So the question is...How did the DKA come about?

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Comment by Bernard on September 8, 2008 at 7:50pm

Julie

Good for you, starting on that book. I also need to finish reading it because I'm certainly in some level of burnout. I remember a counselor telling me many years ago that I should take care of myself first so that I'm able to take care of others better. Kind of like putting your oxygen mask on in the plane before putting one on your children.

Maybe set yourself a goal that's a little bit of work. Like good blood sugars on Monday and go from there. I hope you can find a good balance that lets you do this.

Comment by debb on September 8, 2008 at 5:06pm

julie,
you have made a great start in recognizing that it is very important to make yourself an important factor in your daily life. it's hard, lord i know how hard it is.i didn't have diabetes when my kids were growing up but the same thing applied. i wore myself out giving everything i had to my family and not paying attention to myself. i can not imagine what would have happened to me if i had had diabetes as well during that time. please impress upon your husband how important it is for you to make time for yourself and how you need his help in accomplishing this. if he can help by making it a team effort you will be well on your way to getting the control you need. best of luck in your journey.