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WILL I EVER FEEL NORMAL AGAIN
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Yes you will feel normal again ... I walk for two hours a day and work full time . I have never felt as healthy as I do now ( it’s nearly 2 years now since diagnosed as type 1) I do have days when I have to take it a bit easier and not go at 100 miles an hour but luckily they are few and far between . You’ll get there just takes a bit of time and adjustment x
Ljc
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Yes of course you will. Once your blood glucose levels get down to near normal levels, which should be done gradually I might add, you will start to have much more energy and feel better in yourself. Your thirst and extra peeing will ease up more quickly .
At the mo your body is struggling ,as the cells , organs and brain are not getting the fuel ( glucose) it needs to run itself efficiently at the mo lots if it is getting stuck in your bloodstream this is putting your organs etc under a terrible strain.
But as I said earlier, as you gradually get your BG levels down, you’ll start to feel better.
The higher our BGs are the more resistant we become to insulin whether it’s our own or injected. Insulin acts like a key to unlock the cells and let the glucose in.
Please don’t try to lower your BGs too quickly as that can cause some unpleasant symptoms which are usually temporary but may not always be.
I remember soon after going onto insulin , because I was feeling much better in myself, I realised just how rough I had been feeling , their is light at the end of the tunnel, honest!
At the mo your body is struggling ,as the cells , organs and brain are not getting the fuel ( glucose) it needs to run itself efficiently at the mo lots if it is getting stuck in your bloodstream this is putting your organs etc under a terrible strain.
But as I said earlier, as you gradually get your BG levels down, you’ll start to feel better.
The higher our BGs are the more resistant we become to insulin whether it’s our own or injected. Insulin acts like a key to unlock the cells and let the glucose in.
Please don’t try to lower your BGs too quickly as that can cause some unpleasant symptoms which are usually temporary but may not always be.
I remember soon after going onto insulin , because I was feeling much better in myself, I realised just how rough I had been feeling , their is light at the end of the tunnel, honest!
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Gwynn
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Yup. I agree. I felt awful. No energy, no balance, unwell, etc etc
Now, full of enery, balace etc is just fine.
You should feel a whole lot better once the blood glucose levels come under better regimentation.
Go to it...the only way is 'up'...all good (strangely)
Now, full of enery, balace etc is just fine.
You should feel a whole lot better once the blood glucose levels come under better regimentation.
Go to it...the only way is 'up'...all good (strangely)
Cherrelle DUK
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Hi rosalindb,
As your blood sugar levels improve, so should your energy levels and overall sense of wellbeing. It can be super frustrating in the mean time but slow and steady is the best way in these circumstances as you're trying to sustain a healthy way of life which isn't always easy.
We all have days where we feel overwhelmed so be gentle with yourself and focus on the good you've done thus far.
As your blood sugar levels improve, so should your energy levels and overall sense of wellbeing. It can be super frustrating in the mean time but slow and steady is the best way in these circumstances as you're trying to sustain a healthy way of life which isn't always easy.
We all have days where we feel overwhelmed so be gentle with yourself and focus on the good you've done thus far.
rebrascora
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Agree with everyone else. I actually feel fitter and younger than I have for 20 years now that I have my BG under control. Things will improve once your levels come down to the normal range.
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Absolutely yes!
Often people don’t realise how weary, worn down and lethargic they have been feeling prior to a diagnosis with diabetes, because it can just creep up on you, and you can put it down to all sorts of things.
But erratic and/or elevated blood glucose levels can be exhausting and are linked with low mood - and these feelings this may have come on quite gradually.
It might take some time to get your bounce back, and will be linked to the ongoing process of managing your blood glucose day to day. But getting your BGs more stable and in the normal range can give you more energy, a clearer mind, and a brighter outlook.
Hope you begin to feel brighter soon!
Often people don’t realise how weary, worn down and lethargic they have been feeling prior to a diagnosis with diabetes, because it can just creep up on you, and you can put it down to all sorts of things.
But erratic and/or elevated blood glucose levels can be exhausting and are linked with low mood - and these feelings this may have come on quite gradually.
It might take some time to get your bounce back, and will be linked to the ongoing process of managing your blood glucose day to day. But getting your BGs more stable and in the normal range can give you more energy, a clearer mind, and a brighter outlook.
Hope you begin to feel brighter soon!
I noticed that those replying seem to be T1's or 1.5, so just want to add that as a T2 (in remission through a Low Carb way of eating) I too have more energy and less weight as well as lower Blood Glucose than before my diagnosis.
In fact my weight is back to what it was in my 20s and my energy back to what it was in my 40s (I'm 70yrs old).
In fact my weight is back to what it was in my 20s and my energy back to what it was in my 40s (I'm 70yrs old).
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