Learning to trust your diabeties

[gail2]

Im learning to trust my BG levels slowly one day at a time. I dread going back to the old 18+ readings days. I will admit that i am a control freak about them at times. Sometimes i may come across as being to tight about my control. If i eat cr#p i will have higher levels, thats a rare thing now apart from when i have those early morning snacks around 2-3am. Ideally i like to be in the 4.5 - 8 range. I like to be in control of my diabeties not the other way round
I wonder if others are the same and would be willing to share their experiences
gail

 

[Lucyr]

No. It’s not something we can control. We can manage it as best we can but high readings aren’t my fault, it’s just that it’s not something I can have complete control over

 

[Wendal]

Hi Gail/Lucy,
I don’t think there is a universal solution for everyone as our situation is so individual.
Yes we are mostly aware of the vagaries and difficulties of trying to control/ manage our diabetes and what complications or risks that may arise as a result of how successful or otherwise we are in maintaining our condition.
However we vary enormously in our ability or discipline in wanting or be able to manage it and/ or how mentally we cope or not cope with trying to manage it.
Personally I don’t worry about needing to control it in the sense I don’t obsess about keeping it in range but my lifestyle and personality means I do maintain reasonable control.
Plus getting it much later in life I have the luxury of not needing to perhaps worry about the longer term complications that someone with decades of diabetes will more likely encounter.
Best wishes for your individual situation.