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Andres_Javier
05/23/2026 11:05 p.m.

Since I was diagnosed with diabetes seven years ago, which has been getting worse because I started with metformin, then Toujeo came and, lately, it was HumAprida, I have stopped having faith in God.It seems disgusting to me that there is a God who allows this type of illness to people who really have not done any harm on the face of the Earth.

This life is a fucking disgusting joke, it's a fucking joke in bad taste.Not being able to have a quiet dinner, have a shitty dinner so that later, starting at 3 in the morning, you notice glucose spikes.Not being able to meet friends, acquaintances or new acquaintances quietly for dinner, because they are going to serve you carbohydrates and saturated fats at dinner.

The most disgusting thing of all is that in the hospital they told you: “Don't worry, normal life.”Normal life?That's what they told you: “normal life.”How can you tell that you are a zero to the left for them.It's not that you're a zero on the left;You are the zero to the left of the zero to the left, because the simple leading zero at least gives value to a decimal, but the one to the left of that zero gives value to nothing.

Disgusting.You don't know how many times I look at the calendar and say to myself: “How long do I have to die?”I have too much left.

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Regina
05/24/2026 2:14 a.m.

@Andres_Javier, change the approach.

My daughter started when she was 5 years old, she is 37 and still has no complications and a great desire to live.She has done what she has wanted to do and continues to do, and she is happy with her life.

You don't have to give up your social life, just study a little how you can manage your insulin to do so.

Study your body's reactions and readjust insulins.And live.

You can live well with diabetes, you just have to accept it and accept it calmly.



Hija de 35 años , diabética desde los 5. Glico: normalmente de 6 , pero 6,7 la última ( 6,2 marcaba el Free)
Fiasp: 4- 4- 3 Toujeo: 20

  
Ruthbia
05/28/2026 12:25 a.m.

@Andres_Javier, diabetes is a disease, it is not about a normal life, it is about living as well as possible, knowing yourself well to enjoy yourself to the fullest.

I have lived with her for 11 years, and I do not deprive myself of anything in my social life.I know myself and I know how to act in each situation.

There are bad days and other good days, as with everything.You just have to try to find the balance.

Don't give up anything in your life, find the right dose, even if you have to replace insulin on a night of dinner with friends, friendship and good times make up for it.

Lada enero 2015.
Uso Toujeo y Novorapid.

  
JoseRodrGonz1957
05/31/2026 1:13 p.m.

I'm afraid that in seven years you have not had anyone to inform you well about how to learn to live with diabetes and how to know your body and your illness, which today is compatible with a 'normal' life with the dietary limitations that entails.With diabetes you can lead a full family, social and work life.

Andres_Javier said:
@Andres_Javier said:

Since I was diagnosed with diabetes seven years ago, which has been getting worse because I started with metformin, then Toujeo came and, lately, it was HumAprida, I have stopped having faith in God.It seems disgusting to me that there is a God who allows this type of illness to people who really have not done any harm on the face of the Earth.

This life is a fucking disgusting joke, it's a fucking joke in bad taste.Not being able to have a quiet dinner, have a shitty dinner so that later, starting at 3 in the morning, you notice glucose spikes.Not being able to meet friends, acquaintances or new acquaintances quietly for dinner, because they are going to serve you carbohydrates and saturated fats at dinner.

The most disgusting thing of all is that in the hospital they told you: “Don't worry, normal life.”Normal life?That's what they told you: “normal life.”How can you tell that you are a zero to the left for them.It's not that you're a zero on the left;You are the zero to the left of the zero to the left, because the simple leading zero at least gives value to a decimal, but the one to the left of that zero gives value to nothing.

Disgusting.You don't know how many times I look at the calendar and say to myself: “How long do I have to die?”I have too much left.


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Aristarco
05/31/2026 9:34 p.m.

I hope you have been comfortable.Kicking sometimes serves to let off steam.

Above all, don't stop taking insulin and don't give up too much.The complications of diabetes are the ones that should worry you, those are really a bummer and they make your life increasingly more complicated.

Every day is not the same nor are we in the same spirit.If you are very overwhelmed, don't tune too much, it is better to go a little high than to go from hiccups to hiccups all day.

In my time, psychological help was conspicuous by its absence and people who do not have diabetes cannot help you because they have no idea what it is.Now they say that if they help, try going to a psychologist-psychiatrist.

Diabetes is a war in which you win battles but deep down you are lost..... for now.

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valenpon
06/07/2026 12:08 p.m.

Hello Andres Javier.

I'm sorry your experience was so bad.I feel that you should look for another doctor who will find the combination of insulin and oral treatment and physical and eating habits that will help you feel good and have a more relaxed life.

In my case, I have already been living with Type 1 Diabetes for 62 years. I got it at the age of 10 and somehow my condition has never prevented me from achieving dreams or having a normal life.

Nowadays insulins are very efficient and if you have a meeting with friends, you can calculate the grams of carbohydrates you are going to eat and inject the appropriate amount of rapid insulin so that you can share and enjoy with greater peace of mind.

Sometimes we make mistakes and they can give us lows or highs but thank God we can correct them.

Ask a professional for help and ask them to teach you how to do the calculations you need to live more peacefully and especially accept your condition and be able to take advantage of the advantages it gives you.Transform what you consider a disease into a way of life.

There are much worse diseases without remedies or relief or hope.

Cheer up



Valentina Ponte

  
cacharro
06/07/2026 12:23 p.m.


@Andres_Javier said:

Since I was diagnosed with diabetes seven years ago, which has been getting worse because I started with metformin, then Toujeo came and, lately, it was HumAprida, I have stopped having faith in God.It seems disgusting to me that there is a God who allows this type of illness to people who really have not done any harm on the face of the Earth.

This life is a fucking disgusting joke, it's a fucking joke in bad taste.Not being able to have a quiet dinner, have a shitty dinner so that later, starting at 3 in the morning, you notice glucose spikes.Not being able to meet friends, acquaintances or new acquaintances quietly for dinner, because they are going to serve you carbohydrates and saturated fats at dinner.

The most disgusting thing of all is that in the hospital they told you: “Don't worry, normal life.”Normal life?That's what they told you: “normal life.”How can you tell that you are a zero to the left for them.It's not that you're a zero on the left;You are the zero to the left of the zero to the left, because the simple leading zero at least gives value to a decimal, but the one to the left of that zero gives value to nothing.

Disgusting.You don't know how many times I look at the calendar and say to myself: “How long do I have to die?”I have too much left.

Hello.I post little because I don't have much time but your comment "touched me deeply."

First, I think you have a serious depression, consult a psychologist or something because from what I see, it's just difficult for you with the approaches you have. From here I can only encourage you and if my life path is of any use to you, I'll tell you: because of pancreatitis at the age of 21 +- I became diabetic.Eye!!Now I have 71 tacos!!In my youth there were not the advances that there are now and even more so, I lived "crazily" drinking cigars smoking etc.Possibly I was lucky because I managed to reach this age without any complications.But one day I said that that life was over, I stopped smoking, drinking and the first thing to my friends was "I'm diabetic"... and if you don't accept me you're not a friend. I met a girl (now my wife) always carrying my condition ahead of me. Today at my age with a son who is a little older I live at 71 years old without any after-effects and taking care of my "little farm" in Galicia, not without going out on weekends with the family to have dinner, have a drink (not alcohol orsweet) and enjoy mine.Also, I'll tell you one thing, if on a certain day I eat something sweet, it's not going to "kill me" either, simply with my experience correct some insulin.

I wish you to cheer up, ask for help for your low self-esteem and depression and find the way to move forward.

Much encouragement

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