tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post6952232299962979803..comments2024-03-17T19:12:18.378-07:00Comments on Delighted Momma: The Highs and Lows of Type 1 Diabetes: Having a Diabetes Burnout and How I Got Over It Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-835963364149519962015-05-11T15:23:49.408-07:002015-05-11T15:23:49.408-07:00I really, really loved this article. My step-daugh...I really, really loved this article. My step-daughter was diagnosed with TD1 five years ago when she was 8 years-old. No one else I know is TD1, so I am doing what I can to join support groups and learn about the condition. She will be approaching college-age in a matter of years, and I think this is a crucial period in a TD1’s life-the stage of independence. I hear more of the medical maintenance behind the condition, but not the emotional and life-phases that accompany it. Thank you for sharing. I will continue to read your posts, as they are both positive and enlightening. ☺ Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-54325000758677920392014-06-07T00:03:53.321-07:002014-06-07T00:03:53.321-07:00Hi! I just came across your Facebook page and then...Hi! I just came across your Facebook page and then started reading your Type 1 stories. My daughter is Type 1 and just turned 5, she was diagnosed shortly after turning 2. I love hearing what adults have to say about their disease because it is so hard guessing or trying to read a child's mind and emotions with diabetes. I can tell you as a mom I have burn-outs though and I feel guilty because I am not even the one with the disease! A few weeks ago I was trying to hold down my daughter (some days she has had it and doesn't want to stay still for her pump site change) but she turned away from me and I stuck myself with the needle through my nail. I had to go into my closet and shut the door and I started kicking a box, very grown-up! :/ Some days I have had it, but there are more good days then bad, I just got to keep on keeping her healthy :) Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482928276356395554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-71439610505088505902014-04-15T20:34:56.853-07:002014-04-15T20:34:56.853-07:00Great post! It's very inspiring and light to r...Great post! It's very inspiring and light to read. I haven't had the worst diabetes burnout experience yet since I just got diagnosed with Type 2 last 2011 (although I already have Diabetes long before that. I only knew when the nurse told me after having an episode, LOL). I know it would not be easy but I think if and when that time comes, one of the things I would do is read this post. Thank you. I'll be sharing this link in my next blog post :)Lonniehttp://www.diabetesdietjournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-10528247139019903402014-02-20T07:13:30.793-08:002014-02-20T07:13:30.793-08:00Thank you so much for sharing your experiences wit...Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with diabetes. It is so helpful and very uplifting. You are a wonderful, healthy woman with a beautiful family and you show that life can be fantastic even with difficulties. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12123909574432508320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-44691424234371737642014-02-19T11:00:06.328-08:002014-02-19T11:00:06.328-08:00Hi Lindsay, and thank you so much for this post! ...Hi Lindsay, and thank you so much for this post! I am 29 and was just diagnosed with Type 1 four months ago (and just commented on another post). Its nice to know that other people experience burnouts too--to not feel alone in that. Although I haven't been diagnosed long I still have had days where I throw myself pity parties and just want to forget I'm diabetic. Thankfully my husband and my God have not given up on me the days that I do! My husband definitely helps encourage me to keep going and keep eating healthy. I am just about to finish up a 21 day sugar detox which has been super encouraging because my numbers have really come down and been more consistent! We are now waiting to get the go ahead to start trying for pregnancy, so when I want to stop caring I remember that for motivation to keep going. Again, thanks so much for sharing!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920251411223469751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-43702586567918590752014-02-17T12:12:56.915-08:002014-02-17T12:12:56.915-08:00Hi Lindsay, I have been reading your blog for seve...Hi Lindsay, I have been reading your blog for several weeks now and it really does give me moments of solidarity and happiness during this time in my life. I am 26 and a type 1 for about 17 years now and I am dealing with some issues and trying to feel happy and get on track while living with diabetes. It's been really difficult because I definitely have experienced the burnout that your are describing for years. It has gotten to the point that I cannot ignore it because the years of not wanting to deal have taken their toll on me physically, and therefore emotionally. I am really trying to do my best now to get back on track but having hope and being positive has been really hard because I fear the years of neglect may have already done permanent damage. I hope not, but my fear of the worse always seems to override my hope. Anyway, thank you for making posts like this. It really does make me feel less alone and open to the possibility that things could get better. :-) Thank you! Elizabeth Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-32395812449243378672014-02-14T05:30:20.905-08:002014-02-14T05:30:20.905-08:00I