Starting to sink in!

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Bazalona

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Hello everyone! My name is Paul im 27 years old and i found out im type 1 diabetic around november last year. I found it easy to inject and carb count etc, as i have a good knowlege of diet and nuitrition from my intermittent and unsuccessful attempts to gain the muscle mass i previously desired, through weight lifting. The part i have found difficult, is realising or accepting the importance of looking after my health. When i originally found out i was diabetic i changed my diet to a raw food diet, which consisted of raw uncooked fruits and vegetables either eaten in salads, juices, smoothies or as they are, and found my wellbeing both energy levels and my attitude improved dramatically. I no longer took my bolus injections and only took 2 units of my basal as apposed to the 11 i was originally taking, and some days if i was eating the certain food i wouldnt need to take any. But unfortunatley my old habits set back in of drinking excess alcohol and smoking cigarettes, and putting diabetes at the back of my mind. My diet became very poor, i stopped testing my blood every day maybe just once a week or not at all, and sometimes i wouldnt bother taking insulin, basal and bolus. I havent even gone back to the hospital to see consultant yet, i went to the first few appointments where the nurses explained to me about insulin and my perscription then i never went back, that was months ago. How stupid am I?
Only the other day it properly sunk in the magnitude of what i am doing to myself, i know a lot better. I think if i had'nt done some reading on the internet about diabetes and found this website it still wouldnt have sunk in yet. I think this website is brilliant, i dnt know anyone with diabetes i can talk to, and it makes me realise its not just me thats goin through it. Im feeling a lot more positive and motivated than ever before, and i know as long as i look after myself i can live a normal healthy lifestyle. Time to book an appointment with consultant i think!
 
Hi Paul, welcome to the forum🙂 Great to hear that you have decided to take your diabetes seriously - you will thank yourself in the years to come! It's really not worth missing out on those few minutes a day that it takes to look after yourself and putting yourself at risk. Stick with us and let us know if there is anything we might be able to help with - or if you just want to let off steam! 🙂
 
Hi Paul and a warm welcome so happy you have decided to take your D seriously to be honest theres no other way or things will become dangerous, now you have taken it serious you have came to the right place we will help all we can and anything you need to ask just ask no question is deemed silly in here xx
 
steps in the right direction

hi paul,

you've done well cos you've admitted to yourself that things need to change then by joining this forum for support its kind of like you're admitting you need accountability and a chance to ask questions and journey with people.

good for you.

hope you manage to get back on track - then you can advise me on healthy eating 🙂

rachel
 
Hi Paul,

I think a lot of us on here would be able to relate to what youve said. When i was diagnosed a few years ago, i started off feeling extremely committed, knowing what i should and shouldnt do etc. But i think everybody has that feeling a bit down the line when you just get fed up and a bit of denial/resentment seeps in.

Its great that your getting back into it quickly and recognising that its just something we have to do! I think it will really help that youve already got an interest in what food you eat and have a background knowledge in carbs etc. Youll be a hundred steps further in that i was when i was diagnosed. I didnt even know carbs had anything to do with sugar!!

The big thing i had to learn was that everything didnt have to be in extreme. I didnt have to be either very good (boring!) or very bad! Allowing yourself the treats you enjoy (ie. drinking on a night out 😉) makes it much easier to let go of the really bad stuff like the smoking. It working for me anyway.

Good luck with the docs appointment and welcome to the forum 🙂
 
Hi Paul, welcome to the forum.

I'm glad to hear that you have decided to take control of your diabetes.

If you have any questions about anything there is always someone on here that will be able to answer.
 
Hi Paul

Welcome to the forum it sound's as if your on the right track and the appointment with the consultant sounds like a very good idea perhaps you can talk about why you've only seen them once you never know it might help. I think most people go throught the denial stage and it isn't anything to be embarrased about. I know that I certainly did, this place has helped me so much as I'm sure it will with you. Good luck 🙂
 
Thank you for the encouraging words guys! I,ve never written on a forum before, and i must say i'm very glad i did. Im determined to stay on the straight and narrow, and i know with you guys here i think i will. Once again thank you guys, and if theres anything i can do for anyone please dont hesitate to get in touch.🙂
 
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