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I just started using this forum today, and I have to say I already feel better just having a place to chat and/or vent with other people that share the same day to day challenges that I do. So here is my first "real" post.
When I was first diagnosed 3 years ago, I was sideswiped by the entire ordeal. I was a healthly young 22 year old one day, and the next I was summoned to a life of needles, insulins and constant doctors visits and followups. At first everything seemed to be new, so I just simply went with the flow. Following my doctors orders, taking the exact amount of insulin my doctor prescribed, amoung many other self impossed restrictions that I set.. Over the next few months my insulin needs started to drop dramatically. I knew this to be true as I was fighting close to 6 lows a day(Everytime I ate something). I was diagnosed in march, and by July I was no longer taking any insulin on a day to day, and my blood sugars were always within 5mmol-10mmol/L. I had a team of doctors work with me directly to try to diagnose what the problem was, but as usual, they simply said it was a "honeymoon phase" and it would be over soon enough. Well 7 months passed and still no insulin, and still good blood sugars. So this is where the story gets good... After this honeymoon phase, my blood sugars started trending high in the evening, then returning to normal when I woke up. After consulting with one of my doctors, he informed me that I now need insulin again, but try taking a very small dose first, and see how your body reacts to the medication. Well I did just that, and for the next 3 months or so I had to play the same game. Every meal I ate, it seemed like i was eating to correct almost right up to the point of my next meal. It just seemed like I couldnt catch a break. It was to the point that I was checking my BG over 15 times a day to ensure I didnt wake up in the e.r or even worse, not wake up at all. Over the next year and a half my blood sugars started to trend higher and higher, and now im standing in the position I am in now. Because I struggled with insulin for so long, and had very bad and scary results, it seems like Im not giving myself enough insulin to cover my carbs over the duration of a day. And Ill admit it... IM SCARED OF INSULIN... And I dont know what to do... I fear if I start taking more, I will end up playing the low chasing game again, however; if i dont correct it now, I will continue to damage my mind and body.
I would appreciate anyones input in regards to this... I live in a very small town, with very limited resources at my disposal. Thank you for taking the time to listen to my story... i look forward to reading about some of your experiences with diabetes.
When I was first diagnosed 3 years ago, I was sideswiped by the entire ordeal. I was a healthly young 22 year old one day, and the next I was summoned to a life of needles, insulins and constant doctors visits and followups. At first everything seemed to be new, so I just simply went with the flow. Following my doctors orders, taking the exact amount of insulin my doctor prescribed, amoung many other self impossed restrictions that I set.. Over the next few months my insulin needs started to drop dramatically. I knew this to be true as I was fighting close to 6 lows a day(Everytime I ate something). I was diagnosed in march, and by July I was no longer taking any insulin on a day to day, and my blood sugars were always within 5mmol-10mmol/L. I had a team of doctors work with me directly to try to diagnose what the problem was, but as usual, they simply said it was a "honeymoon phase" and it would be over soon enough. Well 7 months passed and still no insulin, and still good blood sugars. So this is where the story gets good... After this honeymoon phase, my blood sugars started trending high in the evening, then returning to normal when I woke up. After consulting with one of my doctors, he informed me that I now need insulin again, but try taking a very small dose first, and see how your body reacts to the medication. Well I did just that, and for the next 3 months or so I had to play the same game. Every meal I ate, it seemed like i was eating to correct almost right up to the point of my next meal. It just seemed like I couldnt catch a break. It was to the point that I was checking my BG over 15 times a day to ensure I didnt wake up in the e.r or even worse, not wake up at all. Over the next year and a half my blood sugars started to trend higher and higher, and now im standing in the position I am in now. Because I struggled with insulin for so long, and had very bad and scary results, it seems like Im not giving myself enough insulin to cover my carbs over the duration of a day. And Ill admit it... IM SCARED OF INSULIN... And I dont know what to do... I fear if I start taking more, I will end up playing the low chasing game again, however; if i dont correct it now, I will continue to damage my mind and body.
I would appreciate anyones input in regards to this... I live in a very small town, with very limited resources at my disposal. Thank you for taking the time to listen to my story... i look forward to reading about some of your experiences with diabetes.