[missmae928]

Hi there-my name is Amanda. I am a type 1 diabetic, diagnosed about 8 years ago in 2003.

I was 15 when I was diagnosed. It was a huge life change for me. And honestly, I don't think I've ever truly accepted it.

I have never really had good control. My a1c is usually around 8 or 9. Recently it has been creeping higher. I don't know what it is that keeps me from being able to make the right choices, but for some reason I just can't get myself to get under control and do the things I need to to be healthy.

I was wondering if there was anyone else who may have had this kind of issue. I am looking for any advice anyone can give me. I need to get under control so I can get myself back to normal, healthy,and happy.

Thanks-
Amanda

[Tazza1234]

Hey Amanda,

Im a 24 yo Type 1 on a pump and went through and still am having the same dramas as you, Email me on nicholst@utas.edu.au n perhaps we can encourage each other along?!

Tamara

[klaw99]

But can I say that the last 2 weeks my numbers have been great.. I started eating only foods on the low glycemic index range.. I mean eventually Im going to end up having a carb...hopefully I can do it only in moderation. It is a constant thing that I just need to be aware of all the time. Its hard when you know the bad things this disease can do , but they havent happened to you yet.... Hang in there
Kristen

[gregory.boam@gmail.com]

Hi,
Greg here from phoenix.diagnoised at 8 years old in 1991. been type 1 for 20 years. I've been on a pump for 10 years. I'm not gonna lie, I have struggeled with this my whole life. No complications yet, My A1C is 8.4 as of today. its been about that my whole life, except worse in my teens when i hovered around a 10 A1C. For me it has been complicated dealing with food and insulin, ratios and so on. I never wanted this to run my life but in a way I feel it has to. constantly doing math on everything I eat,the insulin, type of bolus, exercise , and everything in between can be way too consuming. I'm 5'10 and 224 lbs. trying to loose weight is even harder. One low blood sugar and your low calorie diet is shot for that day. Hopefully they cure this in my life time although I'm not holding my breath. Hanging in there is half the battle.

[t.richardson]

Hi new to this forum but have had this dumb disease for 15 years. In the beginning was super good at my control, but the past year has been tough. I had a complete hysterectomy which through my numbers out of whack. My A1C is 8.9 and has been for the past year. For the first person in this thread this is not good control. I'm have the beginning of neuropathy in my feet and swelling in my hands due to too much insulin and not good control. What an eye opener to get my tush in gear to exercise and really pay attention to what I put in my mouth. I like my hands and feet and don't want to lose them. My hope is that by using this program I'll be able to track what I eat, and gain better control. I am having a problem getting the calorie tracker to sync with GB. Does anyone know how to get them to talk?