…their doctors asked them to do with regards to their diabetic care, while I have been a less than exemplary Type 1 diabetic who follows no care plan, diet, exercise, or monitoring schedules? As a diabetic of 30+ years, I find this a concern because all of the doctors I’ve seen over the years tell me that, by all conclusive evidence and my lack of following the rules, I should have been dead 20 years or more ago, yet I continue to see my friends with Type 1 diabetes who DO what they’re advised to either dropping dead or suffering from diabetic complications like kidney failure, etc.
I’ve been type 1 for 37 yrs. It will be 38 yrs next month. I’ve always wondered the same thing until Feb when I was diagnosed with Autonomic Neuropathy. Out of the blue I started getting dizzy when standing.
I run a bit high though, because I so d*mn brittle. My diabetic friends and family are all dead too. Young and mostly from being alone and having a reaction.
Just relax and take it easy. Don’t dwell on it. Have fun, take care of yourself and enjoy life, it’s to damn sort.
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November 2nd, 2009 at 7:15 am
I’ve been type 1 for 37 yrs. It will be 38 yrs next month. I’ve always wondered the same thing until Feb when I was diagnosed with Autonomic Neuropathy. Out of the blue I started getting dizzy when standing.
I run a bit high though, because I so d*mn brittle. My diabetic friends and family are all dead too. Young and mostly from being alone and having a reaction.
Just relax and take it easy. Don’t dwell on it. Have fun, take care of yourself and enjoy life, it’s to damn sort.
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Type 1 for 37 yrs, pumper
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:05 am
Lucky, like the people who smokes for 30 years without getting lung cancer.
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November 2nd, 2009 at 8:31 am
It’s called having good genes. I feel the same way sometimes. I’m in very good control now, but during my first few years I was a typical kid who just wanted to have fun and be normal. Not to mention I was in a coma with BG of 1140 when I was diagnosed. I’ve since looked over my shoulder thinking I’m going to start paying for that soon, but so far so good. I did have one brief period where they thought my kidneys were leaking a little protein, but all tests since have come back negative. I’m dealing with a frozen shoulder this month, but treatment is going well and I should be good as new in a month or two. I feel extremely lucky and I’m sure you do, too. I worry for you that you aren’t monitoring. My BG’s are out of range a fair amount, but with frequent testing I’m at least able to correct it quickly and not let it fester in my system.
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Type 1 for 24 years, happy pumper for 5