I've been with type 1 diabetes for a short time, just 3 years and a few months, but at this time I have already lived bad experiences and I have suffered some consequences.However, that will not make me sink or stop doing the things that I like or motivate me.I will not stop eating the things that you want.As the title says, I am a "rebel diabetic."
My "rebellion" with diabetes
I no longer pay attention to everything doctors say.For example:
- I no longer purge insulin.
- I reuse the same needle until it hurts, and only then the change.
- I use the insulin pen until it ends at all, nothing to throw it away because it has been a month.
- Like the foods that fancy me, the hydrates I want and when I want.
At first, he made 6 glucose measurements per day.Now there are days, even weeks, I don't measure me.I do not wear a sensor, just the glucometer, and I don't even use it.
Learning to listen to my body
I discovered that the glucometer only gives figures, but it doesn't tell you how you really feel.That you notice yourself through your body.I remember that at first, every time I noticed some hyper or hypo symptom, I measured myself with the glucometer to check the value and act.But now, if I have symptoms, I don't measure me: I let myself be guided by my sensations.
For example:
- If I have a very dry mouth, eager to drink and urinate, I know that I have the sugar through the clouds (400 or more).
- If I have hypo symptoms, I don't measure me either, I simply act: I take a juice or something with sugar.
Breaking myths and concerns
I discovered that not only food goes up sugar, there are also other factors.At first, I worried about hydrates, symptoms ... I was frustrated.But now I don't even worry.If I have a hyper or a hypo, I do not stress me: I simply look for the solution and relax.The nerves, in addition, are very treacherous with diabetes.
Yes, with diabetes you can do everything.Of course, always carrying out what is necessary.And you can eat any irresistible food!Because what uploads the food can go down walking, dancing ...
I decide how I manage my diabetes
The health system will not control me or say how I have to do things.I decide that.
As for food:
- As vegetables, salads, fruit when I feel like ...
- But also pasta, rice, legumes, bacon, chops, black pudding, pizza, mixed sandwich, roasted, eased, cereals ... for having diabetes I will not stop eating what I like.
"Everything can have a solution, except death."
The toilets already have enough with lining at the expense of diabetes (glucometer, strips, etc.), on top of that they intend to control our habits and "sell us the motorcycle."So, I am rebel because the world has made me like this.
And you?Do you identify with any part of my story?Are you also a "Diabetic/A Rebelde"?