I am 26 yrs, male,Type 1 Diabetic, Is normal life(energetic & free form depression) possible for me?

Question

I am an Indian, living in dubai these days.Ever since I was diagnosed with Diabeties, life is not at all easy, Inspite of taking so much care, my sugar levels are always high, resulting so many complications of which lack of energy is the main one.Whole Body Pains all the time, Early in the morning I dont like doing anything? I am on Huminsulin 30/70 (30 units-morn & 28 units - eve).What did i do wrong in life? Can I lead a normal life? Please help me?

Answer 1

Yes, it is entirely possible for you to have a normal life, and no, you didn't do anything wrong. It's very difficult for most diabetics just after being diagnosed and at times after that when sugars are high (high sugars themselves can make you feel miserable) - you might feel that things will never get better, you are alone, etc. In short, they WILL get better (provided you take the action steps), you are NOT alone, and there's no reason to be miserable about diabetes once you know more about it and get your blood sugars down.

From being on insulin when I was pregnant (normally my blood sugars are controlled by exercise and diet), I can tell you that your diet and exercise will affect what levels of insulin you need, and that there are lots more insulins out there that you could try, with your doctor's approval. Without getting really technical, there are short-acting insulins which bring your blood sugar down quicker, long-acting insulins which bring down your blood sugar over time, intermediate-acting, and combinations of all of these. When I was on insulin, I had much higher units than what you're telling us. And I also had to switch insulins a couple of times to get the right combination.

If you educate yourself about your diabetes and the best diet and exercise plan for YOU with diabetes, and get your blood sugar levels within normal ranges, other than dealing with testing your sugars and taking insulin, life can be pretty amazing for you, just as if you didn't have diabetes other than taking better care of your body.

Please go see your doctor, let him/her know what you have been eating (for the last couple of weeks is best), what your blood sugars have been for that time, and of course your type and levels of insulin although the doc should be aware of that. If your doc doesn't help you adjust your diet, exercise and possibly adjust, replace with a different kind of or add another insulin, or refer you to someone more specialized to help, time for a new doc.

Good luck! (:

Answer 2

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Answer 3

First of all, don't blame yourself. Diabetes (especially Type 1) is VERY hard to live with for most of the people who have it. It doesn't get the same sympathy as cancer, but it is a very demanding disorder that impacts people's lives.

Ask someone how they would feel if they had to be their own pancreas 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with not one single day off for life. Add in the physical feelings of high and low blood sugars, swinging blood sugars, and the psychological stress of knowing that your condition may kill you in the short-term (i.e. a severe low blood sugar) or in the long term due to complications is enough to make anyone feel overwhelmed!

So who *should* you blame? Your doctor. That's right. 70/30 mix insulin is NOT suitable for a Type 1 diabetic. Why? Because you have no way to adjust only your fast acting or long acting insulin without affecting both. This insulin is NOT able to be used to successfully manage *Type 1 diabetes*. It is generally used well for many Type 2 diabetics who also take insulin.

You need to be on a rapid analogue insulin like Novorapid/Humalog paired with a flat profile (peakless) long acting insulin like Lantus.

You may also find your life will improve greatly if you get an insulin pump. You should have much better control and freedom.

Please try to find an endocrinologist (specialist) in your area. You should also see a diabetes nurse educator and dietician. If you can't get a specialist, look for a doctor who is familiar with *Type 1* diabetes. Most doctors are used to treating the common form of diabetes, Type 2. The two diseases are very different and need different care.

Best of luck and hang in there!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

look into a pump.
I am a type 1 32 years old and I think I live a pretty normal life. I have only been diabetic 3 years so I can remember life before 5 shots a day. I don't know much about your medical access in Dubai, but i think your doctor should be able to help you out here. Once you on on tract life is pretty much back to normal. At least it was for me.

Answer 6

You did nothing wrong. I know it is hard, but you will learn to live with it, and not only is a normal and happy life possible, but it is a necessity! Stop feeling sorry for yourself. I have met people who had the same problem as you and they were energetic and living life to the full. I have also met people who had MUCH worse problems, and still were optimistic and energetic. So try your best to have a healthy diet, a mild exercise, and to enjoy yourself as much as possible. As for lack of energy in the morning, I have the same and my only health problem is low blood pressure, so just make a decision of not letting diabetes become a problem for you. Just don't push yourself too hard, rest when you have to.

Answer 7

Yes, it's entirely possible. You did nothing wrong. Life deals some heavy blows. It's going to take a concerted effort on your part. The more you learn about taking care of yourself (believe me, no one cares for you as much as you), the easier it will be to manage your condition. There's lots of things you can do. You're starting off in the right direction by asking those of us who've had to deal with life's battles.

I'm 55 and I've lived through 5 years of depression complete with two suicide attempts and a 72 hour stay in a mental hospital. I became diabetic while depressed and didn't give a damn about taking care of myself. I lost my job, my wife and family, everything. A friend took me in and showed me a new way to look at life. I began taking care of myself two years ago, and just when I started feeling better and came out of depression, I was hit with fibromyalgia during a divorce settlement. Yes, I've paid my dues. But, you know what? I'm better now than ever.

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Answer 8

If your medication isn't helping to control your blood sugar levels, it sounds like you need to speak with your doctor again. Something may need to be adjusted, but you have to do your part and be very clear about how you feel, when, what your symptoms are, etc. But yes, it is possible to lead a perfectly normal life, diabetic or not.

Best of luck to you!

Answer 9

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