Thinking about diabetes!

[Sarmar7]

Sort of mentioned this on another thread, but would like to know if there is a time when you get to the point that you dont think about your diabetes alot of the time. Ive got over the routine of doing tests and injections etc. but still find that everything I do, eat, excersise etc makes me wonder how it will effect me.
Get especially obsessed when I excersise, as Ive gome low a couple of times.

Does this get easier as time goes on or do you just get used to thinking about it??

[liz32]

How long has it been since you were diagnosed? It's been about a year and a half for me and I no longer obsess over every thing...not sure if that's a good thing or not...lol. Once you get used to how things measure and how things effect you; you just roll with the punches. I don't even remeber what it was like to eat without injecting first. At first my calculations were meticulous and anal but now I guestimate and it all seems to work out well. I guess each is different but I'm over it now. Hope this helps.
Liz

[Sarmar7]

It does thanks Liz. Its been about 3 months so time yet!

[MagsRM23]

I don't think about my diabetes when I'm acting/singing/dancing (engaged in my profession). I think that's honestly the only time I know I am no where close to thinking about it. I suppose that's why being a performer helps me -- I'm able to literally "live someone else's life" every time I step onstage. But I would imagine that for others, just doing something you love to do would also have this effect, whatever that may be. And I've been diagnosed for almost 14 years, so that little slap of reality in the back of my head probably isn't going away anytime soon!

-Maggie:)

P.S. If anyone is in Iowa this summer, swing by the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre to see me in action, performing in their summerstock season!

[DeusXM]

For me, it's always sat in the back of my mind. I am always unconsciously thinking 'what's my blood sugar like right now'. Not so much that it stops me doing anything - it's a bit like being generally aware that you're breathing.

[jen_slc]

I don't think about it that much, honestly. Of course, I do test a lot and have to think about food, shots, exercise, etc. But in between those times my bg levels never really cross my mind and it all seems to work out just fine. Besides the routine testing, counting, injecting and exercising (ok, that does sound like a lot but it really feels like nothing to me), I only think about my levels if I feel I'm going high or low. When I don't have problems or issues to deal with regarding my control, I hardly think about diabetes at all and I just chug along in life! :five:

[liz32]

I agree with Jen the only times I do overly think about it is when my numbers are out of whack...the rest is just living.
Liz

[BriOnH]

For me, it's always sat in the back of my mind. I am always unconsciously thinking 'what's my blood sugar like right now'. Not so much that it stops me doing anything - it's a bit like being generally aware that you're breathing.

:dito:
I do admittaly get a little obsessive about it though.

[iris]

Sort of mentioned this on another thread, but would like to know if there is a time when you get to the point that you dont think about your diabetes alot of the time. Ive got over the routine of doing tests and injections etc. but still find that everything I do, eat, excersise etc makes me wonder how it will effect me.
Get especially obsessed when I excersise, as Ive gome low a couple of times.

Does this get easier as time goes on or do you just get used to thinking about it??

Hello Sarmar. Being diabetic is not easy. All we do and the food we eat affects us eventually, if not immediately. But the good thing is, we can be in control so as long as we keep faithful to our diet, meds and exercisise skeds. If you are healthy (meaning you are able to keep your blood sugar in check,) I think you can feel being "normal" again. For me, it's all in the mind: Healthy body = good day. Just have fun. The more you think of diabetes, the more you'll just be frustrated. Worry less but be mindful of what you do and eat.


Seize the day!

[KickStart101]

Sort of mentioned this on another thread, but would like to know if there is a time when you get to the point that you dont think about your diabetes alot of the time. Ive got over the routine of doing tests and injections etc. but still find that everything I do, eat, excersise etc makes me wonder how it will effect me.
Get especially obsessed when I excersise, as Ive gome low a couple of times.
Does this get easier as time goes on or do you just get used to thinking about it??

Yes Diabetes does get easier once the Person has accepted it, has it
under usually decent control and has had it long enough to be okay with it.
I don't obsess about much having to do with Diabetes, although I do like to
know how my sugars are. I think I worry more about all the towels and
facecloths hanging straight and the mats all being in their proper lines. ;)
That's a whole other story. :D Everyrthing in moderation and each in their
own time. :) Sorry for the cliches.

[Dewey]

For me, it's always sat in the back of my mind. I am always unconsciously thinking 'what's my blood sugar like right now'. Not so much that it stops me doing anything - it's a bit like being generally aware that you're breathing.
Like Deus, it's almost a subconscious thing for me....I've lived with it so long, that testing/treating/eating/etc., is like breathing to me.

To answer your question, Does this get easier as time goes on or do you just get used to thinking about it??
I say each person is somewhat different, but some find it easier over time and others just become adapted or used to thinking about it. There's no one way or right way to do this, it just boils down to personal preference and what helps you feel better in managing your care.