How do you cope?

Hey just wondering if anyone can help or suggest something. I have had type 1 diabetes since I was eleven and have never accepted it and don't think I ever will. I never use to take my insulin properly and was constantly ill. I finally started to after changing diabetic clinics when I moved and things started to go great . I was put on DAFNE and it suited me. Then I dunno what happened I have stopped taking blood tests and often forget to take my insulin . And I have no interest in it what so ever and I don't know how to change . Even though I am only 22 (23 on sat eek!) I feel like my diabetes will end up killing me and don't see myself living to an old age . The doctors at the diabetic clinic all know and they just don't know how to help me. Thought I would try here for someone else's opnion on diabetes and the tips on how to get along with it.
Claire

I'm so sad to hear that you feel so negative.

I wonder though if maybe it's a phase linked to age? I'm 24 an although I've only been diagnosed for a short time, I have patches where I just really cannot be bothered. Sometimes I go to do an injection and just end up in floods of tears, just because. I also have times where I don't bother testing for weeks on end, because it makes me feel like I'm an "ill person".

I know how it feels to just think, 'Stuff it, I'm not doing this anymore.' If you aren't taking your insulin when you should and are worried have you thought about going on the pump? Then at least you won't need to worry about constant injections? Even if you could do it for a while until you feel better with the whole situation?

I hope you feel more positive soon, but I'm sure there are many more than just the two of us who feel this way sometimes!

Beanie
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