Hey all, I was diagnosed with type one diabetes almost exactly four years ago. I thought I'd have it under control by now, but I'm far from it. My a1c is well over 14 and I'm always forgetting to check my blood and take insulin. I haven't been as responsible with my actions as I should. And I just don't know what to do, I've given up and I feel the disease has won. I am in desperate need of advice and any would help. This is me actually admitting I need my TuD family's help..

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You just have to do it. It's that simple and that complicated. I have been where you are and there are no easy answers, but you've gotta take it one test, one bolus, and one basal rate at a time. I don't have any wonderful, insightful advice to offer you. This disease sucks and the complications are beyond frightening. But we have so many tools at our disposal and many of us type 1s are living longer and healthier than ever. You just have to commit to using the tools. Keep in mind that all of us type 1s go through bad times, especially those of us who were diagnosed as children and teens. Most of us overcome those challenges. You can do.
Thank you all so much.. I will be trying what you all say. One day at a time and even possibly that chocolate milk shake?! And I have a new meter. In fact I have like five, but my endo has me using the one that beams straight to my pump. I play water polo, so im not good at push ups lol they aren't my favorite. (: again guys, thank you.. I'm so glad I have my TuD family. People who actually understand.

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