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Permalink Reply by acidrock23 on August 10, 2012 at 4:40am

Interesting proposition but, in hanging around forums for a few years now, I think I've heard exactly zero "buddy" stories! I hope one turns up.

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Permalink Reply by Peetie on August 10, 2012 at 6:03am

Hi Emily. As a T2, I have had no problems finding other T2s to support me. My aunt taught me the "eat to the meter" approach, my brother and I attended a support group and tested together, I have had T2 neighbours who have worked with me and I have several gym buddies with Type 2. The problem is that diabetes is different for everyone and it is difficult to buddy with someone and get the same result. If they are looking for a "Biggest Loser" cure story it is unlikely that they would find it on here. Most of the T2s on here struggle despite their best efforts and, even those who do manage without meds, are on restricted diets. (I think)
If they are looking for those who have improved their health, you might want to look to some of the teams. I would think that some of the participants buddy up and achieve improved health.

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Permalink Reply by Zoe on August 10, 2012 at 8:16am

I don't know if they are locked into this concept, and I agree that it is much more likely with Type 2's than Type 1's, but another possibility would be to look to ongoing support groups where members provide ongoing influence, support, information and community (and perhaps some do connect ongoing outside the group).

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Permalink Reply by Judith on August 11, 2012 at 8:49pm

Not the worst approach, by any means. But good luck!.....

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