Let’s start with the issue at hand. We are a generation of double standards. On the one hand, freedom of thought, estrangement from the foundations in favor of personal aspirations and ambitions and the psychology of “accept all of yourself” are praised. On the other hand, we understand that compliance with certain standards is beneficial, and sometimes an entry ticket to the desired “world of success”. Thanks to double standards, on our social media page we are willing to post a video with 10 exercises for a nice butt, and we are afraid to go to the gym, because those who have already decided not to exercise, but to brag, are gathered there.
And what about diabetes? There is somewhat of a double standard here as well. The endocrinologist explains for an hour that compensation is simple, while your blood sugars are going up and down like a rollercoaster. Then the search begins for the cause, actions to save the situation, nervousness and … often mixed with a sense of shame. In some situations, the fault lies with you, but there are times when external factors that were impossible to influence had a decisive effect. But, in a situation where all fault is lying precisely on you, the likelihood of reflex shame is very high.
Lying and hiding the real results of self-control does not occur out of the blue.
By the way, this may entail hiding the real results of self-control. We all want to look in the best light, that’s the reason for drawing fake numbers in the self-monitoring diary. Parents whose children live with diabetes should especially remember this. We tend to be stricter towards the people we love, but sometimes we don’t even notice how we turn into tyrant parents.
The solution to the problem is actually simple: one should get rid of a prudish attitude towards oneself. If you tell everyone that everything is fine with you, and at the same time beat yourself up for every mistake, nothing good will come of it. The responsibility factor is very important, but it’s not worth being fanatical over.
Diabetic self-discovery is not in itself identical to real responsibility
And diabetic self-discovery is not in itself identical to real responsibility. Scolding yourself for hyperglycemia, dealing with stress with chocolate, is the same as getting into a stranger’s car at night in search of adventure- it is not a good idea.
Find your doctor. He should be your wise mentor and support, not a nomenclature. You are not just statistics.
Think of sugar as your achievement. Strive for normal blood sugar, but do not consider every slip-up a tragedy. Understand the situation calmly and take all possible actions. And if someone decides to put all the blame on you, without delving into the question, try to minimize communication on this subject. If your endocrinologist is such a person, try to find another doctor. You need a specialist who can provide professional assistance and support. You are not a subject of statistics for medical personnel, but a patient who came for help.