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Tuesday, December, 01, 2009
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Struggling with Depression

Karen D.
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Type 1 Diabetic since 1974, insulin pump user for 2 years

I have had Type 1 Diabetes since I was 11. 34 1/2 years now. Lots...

Karen D.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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After living with Type 1 diabetes for almost 35 years now, I have been really struggling to control episodes of severe hypoglycemia.  My body no longer gives me any warning signs when my blood sugar is dropping and it happens so frequently and so rapidly that I feel the waking up on the floor of my home or office to many faces of paramedics, friends, family and co-workers asking me if I'm okay and traveling to the local ER are becoming the norm. Unfortunately, it has also led me to become very depressed. I had to quit driving some time ago now and it has completely changed my life.  I am now so dependent on others that I feel like a prisoner sometimes.  To make a long story short, I have been struggling lately and I was just wondering if anyone else out there has anything to share that may help me out.  Thanks!

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