Help get back on track!!!

[Shellbelly]

I have had diabetes since I was 18 months and I am now 26. I have had this for so long that I guess I am tired of dealing with it. I need to get back on track. I didnt know if any one had any sugestions on how to help.

[liz32]

Hey Shellybelly: I've only had it (t2) for a year and I'm tired of it already, so I can only imagine how tired of it you are! The only advise I can give is to keep coming here and get encouragment and empowerment from the folks here. I know it's been an encouragment to me many times. Take care and hope to see ya around.
Liz:ciao:

[duck]

Hi Shellbelly,

Welcome to the forum.

In order to get anywhere, you need to know where you are...and you need to know where you are going, right? So I guess the thing you need to set are some goals for yourself, first and foremost. Everything else can fall into line from those goals, whether or not you reach them all.

[lelggren]

We'll do it together :party: All will be well :) You'll see :)

[KickStart101]

Everyone has their own way of keeping their sugars in line. First:

1. Testing is Very Important so you know where your sugar-level is
and if you need to correct it.
2. Having a Good chat with your Endo, CDE and Dietician is also
important, so you know what you are supposed to be doing, how,
when and why. They can all guide you but it is still up to you to
adjust your foods and meds. intake to suit you. You are the only
one who knows what's going into your body, etc.
3. Carb-counting works well with most people.
4. Losing weight(if necesary with proper food intake and adequate
exercise) keeps your Insulin/meds. useage less and your sugar-level
usually in a good range. I eat usually 4-5 small- portioned meals, which
works well for me and my Insulin/exercise regime. I have had Diabetes
for many years and I still only take usually 32 units tdd.
5. Get intune with your body and knowing(most of the time)when
something doesn't feel right. Either test immediately or take something
with sugar so a low doesn't surprise you.
6.. I know it is difficult but try to downplay stresses in life. Yoga and
meditation, etc. does help. I used to freak when I was younger if
something bad came up. I'd get nausea and lose my appetite so of
course my sugars would plunge(others sugars may rise, everyone is
different). I haven't done that in many years unless i see no options.
Maybe it's experience of old-age :D and just being comfortable with life.
I do analize every possible could-be problem. I look at the pros and cons
of the possible outcomes and decide what to do before something bad
happens of it. Some things of course are unexpected. Makes life more
interesting. :)
7. It is of course important to eat your meals and take your meds. around
the time you are supposed to. I don't find that difficult. It helps to keep
your sugars more level of course. Carry sugary items with you and your
Insulin/meds if possible if you are away from home.
8. I've said it a million times. Drink at least six glasses of water a day.
Helps to keep your kidneys happy, gets rid of some of the sugar in your
system and keeps you good-looking. ;)

[kk5483]

Hi Shellybelly! I was once in your shoes i have had t1 for almost 10 years i was diagnosed at age 17! I was doing good until i went to college and got sick of it i stopped checking my bs and just took my insulin! But about 3years later i was married and had a little girl she made me snap out of it! the 1st thing i did was make an appt w/ my endo and told him everything and he helped me get back on track it was hard but i am doing better and my little girl is my inspiration to keep on going so i can see her grow up! my advise strat from the begining like you were just diagnosed and go from there!!!

[Shellbelly]

See thats what I need to do! I like to have a child but I am in no shap in getting there so I guess in my head that I feel that I will never have my diabetes good enough to have a baby so i should just give in.

[Georgia]

Hi Shellybelly :itsme:

I think we all fall of track from time to time & then something gives us the push to get back on the right path. Take one day at a time & you'll get there at your own pace. Good luck.

Georgia

[Ailsa]

Hi Shellybelly,
If you would like to have children, let me assure you nothing will motivate you to get under control like getting prenant! You have someone elses wellfare to consider then.
They say it's important to have good control in advance, but if you are in reasonable range I don't think you have to get fixated about it. Mine was unplanned so hadn't spent months trying to achieve the impossible, but I had a great outcome. Have to say though, be prepared for nine months of perfection! but the motivation happens of it's own accord. The instinct to protect our young is astonishing.

