Name Your TuDiabetes Hero
Do you have someone you've met on TuD who has been a mentor to you, a hero, someone you look up to... Someone who has helped you learn, and manage your D? Or simply just been there to listen to you, or hear you vent on those crappy days?
I have a few heroes... :) I am grateful for Gerri, because she's always there to listen, and she has a thousand ideas on how to make naughty food with zero, or low carbs... She's listened to a lot of my private feelings, and venting... She's really taught me I don't really need to eat like a rabbit all the time, and that it's okay to try my hardest. I'm also grateful for bsc; he's so smart, funny, and well informed just about everything... I can't think of a proper discussion in our community without his input. Devon is really funny, and cute... :) She always has a hug to give... and Robyn always has a word of praise for others, and has a generous heart... Kimberly always has good vegan and organic food ideas, and things I want to try... Doris D and wendy make me laugh, and smile, every day! :) ... I think I could go on, and on... even though I don't have a local D friend, that I can meet with from time to time... but maybe one day I will.
So who is your TuD hero?
Tags: Diabetes, TuDiabetes, heroes
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer on -
EVERYONE! I have gained SO much insight on my D from this community. It has helped me to get where I am with my D. Everyone's words of wisdom, what worked or didn't work for them, tips or tricks, and all of the uplifting comments when I have a bad day.
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Permalink Reply by Cara on -
I'm not sure I have just one person I could name. So many people have been helpful with their insight, suggestions and support.
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Permalink Reply by KimKat on -
Me, Kimberly? I guess it is. How many other vegans are on here? :) I am glad I helped you - although I never realized I did! :)
You are one of my heros on here because I feel like we are in similar situtaions - having no insurance, jobs, money and being new at this. I understand and empathise with alot of your posts on here ,more than some others. I glad you decided to stay. And hey we are only a state away from each other! :)
Everyone on here is great with all their various questions and tips and the community so you know you are not alone! I like reading the funny threads and everyone stories of how they got here - that is when I know that I am in good company.
But I will say that when I first found this site and started posting on here and had no idea what I was doing that Gerri and bsc were the ones who really helped me out of my confusion with all my super dumb newbie questions (they still do!). Esp. Gerri with her help for all the low carb suggestions - I think that made the most difference for me. I have all these tasty recipes to try yet! And I finally understand how to do the low carb diet part of this - if I hadn't come to this site, I would probably be eating potatoes and pasta and bread (non low carb of course)!
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Permalink Reply by John Smith on -
Dave_, the Sure-T guy! Without his posts, I would still be using Sils and would have run out of usable infusion sites on my body. The Sure-Ts hardly leave a trace after I remove them whereas the Sils left ugly scars and unusable areas for months. I miss that guy...it's a pity he's no longer a member here.
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Permalink Reply by Christina on -
I have quite a few... First is Manny and Adreina for founding this wonderful site.
Lois La Rose for showing me what real strength is
Rick Phillips because he always gave me advice and helps me out when I need it the most.
Joanne for always being there and taking time out to actually meet me and build a good friendship
Robyn for all of the love she gives. One of the most caring people I know
Mohammed for always being there to brighten up my day
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Permalink Reply by Lois on -
I truly (from the very depths of my heart) love Robyn. She has guided me through so many problems with my health, finances and other cr*p that I soon came to expect her to be there for me. For shame on me! So wrapped up in my own little world of problems and crises, I failed to see or imagine the depth of Robyn's concerns. Now she needs to turn to others and I am of no use to her. Not the way to treat friends if you don't want to lose them. And Robyn is one person you don't want to lose.
The second person is Gerri. Always there with humor, concern and advice. Easy to talk with and a tiger for your protection when you need it. Remember, Gerri, the time you threatened legal action against the administrator at Mount Carmel if they didn't treat me with more concern and respect? I still chortle at that one!
Joanne, Dov, and too many more to mention. All dearly appreciated for their actions on my behalf. And to all the others that were mere strangers to me at the time ...... thanks for all the prayers and thoughts during my hospital/rehab stays and during surgery. I'm doing better than I thought with one leg!
KISSES!!
Lois La Rose
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Permalink Reply by elaine peterson on -
*Manny for creating this wonderful place
*Doris Ann (Doris D) for welcoming me and so many of us in the early days of Tudiabetes.com
*everyone you mention above for the reasons you mention above
*lots of members who seem to have moved off the site but who taught me so much when I first logged on
*all of you who have dealt with this for a great portion of your lives
*all of the parents who care for their precious diabetic children
*Whoever it was (Marie?) who taught me my favorite motto, "Too blessed to be stressed"
*all of you who have words of wisdom,support and caring for whoever, whenever
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Permalink Reply by Devon on -
ummm... YOU! And everyone you mentioned, and everyone that everyone else mentioned. Seriously though, I don't think any of you will ever really realize how much of an impact you make on peoples lives. I joined what, 5 or 6 months ago? Maybe more... but anyway, when I joined my sugars were always in the 300's and I was doing 400 units of insulin a day. The advice I received here now has me in NORMAL RANGE for the first time in 8 years, and I'm doing 50-100 units depending on the day, some days I don't need any at all. That is ONLY because of the wisdom and advice I got here. I literally owe ALL of you my life. I can't imagine what I would be doing if I hadn't been encouraged and educated by everyone here. So I guess in truth, you are all my TuDiabetes hero's, but Lizmari... you are my cyber-Mom. :)
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Permalink Reply by Marps on -
Pavlos because he is really smart and has the same sense of humor as me (dry and cutthroat)
Angela (whom I met last weekend at a Beat Diabetes benefit in Dover NH) because she is just the sweetest person I've ever met and I can finally talk to someone who "gets it"
1HappyDiabetic- Bill. Tho I don't really talk to him as much as I used to, he was the one who motivated me a little over a year ago to really take charge
Dave_ because tho he says things in a harsh way, I understand what he's trying to say and he is really smart (tho a little pig-headed. haha)
BSC because he offers so much information and is so knowledgable
Holger (GlucoSurfer) because he checks up on me when I'm "missing" for a few days. He is also someone who will care about you, even if he's never met you, and he's across an entire ocean.
But, pretty much everyone on this site is amazing and I'm entirely grateful for all of you.
Sorry I've been out so much lately. MIA due to new living arrangements, new job, and just trying to get back into the swing of things called: Life.
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Permalink Reply by Holger Schmeken on -
I am sending my thanks across the ocean :-)
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Permalink Reply by FatCatAnna on -
I think everyone here is a TuDiabetes Hero! We all pull together for one another - and try to help out in the best way we can do! As I have said many times over - wish I had this sort of community of like minded souls over the past 40 years. I'm making up for lost time the last few years since joining TuDiabetes and other diabetic forums!
Anna from Montreal aka FatCatAnna - The Roller Coaster Ride of Diabetes! Whoo! Whoo!
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