How has diabetes impacted your life?
Diabetes has made me more aware of the fact that I don't control the outputs: I can only focus on the inputs (food, insulin, activity, etc.) and keep a close eye on my values, to make sure no other "unknown" parameters (infections, stress) are getting in the way.
Diabetes has also taught me the value of life and taking it one day at a time. Whenever you try to have a "master plan" that will help you deal with things "for good" (whatever that means), you get a bump that reminds you that you have to be patient with yourself and that you are not perfect.
What about you? How has diabetes impacted your life? Hopefully with the contributions to this topic (written or on video, if you prefer), we can participate in this initiative as a community.
Diabetes has also taught me the value of life and taking it one day at a time. Whenever you try to have a "master plan" that will help you deal with things "for good" (whatever that means), you get a bump that reminds you that you have to be patient with yourself and that you are not perfect.
What about you? How has diabetes impacted your life? Hopefully with the contributions to this topic (written or on video, if you prefer), we can participate in this initiative as a community.
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Permalink Reply by saundra barragan on -
Getting the diagnosis of diabetes has actually saved my life. I thought I was doing a pretty fair job of taking care of myself. I learned diffierently. Now, I know I am doing a really good job of taking care of me. I am a better person for the decisons I make, a better wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend. My son (a type 1) has taught me the healing touch of being able to laugh at ourselves. Each day is a beautiful treasure that we will have only one time. Everything is more precious to me now. I have learned how important it is to be as patient as you can be and to tell and show people how much you love them. I have learned more about appreciating all of the chances we are given. I have learned not to be so busy rushing through life that we miss so much of the beauty along the way. Thank you Manny for letting us talk about this. Thank you for Tu diabetes and for all the people on here who offer so many kindnesses and so much caring. Life is fragile It woluld have been such a shame to have missed so many wonderful people...
Having diabetes wakes a person up and gives you the chance to change your life.
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Permalink Reply by Penny on
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Diabetes touches my life every day, not only in dealing with my own diabetes but also meeting others every day who deal with their own diabetes.
I was blessed to be diagnosed with Type 1 almost 23 years ago. I didn't realize then what a blessing this disease could really be for me. I realize it now with the new people I meet every day They inspire me to be a better person and a better diabetic. The people I have met so far that live with this disease have inspired me to start a support group, to get involved in my community and to embrace my diabetes instead of fight it.
My grandmother told me recently that she knew that one day she would understand why I was chosen by God to develop diabetes. This day came right before Christmas while I was telling her about our support group's Christmas party. We have a very special couple in our group. The wife cares for her diabetic husband who is in renal failure. He had just had his dialysis earlier that day but still wanted to come to our party. He has such a wonderful spirit and smile! It was so nice to hear that it meant so much to the wife for them to just be able to get out of the house and enjoy themselves. This is why I do what I do every day for other diabetics. My grandmother told me this is why God chose me and I wouldn't have it any other way.
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Permalink Reply by CINDY on -
I'm still realizing how being diabetic has and continually changes me... it's made me realize I'm VERY stubborn and reluctant to change (like what I eat really does affect what my BG is!!). Exercise is necessary and does make a difference. It's a very difficult and frustrating disease and I'm still trying to grasp reality and get with the program. Hoping this site and these awesome people will help!
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Permalink Reply by Stuart on -
Hello Founder Manny:
Thank you for your site!
This is like asking the Zebra about his/her stripes, and how their stripes have impacted their lives! How can we know this answer if we have been a "zebra" a very long time...?
Stuart (a tired Zebra)
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