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Type 1...Addison's
10:59 PM on Jun. 5, 2008
My name is Rick and I have had Diabetes for a little over 2 1/2 years diagnosed at age 31. Needless to say it was earth shattering! I did my best to grin and bear it with little to know options available to me.
It took almost six months to even get to a place of acceptance but have always tried to be vigilant and pro-active about doing my part to manage my Diabetes care. There have been wins and I have been defeated, but generally have had a healthy outlook on whats to come.
I empathize for everyone who is a Type 1 because I know exactly the frustration and anxiety that it causes. I went to my "Endo" last week and we have discovered that I have Addison's Disease & Hashimoto's Disease (under-active Thyroid) they are both auto-immune disorders.
I'm adjusting and re-learning what to do and not to do having ups and downs...mostly up's in the form of elevated BG numbers. I'm at a place where I think I can only take so much and hope & pray that there are no more surprises to come. I have a smart & beautiful totally supportive finance who is my type 3...along with a great family.
I'm about to start on the Omnipod whats the the story on it Yes or No...they all suck right?I look forward to learning and getting a better sense of what my "Dlife" peers are going thru. Good Luck Family!!!
If exercise and my medication are the answer then I will not fight them only embrace them and do what I can to help manage this condition. As for the constant anxiety and stress..."One Bite at A Time"
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