I’ve been dealing with a diagnosis I thought would eventually happen, but just really thought it wouldn’t. It’s one of those until it happens, you just wish it won’t. I “tried” to make lifestyle changes, but it still happened.
My change from pre-diabetic to diabetic happened pretty quickly, over the period of 3 months, my A1c went from the 5.5-6 range to 7.6 and then in the next 3 months to 11.5. It was quick. My doctor started me on insulin. Now I’m on nearly 60 insulin units, my blood sugar is back in a normal range, and seeing an endocrinologist to figure out what happened.
I have a lot to write about on this topic, but I wanted to write about my initial anxiety and fear of having to test my glucose and injecting insulin. It turns out, it’s not so bad once you can overcome the initial fear. I still have a hard time pushing that button to prick my finger, but it’s much easier now. Honestly, the finger prick is the worst part of the whole thing. Injecting insulin is nowhere near as scary nor painful!
Just wanted to let all those who might be starting insulin that it’s not that bad. I’ll write more later. Take care!