Hi, I'm 48, female and was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes about 4 years ago. I also have Bipolar Disorder and have Anxiety attacks and onset of Heart Disease. I struggle day to day keeping a check on my health and sometimes I feel like a pharmacy with the amount of tablets I take. My partner too has the same problems but he doesn't have Bipolar or Anxiety. Together we rack up a hefty sum each fortnight in medication. Fortunately our government gives us a safety net so we pay for a certain amount of scripts and then they are free for the rest of the year.
Living in a rural town we don't have much in the way of specialist care and when we do get it we are on a waiting list to see them. I rely on my GP and Websites for my information and just to talk and get reassurance that I'm doing ok.
My readings range between 10 - 23 at times so I'm on a slow release Insulin which I am self monitoring along with my GP.
Living with my problems are hard as I like sweet foods but I am being fairly good about what I eat now. I'm supposed to be exercising but I am very overweight and have a back injury which limits my movements.
I am trying hard not to let my problems take hold of me and drag me down and I have 2 wonderful children and 2 beautiful grandsons that keep me going. They are my reason for going on and helping me get through my dark times. I won't let Diabetes take the better of me and I pray for a cure for all who are feeling the way I do.
Ayr, Australia
