07.16.2015 Take A Break

So, I took a break from diabetes for the past two days. I disconnected from my insulin pump and my continuous glucose monitor, I didn't take my blood sugar nor did I do multiple daily injections of insulin. 

I'm debating whether or not what I did was smart. Health wise... It's probably dumb. But it really helped me mentally. A break from all that helped me. Eh. 

As soon as the morning hits then I'll connect back up to my Dexcom (it monitors my blood sugar every five minutes and alerts me (and my dad) of my highs/lows) and my t:flex (my insulin pump). 

One thing that I do need to do next time I take a break is to still take my long acting insulin (my twice a day insulin) even if I abandon my mealtime insulin. 

07.09.2015 Type 2 Diabetes

I'm an insulin pumping Type 2 Diabetic. Yep, I typed it right. Yes, you read it right. I've got sugar, dia bee tus, diabetes. And boy, does it suck. But through having this disease I've learned A LOT... especially how to be my own advocate. 

I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes on May 20th 2014 at the age of 24. I went to my new primary care doctor and pretty much avoided bringing up all of my diabetic symptoms until the very end. Honestly, i didn't even bring it up at the end- my dad did. I had no problem telling her about the Hidradenitis Suppurativa, gynecological issues or the Crohn's Disease BUT when it came time to discuss me waking up all hours of the night to pee, not being able to really see her because my vision was getting worse, drinking ten bottles of water a day or other random things, I was MUTE. My dad finally spoke up and told her that he thinks I have one more thing. 

I was embarrassed. How did I allow myself to get diabetes? I was ashamed. Like, Brie, did you really let yourself go that bad? 

But now, a little over a year later, I realize that it isn't my fault that I'm a diabetic (I'll explain in later blogs) but if I don't take care of my blood sugars now and get them under tight control then the complications that follow, will be my fault. 

So, now I'm learning all that I can about this disease. I'm learning how to manage it. I'm learning how to conquer it. I'm learning how to advocate for myself. 

This is all a process- it's my process. It's hard. I'm trying to reclaim my health. Pray for me.