I'm in Trouble!

[Lexiro]

Hi i'm Lexiro, I am not new to diabetes, diagnosed about 10 years ago and have lots of family history. But in this regard I am one of life's ostriches, burying my head in the sand and pretending that everything is ok. But it is not ok and I am not ok. I take lots of meds and insulin, don't monitor my bloods very often (partly because I know it will be bad and don't want to face it) My last HBA1C was 101! Of late, amongst other things I find myself falling asleep in the evenings...actually every evening and the effect this is having on my relationship is dire. In fact it is at breaking point, I am at breaking point! worried that I have ignored things for too long and now it is too late. I am seriously overweight and exercise very little. Covid and working from home has dashed what little I did do. I'm feeling very low, I eat to make myself feel better, when in reality I end up feeling worse with spiking levels. Is it too late?

 

[Drummer]

As you are above ground and still breathing, no it is not too late.
I started off with a Hba1c of 91 and went back to low carb from that moment.
My weight has reduced, and not gone up during the lockdown, and although my levels did go up (but no one bothered to tell me) they are now down again.
You might find it easiest to reduce your carbohydrate intake a little at a time as you are going to -eventually - catch up to where your medication will be able to handle it - as the moment I suspect that it is being overwhelmed.
The problem for type twos is an inability to deal with the carbs in their daily menus.

 

[Vonny]

It's never too late @Lexiro - @Drummer has given sound advice re carbs. I personally found it easier just to cut out all simple carbs like potatoes, rice, bread etc, but it's better to do it gradually if you can otherwise there can be complications with eyesight. It's so hard and you feel so flipping lonely, which is where this fab forum comes in. It's only thanks to the support and advice I've had here which has made me take it all seriously and get to the good place where I am now. It certainly isn't easy, but you don't feel so alone, and no one minds if you ask a "silly question"! Best of luck

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Sorry to hear how tough a time you are having @Lexiro - you are not alone. Diabetes can feel overwhelming sometimes, and life can just get in the way.

But you’ve made a great first step by registering here, and sharing your story and your struggles. We understand. We get it. We know how hard this can be.

But no - it is never too late!

Living with diabetes is a bit like living with a tiger someone once said. You can live with a tiger if you keep your eye on it, look after it, and carefully give it what it needs. But if you ignore it, mistreat it, turn your back on it… if can turn on you and rip you to shreds.

Your high glucose levels (and 101) are almost certainly contributing to your weariness in the evenings.

Often you don’t realise how weary, worn down and lethargic you have been feeling. Erratic and elevated blood glucose levels can be exhausting and are linked with low mood, but this may have come on quite gradually.

But it doesn’t have to be like this. And you don’t have to fix everything all at once and suddenly ‘be a perfect person with diabetes’ (which doesn’t exist anyway). Making a few positive changes, and sticking to them really can make a huge difference over time. Lower BG levels can give you more energy, a clearer mind, and a brighter outlook.

I love this quote from Arthur Ashe

“To achieve greatness - start where you are; use what you have; do what you can.”

We are here for you, and want to support and encourage you every step of the way.