"We always knew you were too sweet for your own good."

[bad_latin]

Note: this post contains mentions of disordered eating behaviors.I have Type 1 diabetes. I've had it for a couple months -- or, I guess, I've had it all my life and finally became symptomatic enough at the end of July to get a diagnosis. It is a phenomenally lucky thing that this happened at a time in my life when I have a physically undemanding

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[bloodsong1]

Blood sugar testing by kittens.

Yes, that would make everything better.

*HUGS* on the health issues. Wolf was Type 1 before he died, (if that's the one that doesn't need daily insulin shots, I'm so ashamed) and I might be able to make viable suggestions on food-related questions. It was a balancing act with him and his ice cream cravings.

[bad_latin]

Both Type 1 and Type 2 can need daily insulin shots, and sometimes Type 1 can be controlled with just meds, so in a lot of ways there's not much difference! I swear, something about diabetes makes people crave ice cream. Ever since the diagnosis I've been jonesing for ice cream and frosting. I haven't had the latter, but I've managed to work in a couple trips to Dairy Queen and keep the sugars in a decent range. Thanks for offering the food wisdom -- if I have any questions, I'll take you up on it!

[roolet]

Thanks for trusting us enough to share this. Talking about things like this gets easier as you do it more often, although there is a fine line between sharing your recovery and wallowing in the depths. Hopefully we can help you to stay good. ;)

[bad_latin]

Hopefully! I definitely have a tendency to wallow, so with luck (and effort!) I can avoid that and stay action-oriented.

[angledge]

I've got Type 2, which is in pretty good control these days. In fact, I'm not even on any meds right now - just trying to eat reasonably well (hush up, you empty container of Blue Bell ice cream!) & getting more exercise. For me, exercise has been the key. When I exercise, I have more even energy & healthier food cravings.

If you ever want to exchange recipe ideas, feel free to email, Tweet, IM me - whatevah!

[bad_latin]

Good to hear you're doing well -- I remember Metformin was really giving you the blues, so no meds is definitely awesome. I've been working on getting the exercise back in gear. I was vaguely terrified that if I started moving too much, my sugars would drop like a rock and I'd keel over in a hypoglycemic coma, but it doesn't work that way.

Definitely going to take you up on recipes!

[jonxarn]

I'm Type 2 myself. I'm on meds because I'm the worst exerciser ever. As I love to eat delicious foods, it's been hard especially as time goes on.

I'm really bad with needles, though testing my blood sugar no longer bothers me. Having to do it six to seven times a day at first broke me of that fear. However when I go to the doctor every three months I can't watch the blood taking guy.

If you need to vent, vent, That's what a journal is for. You can do this, and it is so much easier with support. Good luck!

[bad_latin]

Weirdly, I have more of a problem testing my blood sugar than giving myself injections -- I think because it hurts, albeit not much, and because I'm always so worried about what the number will be. Also, the test strips aren't breaking the bank, but they're not cheap, either!

I think in some ways being Type 1 is easier than Type 2, because you have to be on insulin and you have to take insulin whenever you eat anyway, so you have more leeway with your food choices. But insulin has its own downsides! Diabetes is just dumb, is what.

[dagnycat522]

I love you. And I want to send you a basket full of kittens.

[bad_latin]

<3 <3 <3