[am1977]

Hey Shellybelly,

Welcome :smile:

It's not uncommon to get off track at times with this disease, I'm sure many have been there. However, I think what's truly important is that you know whre you stand right now and where you need to be. Like Duck and Carlie said, then you can plan and take steps :creep: to get back on track.

Know that we're here for you along the way. It's tough, but with support and dedication, you'll get there ;)

Good luck! :burnout:

[sydneya]

I know exactly what you are saying. I'm going through the "I'm tired of this stupid disease. Let it just go away" syndrome. In fact, I finally made another appointment for one I missed two months ago. I know the damage I'm doing. And I know what my doctor will say ---:"Diabetes is out to get you. It does not take a vacation. Don't let it win." He is so right. I know it and everyone else knows it, but I keep slipping off the wagon because he the way my medicine and food plan is set up, it is just too hard. Especially when I listen to so many easier (not easy) ways from all of you. A little slip and I'm up in the 300's. The meds just have to be adjusted. (How I rant and rave. Sorry!)

I feel that I am not getting enough help from him so I'll go with my list of what I feel I need, my eating journal and numbers and see if he'll make some changes. If not I'll be driving into Yakima (1 1/2 hrs.away) or Portland (2 1/2 hrs away) for an endo. I'm sure that will be the outcome so I should anyway, but I don't want to without telling him why the change.

[playgtar]

Hey, I see you're form Covington. I'm from Silver Grove, not too far away over in Campbell County.

I was diagnosed in Jan. I wish I could offer some words of encouragement, but I'm looking for them as well. I did fine when I started out, but can't seem to get my numbers down.

I've only been at it two months and I'm tired of it already. The novelty of the disease wears off quickly. The only think I can say is you're not alone. which doesn't help at all. Someone else having it doesn't make you feel any better.

Maybe you could find something else your interested in. Do something new, but make being in control part of your new thing.

[Lorna]

Not quite sure what to say to encourage you, but I am in the same boat. Diagnosed in 1991, last HBA1C 9.5, really need to get back in track.

[am1977]

Not quite sure what to say to encourage you, but I am in the same boat. Diagnosed in 1991, last HBA1C 9.5, really need to get back in track.

Hey! Good to see you posting again :smile:... welcome back :biggrin:

I know how difficult it is to feel outof control, but if you really want control back- you CAN make it happen. I know, I know, it's easeir said than done, but it's worth every effort. keep your goals fresh in your mind and take small steps to reach each one- you'll be surprised at what you can achieve.

Also, remember that you have a group of people here who are more than willing to support you or listen should you need us. I know it helps me knowing there are others out there who understand :top:

Hope to see you around :burnout:

[Lorna]

Yea, need to make more time to visit this site more often, just been soo busy lately (back at teacher training), bearly had time to breathe let alone be on the internet!- Will be summer soon though.

[Shellbelly]

[QUOTE=playgtar]Hey, I see you're form Covington. I'm from Silver Grove, not too far away over in Campbell County.

Yeah I have a camp that I go to in the summer over there in Silver grove and it kills me to pass that darn Dairy Quin all the time. Ice cream is one of my favorite things that um I shouldnt eat!!:lollypop:

[SugaryOne]

I'm fifteen, have had diabetes for 11 years so I can understand where you're coming from.

I know it's really hard to get motivated sometimes. But then I think of all the horror stories I've heard, people I know not taking care of themselves. Losing limbs, going blind, dieing early.. living to your full potential is in your hands. You can die now or later.

Especially if you want to get pregnant though, I would start thinking about keeping a food diary. Testing post-meal and seeing how certain foods affect your blood sugars. Maybe make it a point to get out and take a walk, even for only 10 minutes. Little things will help bring you into better control.