Hi Gail
“As an added layer, there is a common misconception that diabetes, or complications of diabetes, are entirely someone’s fault (disregarding one’s resources or support to reduce these risks). It can feel, and often rightly so, that the world of diabetes care is full of blame, shame, and “big brother”-like approaches.”
Empathy in Your Diabetes Care: A Luxury or a Necessity? - Taking Control Of Your Diabetes®
Take Control Of Your Diabetes TCOYD is a fantastic resource. Here’s a video in a recent post introducing the very important emotional complication of diabetes. The Dr. Bill Show: The Emotional Side of Diabetes
They posted a video this week talking about the treatments for frozen shoulder. Diabetes Joint Problems: Trigger Finger & Frozen Shoulder
Most of the numbers your doctor is throwing at you are coming from here:
American Diabetes Association Standards of Care 2025 Like the great works of literature the first read is fun but only after you read it a couple of times, and start reading related works then going back to the standards of care does it start to make sense.
I think you’re going to be disappointed in a good way that managing T1D isn’t a full time job. I say that having spent at least 12 hours this week reordering medications and supplies. Next I have to call my Dexcom supplier to make sure they faxed my doctor to start the PA.