Welcome. This is a good place to read and write about all things D related! I enjoy the community here (and on fb) too. I also attend a pump support group which is composed mostly of people in their 60-70’s! (I’m 35) but you know what? It’s good. I don’t talk a whole lot, but just being in the same room as people who know what it is like to have diabetes and wear a pump is refreshing. I was officially diagnosed with T1 when I was 32, but had struggled with “gestational” and “type 2” (misdiagnosed) for four years previously. As you can tell it’s pretty common! I have a wonderful husband and three amazing kids, but NONE of them know exactly what it is like to have diabetes. So I think it’s good to reach out where you can. Sometimes that’s hard. My friends are pretty clueless, but honestly I try to just “let it go” and move on but still enjoy my time with them otherwise it’s pointless. If I spend my whole time grumbling to myself about how “insensitive and un-understanding” they are then I just make myself grumpy and well, I’m grumpy then. Anyways, you’ve come to the right place- we get it!
I was diagnosed at 37 with type 1. Now, at 53, it is usually a manageable part of daily life. Certain days can feel overwhelming, but i really try to take it one day at a time
Hi James! I’m new here too. I’m 43 and was diagnosed about 3 years ago.
I’m sorry that you’re feeling alone. Its a good thing you came here, and I’m really happy to find this place too! I find personally that most people seem to be fine with me having type 1. They just don’t know much about it and are always confusing it with type 2. I hope things get better for you soon.
Sometimes I’ve found that some activities are just not possible, or at least not possible to do as a person without T-1 would do. Most my friends now, though, seem to understand why I can’t try their amazingly sweet homemade pie (even if I do try just a tiny sliver anyhow.)
What I’ve noticed does happen is that sometimes I have to submit to the fact that there’s going to be days where I can’t do much of anything. These are rare and the more I’ve tried to better control my BS, the fewer they become, but it still happens now and then.
I don’t know where you’re from or what your interests are, but I’m always happy to have more friends. I’m 33 and have had diabetes for about half my life. I see you wrote this in January, so if things have changed or whatever, that’s cool too, I hope things have improved for you!
Anyhow, if you ever need someone to talk with, let me know!