[duck]

Hey Orange,

I talk about this all the time here--for years after getting on a pump, I literally got sick ONE time. I was so proud, my germaphobia was paying off, my visits to a chiropractor seemed to be validated, etc. Then we had kids. Kids who went to daycare. And now I am like Jerry Rice, I catch everything! Some people who are not diabetic recover slowly as well, so whereas the diabetes does not help, it's not the only factor in recovery times...

As it is, I am big on all sorts of "homeopathic" remedies. I might as well own stock in Zicam, Cold Eeze and Airborn. I pop Echinicea tablets like they are candy, and I consume so much Vitamin C that people around me will be immune from scurvy...

Anyway, come here and vent, complain, all you want. We've all been there/done that, for better or worse!

[Opal]

Hey guys, seems like a good day to be new!

I was diagnosed with type 1 on Monday so I'm sure it hasn't sunk in yet. I'm 23 and I've been put on Novorapid and Lantus. Its nice to know I have somewhere to vent when I need it!

[MJM]

Originally Posted by Opal

Hey guys, seems like a good day to be new!

I was diagnosed with type 1 on Monday so I'm sure it hasn't sunk in yet. I'm 23 and I've been put on Novorapid and Lantus. Its nice to know I have somewhere to vent when I need it!

Hey Opal, you are welcome to the forum. You'll learn a lot here and hopefully pick up some good tips. Enjoy

[orpy]

Welcome all new people! I'm fairly new myself. I am not Type 1 but I probably am Type 1.5 (diagnosed now as Type 2).

Anyway, since I've found this place, I have been comforted greatly. Although, I find that I seem to come here instead of to my partner...there's no doubt that I feel like I cannot continue to yack about my diabetes him; it becomes too boring. But here, I can. Even though he will try to understand, how can anyone who doesn't have this, get into counting carbs, obsessing over BG numbers, turn down good food, etc.

Some of the folks here have expressed looking on the bright side (because I too am jealous of others). I try very hard to convince myself that it's for the best; that it's made me work very hard at living a healthier lifestyle and that it's teaching me something about life. I know this is mean, but I also look at other people who have worse problems (like cancer, or Crohn's) and think, would I rather have that? No. So I just try very hard to take this in stride. But, deep inside, I am frustrated and tired and pissed off that I am on some small level, limited. And, don't forget, no matter what people say, I'm still scared.

[orange7]

I know exactly how you feel, I have the same thoughts. Then I feel bad about thinking like that. Ive never been big on self pity, but then I was always reasonalbly healthy, outgoing, atheletic pretty much without a care in the world until this. I guess thats what makes it hard. I think anytime you are singled out no matter for what reason its hard. But I am gonna keep trying to do the right thing, I am doing much better now I got my pump (before pump my ac1 was 14!) Last testing I did it was down to 7.8 so Im getting there slow but sure and ofcourse now its under better control I am not feeling like a truck ran me over everyday, which helps with the waves of depression.
My husband is all ways yelling at me cause he catches me cheating with sweets, I always tell him that i am like an alcholic, I may fall off the wagon every once in a while, but he doesnt have to worry unless I dont get up and get back on. So right now that is my goal just to get back on that wagon and stay there as long as possible. Glad your here opry be talking with you soon.

[princesslinda]

Welcome Orange and Opal! Hope you both find the forum a friendly and informative place to be....it has TRULY been a lifesaver to me.

Orange: I understand where you're coming from. I was diagnosed 8/06, T2, so I have no pump experience, but I've experienced all the anger, resentment and frustration you're having. You should give yourself permission to feel all this. You've had a life-changing diagnosis. It's natural to "grieve" the loss of "normal." I get really aggravated when I see my co-workers chowing down on chocolate cake or donuts or yeast rolls, knowing that even one will send my BS over the top. Sometimes, It really sucks having diabetes. But, you won't always feel this way. In time, this will just be your life (want proof, just read some of the posts by the folks, who've dealt with this for years and always have such a positive attitude). It's my goal to have that same attitude..but i'm not there yet.

Anyway, hang in there....welcome aboard.

[HJCollins]

Yes I am definately going to visit often, its good to know that im not the only person who feels like that! Not meaning to sound, well u know.... nasty, I suppose thats not the word im looking for tho! lol