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Feels like a punch in the stomach

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Hi all, new to the forums but long time watcher from a distance.

I was diagnosed 7 years ago during a pre-op assessment and have to admit it was a difficult period of my life but like a lot of people I got over it as best I could and cracked on with life. 4 years later I was given the delightful news that i needed to start on insulin.....another blow. For the last 3 years I have battle through the on average 6 injections per day 2 x levimir 1 x victoza and at lease 3 x novarapid per on top of the testing that goes with all that.

I got some bad news at work about a month ago and its related to my diabetes (another story) and it has taken me back to when I was first diagnosed. If i'm honest it has taken me back lower - I feel diabetes has finally beaten me and it has really got me down. I have not been able to sleep properly for over a month I'm sure if you ask my wife I have turned into an a*s***e over the last while. I can't see any light at the end of the tunnel.
 
Hello @Frazer , welcome to the forum. I hope we can help you through this difficult time. This as I am sure you will find out for yourself soon is a friendly place, where we try to help and support each other and pass on things that have helped our diabetes control.

Stress and high BGs (blood glucose) can affect our mood as I am sure you are already aware of.
Our Diabetes helpline should be able to give you advise regarding your work, back in a mo with the number
+443451232399
If you’re in a union they should be able to help too.

I don’t know how helpful your diabetes team/nurse is hopefully you have a good one, it would be a good idea to contact them to let them know how you are feeling and what’s going on at work.

Feel free to ask questions, we’ll do our best to help
 
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Sorry you are having such a tough time Frazer. It must seem like everything is against you. Sounds like you realise that it is important to try to look after yourself more and get back some enjoyment out of life. Have you thought of having a chat with your doctor? It could be that he/she could help you to get things more under control and maybe help you to feel less despondent. I know that they have talking therapy groups for diabetics in my area and also Diabetes UK might be able to help you. Their help line is good and the people there know how difficult this thing is. Enough sleep is really important as you probably know. Just some ideas, hope you don't mind them and are not offended. Hope things improve soon.
 
Thanks guys. I am very well managed idd and in June this year I got my full licence back from the DVLA. I work for an ambulance service and in April I got offered a job on the road. One month ago they withdrew the offer because I am diabetic and I have taken it very badly. I have not medicated for 2 days and I don't know why and I know I should but its really got to me. My union is involved and I am going to a tribunal but in a way that is just making it worse. I just want to go to bed and wake up and for one second not have to think about this bloody disease. Sorry for the rant and yes I'm off to inject!
 
Hi Frazer, sorry to hear you've had such a difficult time recently. If you haven't already, might be helpful to contact Diabetes UK Advocacy team as @Ljc mentioned - 0345 123 2399 https://www.diabetes.org.uk/how_we_help/helpline/your-rights
They've received numerous enquiries in the past regarding insulin-dependent diabetes and ambulance/blue light driving so they may be able to offer a little more diabetes-specific guidance prior to tribunal? Let us know how you get on.
 
Thanks Hannah, I spent a lot of time drafting an e-mail to them that I am sure they will be asleep before they get to the end of and all the attachments!!!!! The LAS got taken to a tribunal before but they caved in before the hearing and one of the people that was instrumental in bringing the case is being very supportive. When I had a conversation the other day told me to keep strong and reminded me that last time there were 9 people to support themselves and for me I am/feel truly alone. I know i'm sounding a bit whingey but I have had a few dark moments recently that I cant even repeat on here but I imagine a lot of people here can understand.
 
Hi Fraser, it’s okay to have whingey moments, and people here will not judge you badly for that,I had a rant at gp about living with diabetes, and my words were “it’s in your head all the time, you can’t get away from it” hope you get the support you need, and good luck, and hope the support from forum members helps to lighten up those dark moments
 
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