Hi there, I am a Type 1 diabetic (for 25 years) and have adult ADD. I find myself trying to figure out what could be the reason for my brain "shutdown" a lot. I wasn't diagnosed with the ADD until last year (I'm 36 yrs old) partly b/c I always thought that my ADD symptoms were actually due to diabetes. I had also fallen into the trap of thinking of myself as irresponsible and lazy--the typical ADD putdowns- and I just figured that all of the trouble I was having was b/c I was exactly that--irresponsible and lazy. I've been on an insulin pump for almost 5 years and that has been a real saving grace for me. If you don't have one, I'd highly recommend it. I have more issues trying to get my ADD under control now, than I do my diabetes. Test your blood sugars as often as you can--I've started training myself to think that if I think I feel weird or that I may be acting strangely, that it is most likely an insulin reaction and I'm right about 90% of the time. I hope things get better for you, in both areas. If you have any specific questions or suggestions, let me know. I'd love to chat with you!

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I had problems with depression most of my life and now realize it was based on ADD frustrations. I did not know that I had my own coping skills, because I knew absolutely nothing about ADHD other than rowdy little boys who could drive a teacher to tears stereotype. In 2000, I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I was not diagnosed with ADD until 2003. I also have peri-menopause. I really don't know "who's on first?" and should the hormones act up on a rushed day when I'm not eating properly, I'm lucky to get anything done properly and/or safely. My staff have picked up on it though (at least the diabetic need to eat lunch or crash later) and will pester me until I assure them that I have eaten. They are great and it helps me because it makes me accountable to them. Yes, they have a vested interest -- a boss who will be more likely to focus on their needs, but it is still nice.

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