How has TuDiabetes helped you?

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Permalink Reply by Twixcookie on January 12, 2009 at 11:43pm

This website has really helped me. I got sick of spinning with doctors and supposed diabetic authorities. I find real information here, and I find others have been down the roads I am going down now. I am glad for the suggestions and feedback. Real people who really care. Thank you for founding this webgroup!

Permalink Reply by Christina Luis on January 14, 2009 at 3:44pm

this website has been a lifesaver for me. You have all guided me through the 2 hardest months of my life. Yes I know I am not the one who has to poke my finger several times a day, and yes I know that I am not the one who has to give my self 4 shots + a day. But she is my baby and it affects me tremendously. I would have never known what to watch for and what to do. I think you all for this.

Permalink Reply by Jackie on January 14, 2009 at 4:22pm

This community has helped me realize how much denial I am in. Trying to change that now.

Permalink Reply by Mark-John Clifford on January 14, 2009 at 4:41pm

Well to tell the truth I just joined yesterday. After I signed up I joined the Northern California Group because I noticed there wasn't a group for the Central Valley. Today I met a new friend, her name is Tracy and I suggested we should start a group for this area and she did. YAHOO!. So now I am in both as well as the twitterbettic group. So this site has already made me fell better about diabetes and getting help from the community.
Thanks Manny
Be Well
Mark

Permalink Reply by Manny Hernandez on January 14, 2009 at 4:48pm

I am glad to hear this, Mark! Where in the Central Valley are you?

Permalink Reply by Mark-John Clifford on January 14, 2009 at 4:53pm

MAnny,
I live in Fresno. I just moved here 2 years ago from Boston. I travel to the Bay Area quite often and love it there.

Permalink Reply by Scott on January 14, 2009 at 4:52pm

It has helped me immensely. Some place "where everybody knows your condition" (Plays the Cheers song in the background). If it wasn't for the folks here I would probably quit pumping within the first month. Now, I know it is going to work and is going to make my life better and longer.

of course that means I have more time to come up with snarky comments...

Permalink Reply by sugarrbabie on January 14, 2009 at 5:00pm

i had given up on my diabetes until i found this site and saw so many other people have pushed through that stage and took control! it has helped me more than i could ever truly express. you all have been there in my time of need and question. and you all have been there to help me rejoice in the "little" things when my family did not understand =) thanks so much to all you have helped this site grow!

Permalink Reply by Veronica on January 14, 2009 at 6:09pm

So far, it's the only place I've found where wonderful people have answered my questions, and made me feel less alone.
I've learned more in the short time I've been a member than any of the doctors explained at diagnosis. Everyone here in incredible!

Permalink Reply by Bronagh on January 16, 2009 at 6:23am

After 14 years of having diabetes, this site has really helped me to do what it takes to keep myself healthy. I've lowered by A1c, pushed and fought to get a pump since they're so difficult to get here (I'll be getting it next month :) ) and met some amazing and inspiring people along the way. This wonderful place has most likely saved my life.

Permalink Reply by Tasha on January 16, 2009 at 8:44am

TuDiabetes has helped me so much over the past 6 - 7 months. I may not have diabetes but someone I love does, and without this site I would be so lost. I have learned so much here, and spoken to some great people who have been really supportive and helpful. It means a lot to be so informed and supported. I love knowing I'm a part of something, and I love the idea that sometimes even I can help someone. Thank you for everything

Permalink Reply by Justin Fenech on January 17, 2009 at 4:01am

Dear All

I hope the begining of the New Year has been great for you.

I just wanted to leave this note - since the research i am conducting is nearing an end. For those of you who might not know - I am the person in charge of researching tudiabetes on behalf of the nonprofit group Manny has refered to above. Our aim is to look at various online communities and see if learning happens - and if yes how, why etc

I have been observing the community for about 2 months now and i must say you really have something great here! I have seen many other online communities but i have never seen so much support and positive thinking - i think you are all doing a great job. I must also say that i have learnt alot - for i knew nothing about diabetes before i joined. Through your contributions i can avoid many mistakes done by people who are unaware of REAL realities of diabetes and i can also keep these things in mind when it comes to my proffession (which includes policy development in various areas of governance). So it has indeed been a great experience on all levels. So much so that i intend to keep visiting this lovely community to see how things are going on :)

I truly hope you have a great anniversary and that your endeavours will keep on uniting people and generate more awareness on your cause.

On a different note - all that is left to be done, research wise, is for people to answer the survey linked above my Manny. We do need as much submissions as possible (and we still are at the low end) in order to have some qualitative data through which we can a) compare with other communities b) come up with some conclusions. It will only take 10-15 min max. So if you can spread the word it would be great!

Thanks and all the best!!

Justin

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