If it makes you feel any better I think I lived for the first 50 years not taking care of myself. I was in such denial - I just thought “it wouldn’t happen to me”…well it does. I am on the Pump too and struggle daily with numb feet, have had lazer surgeries and cataracts in my eyes, and I am beging to experience reduced kidney function. For the past 6-10 years I have kept my A1c (lowest) 6.2 and (highest) 8.0. You cannot reverse the damage but you can stop it progressing. I always thought that because we did not have the technology it was OK to just “carry on as normal”. BUT it is not. I am very thankful that I am still around - I have had type 1 for 56 years now. I do hope everyone follows the good examples on this great website
Sheila.
Sheila