am the mom of a T1D and recently started leading...I am the mom of a T1D and recently started leading a small group at church. A young girl (21) is coming to the group but she is not part of our church. She mentioned on facebook she was Celiac so I made sure she had some cookies at group that she could eat. Then when I mentioned my daughter was T1D she told me she was too and that she is struggling with it right now. Her 16th anniversary of diagnosis is coming up and she just isn't dealing wit it well. I tried my best to encourage her. It was so sweet and honest of her to open up the way she did and she didn't even know me. I just keep praying for her and encouraging her any time the door is open. it's a big thing for a young adult to carry around when the pressures of real life start setting in. <br /><br />Single Stone Studioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12878477960557673805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-12119104563659059602014-02-13T21:47:20.630-08:002014-02-13T21:47:20.630-08:00Yup! Same kinda time frame for my burnout...Went o...Yup! Same kinda time frame for my burnout...Went off to college and finally away from my "nagging" mom. I thought yes! I can do WHATEVER I WANT! Testing became less and less frequent and insulin shots were rare. My roommates knew I was diabetic but not a single one of them had ever seen me test my blood sugar or take a shot (if that gives you an idea.) Unfortunately my burnout lasted a little longer than a year...it was probably more like 2 years where I started out by just getting lax with my control and spiraled into complete disaster. <br /><br />Eventually I did go into DKA. Probably one of the scariest moments of my life. Before being hospitalized I was already feeling crappy (you know the feeling) like almost every day. I was getting sick of feeling sick. I was in the ICU for 8 days and left on an insulin pump. I went from having regular a1cs in the 12s (sometimes higher) to in the 7s and guess what!? It wasn't super difficult! <br /><br />But I knew I could do better. It was when I met my now husband, after college, that my control became even better. All for the same reasons you mentioned about your husband. He cared so much about me and put so much effort into making sure I was taken care of. Juice was always around and carb info was handy when we ate out. It honestly blew my mind. I didn't understand how he was putting more effort into my care than maybe I was at the time, it melted my heart. I knew I wanted to be with him forever and I didn't want my health to drag us down. Since being married and having a more eternal perspective, my a1c has dropped another 2 points and I'm there regularly! I think it's not only the best thing you can do for yourself, but the best thing you can do for your spouse and children. A healthy Mama is invaluable. <br /><br />Love your posts! And thanks for letting me share :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01016077245652191140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-54333367096951916622014-02-13T13:44:44.509-08:002014-02-13T13:44:44.509-08:00Love, love, and LOVE this. It's definitely nec...Love, love, and LOVE this. It's definitely necessary to throw yourself a diabetes pity party once in awhile ;) Lord knows I do it! Thanks for sharing this!Taylor @ Taylor Made It Paleohttp://taylormadeitpaleo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-16828050975642778002014-02-13T12:26:12.174-08:002014-02-13T12:26:12.174-08:00Hey Lindsay. I can imagine that you experienced a ...Hey Lindsay. I can imagine that you experienced a burnout with Diabetes and then it took that special person (Ian) to come into your life and help you back from the brink (well not the brink, but you know). I'm glad you guys found each other. He obviously loves you so much! :)Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12153464120291028496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-20235502473430943622014-02-13T09:10:13.757-08:002014-02-13T09:10:13.757-08:00Thanks for sharing this Lindsay! I love that you a...Thanks for sharing this Lindsay! I love that you are so open and willing to share through this series; I'm sure so many people with diabetes find your posts encouraging and helpful! Now I am really wanting to know more about the story of how you and Ian got together ... ;)sherri lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01163745861776236657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-55571287894805556052014-02-13T08:44:04.355-08:002014-02-13T08:44:04.355-08:00really loving this series (and am not diabetic). e...really loving this series (and am not diabetic). even though it's much more harmful for you, i can relate to burnouts (of when i'm tired of being healthy). but it makes such a difference in attitude and emotions, but balance is key. it's ok to skip the gym or have a scoop of ice cream (as a non-diabetic), otherwise you'll drive yourself crazy. thanks for sharing so much with us!colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11086379448385596577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-37414611680465078492014-02-13T08:28:49.287-08:002014-02-13T08:28:49.287-08:00Great article! I just sent this to my coworker who...Great article! I just sent this to my coworker who was diagnosed about a year ago. I think it helps to see that you 'aren't alone' if one ever finds themselves in this situation. Thanks for sharing Lindsay! :)Elaine - Visual Meringuehttp://visualmeringue.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com