Should I give up?(diabetes)?

Question

i get tired of all the stuff you have to do with diabetes. i sometimes just want to take a week off from all of the stuff you have to do but i would get in trouble kind of. is this a good or bad idea and think about if you were in my situation!!

Answer 1

it's a very bad idea! my sister-in-law is in your situation, and she use to mess with her routine because she was tired of it, or whatever...now, she's not in good health, and it's because she didn't take care of her herself when she was younger.

now, i know you're not talking about doing it for a long period of time. but, if you start taking "time off" now, it could possibly become a bad habit. your health is way more important than that, so take care of yourself. and, i do know it gets old and frustrating, but it's necessary for you to do this. i won't preach to you, so take care!!!!

Answer 2

I know how you feel, like buying a dozen cream filled donuts and going somewhere and eating yourself to death. I have considered it seriously on more than one occasion.

Right now everything I do for my diabetes seems to be inadequate. My sugar is constantly well above where I want it. I wake up in the morning close to 200. I know I am poisoning myself with all the protein I am eating but I can't eat a bit of carbohydrates without it causing me more problems. The whole drill just sucks.

So if you decide to get stupid, give me a call, I might join you.

I'm not really suggesting you go crazy but it is very important you know you aren't alone in your feelings and believe me, you aren't alone. In fact I would bet good money that if the truth was known at least 90% of people with two years of diabetes diet behind them have considered doing the same thing you are considering.

Good luck, and just do the best you can. BTW, Thanksgiving and Christmas are the only two days a year that I eat anything I want, I just don't eat a lot of the goodies.

Answer 3

I know it is hard but you have to keep going on and if don't for yourself do it for your friends and family because if you chose to just stop for a week or two your setting your self up for alto of problems and not only will you suffer your friends and family will be hurt watching you in pain. So no matter how tired you get just keep going and stay strong if you feel like this more then normal maybe you should join a support group or get a group of supportive friends that know what your going thought and you can help each other. Good luck and may God bless you.

Answer 4

I am very sorry you feel this way about your diabetes. Giving up taking care of yourself and feeling sorry for yourself only makes the situation worse. This is becuase when you choose not to take care of yourself, you will feel worse, and you get yourself NOWHERE when you do this. Maybe you could get somebody to draw up your shots/help you change your infusion set for your pump for the next few weeks to give you a break from your diabetes. Also, you could get somebody to bring you your meter/remind you to test your blood. Taking care of your diabetes will probably never be easy, but just remind yourself that there will always be people that are willing to help you maintain good control IF YOU TELL THEM WHAT IS GOING ON such as how you feel right now.

I have given up on taking care of my diabetes many times (skipping shots, not testing blood,etc.) for extended periods of time, and I have felt like I was letting everyone down. My parents never did figure out that I was skipping my insulin BUT some of my friends from diabetes camp knew about it, and it saddened them very much. I am sure your family/friends would feel the same. It is not worth dissapointing them. Now, just treat yourself fairly, and give yourself a second chance: PLEASE TAKE YOUR INSULIN AND MONITOR YOUR BLOOD SUGAR REGULARILY!!!!!

Answer 5

Diabetes is a serious illness with related complications if it is not managed well. Saying the "Heck with it," is not a good idea as it could lead into more serious medical issues such as kidney failure, neuropathy, and diabetic retinopathy. In short, I would suggest sticking with your diabetic regime whether that includes insulin inections, medications, or just strict diet. Until they find a cure, you'll be better off in the long run.

Answer 6

What do you mean "give up"? You can exactly give up without causing serious risks to your health. I recommend talking with your doctor and finding out if there are any products out there that could make your treatment easier. Sometimes it's just a matter of getting into a routine that suits you. Remember that you don't have to let diabetes rule you, but you do have to deal with it.

I have a friend who developed diabetes at 16 and it almost killed her. She's now learned to deal with it and is as active and normal as anyone. For her it was a matter of working out schedule/routine.

Answer 7

Very BAD Idea!!! You could end up in the hospital or dead. My son has had diabetes for 9 years. It hurts me to see how many times he checks his blood sugar and I wish that I had the disease so he wouldn't have to live his life like this. Please take care of yourself. I know it is a pain but, as a nurse, I have seen too many people who have suffered the side effects of diabetes for NOT taking care of themselves. Hopefully the technology will keep on improving on the delivery of care for diabetes.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

I am in your situation..for 6 years now and every time I do go off my diet, I end up taking more and more meds. Halloween was tough, I love candy, and its the beginning of the holiday season and the temptations are everywhere! Be strong, keep on yahoo answers or other diabetic blogs- that seems to help me.
My uncle died in his 60s from not taking care of his diabetes and my little brother has had two episodes of blindness..but it seems unreal to me- like it's them not me.
I did get a good endocrinologist and he read me the riot act and that has helped! You do need to get tough on yourself.. good luck!!!

Answer 10

I too am diabetic and I get tired of all the "stuff"--sticking myself, watching my diet, bla, bla, bla. But I've discovered if I don't do it I don't feel good. Sure it's a pain in the behind, and sometimes I do eat something I shouldn't, but in the long run I feel better if I follow the rules.

Answer 11

sorry no. i work with a lady that is dealing with her mother that lost a leg due to diabetes,refusing to apply the recomendations for a diabetic. not obeying what a doctor recommends at her own risk. on this the dr. has said "you will also lose your other leg."so in the long run this stubborn elderly lady will probaly lose her other leg. there is also a possibility to go blind. etc. which i am sure you are very aware. very sad but true. depending on the severity of the disease all personal out comes vary, but i wouldn't risk it.