unfair, why did this happen to me? I have now come to the realization that I can fight it till the cows come home (which wont help) or I can try to take back control of my life!! I am tired of being sick and tired all the time..It is now up to me... I can live my life mad and pissed off at the world or I can do whatever it takes to feel halfway normal again!! I hope you do too!

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By mak2051 on Tue, 07-19-11, 22:36

Hello-This is my first day and first post-
I've had type 1 since 1969 and been a lousy diabetic-and ashamed of it-I was an artist and have the temperment - doing what I like, when I like: eating when I want, not checking my blood sugar - that would interfere with my spontaneity.
I never tried to reach out for support, but I want to be in control - I have carpal tunnel also and if I was in control, I might be able to paint again.
Reading all your posts gives me heart - not that you're sad and suffering, but that I'm not the only one and that all of us can find hope and guidance with each other.
Mary Anne (mak)

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