Am I just whining?

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Permalink Reply by Michelle Forsman on October 27, 2009 at 10:07am

I am at year #37 and YES, I go through times like that. I withhold complaining most of the time, but when I do, my husband and daughter are understanding and helpful. A suggestion though... I used to think feeling yucky and headachy and stuff was only related to my BG ups and downs, too. I spent the majority of my life since being diagnosed just not feeling well most of the time. 5 years ago, a doctor finally recognized my complaints and tested me for celiac. I wish someone had figured out 30 years before that taking gluten out of my diet would fix a huge list of ailments. Between the insulin pump I have used for 14 years and going gluten-free 5 years ago, my life has vastly improved. Not wonderful (still have highs and low and hate poking my fingers 10-14 times a day, etc.) but much improved!

~Michelle~

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Permalink Reply by Erin H Wiley on October 27, 2009 at 11:34am

Wow. I hear you. I am at year 23 with T1 also diagnosed at age 12. You're not whining - I feel the same way a lot of the time. I often think, wouldn't it be great to go to diabetes rehab and just "kick it"? :) The celiac suggestion is a good one, if only to rule out that it isn't the issue. I've heard of so many people lately that have cut down on gluten in their diets and felt better and healthier as a result, so it may be worth trying experimentally just to see. I do have two other suggestions for you. First would be to have a thyroid test, because that could possibly be the cause of feeling tired or down. Secondly, I would suggest talking to a psychologist or therapist. I have been working some things out with someone for several years now and it has helped me more than I can say in dealing with depression, eating/diabetes issues, anger issues related to diabetes, diabetes guilt, etc... There's nothing to be ashamed about in feeling the way you feel!!! I am a mom and a wife too and I really understand where you're coming from. Hope this helps. -Erin

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Permalink Reply by Stacey :0)~ on October 27, 2009 at 1:05pm

Yes, I often have similar feelings as well. I've been T1 for 26 yrs now and I am getting to the point where I just feel worn out from being diabetic and the everyday dealings of it especially lately. Getting tested for celiac is a good idea..both my daughter and mother have it and many diabetics have celiac sometimes without knowing they do. I believe I have a gluten intolerance myself however my blood tests came back negative for celiac. I would also suggest getting your Vitamin D and B-12 levels checked out as well. I thought it was my thyroid but my tests kept coming back fine but then my DR tested me for both Vitamin D and B-12 after telling her about my extreme fatigue, being cold all the time, short term memory loss etc. The B-12 was fine but Vit.D was very low. Since she prescribed the high dose of Vitamin D I have found it has helped with many problems I was experiencing before. It took about 3-4 months of taking it to start to feel a difference though. You have a lot going on just being a wife, mother of 2 and working 2 jobs. Having diabetes obviously just adds to the everyday stresses of life as well. I also feel like I wish I could be a better wife and mother at times too. So you're not alone as a lot of us feel the same way as you do! Take care! :0)

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Permalink Reply by Callie on October 30, 2009 at 3:05am

This is normal, baby girl. Diabetes is so hard on the body, and the fact of the matter is: people who don't have it don't understand what it's like.

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