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Motivate Me Please!!!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Josephine A Ni Dhomhnaill Nov 11, 2012. 16 Replies 1 Like
I'll bet I'm not the first diabetic to wake up today and say, "Today is the day I take back control of my life. No longer will I be a victim of this cronic illness I have. No, Today is the day that I…Continue
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rick phillips left a comment for DiabeticMic"DiabeticMic, Happy Birthday !! Here is hoping your day is full of joy and happiness."
Josephine A Ni Dhomhnaill replied to DiabeticMic's discussion 'Motivate Me Please!!!'"I believe that as you become more at ease with your D, you will be able to relax more and do other things. I had to say to myself the last night, right that's enough, enough reading done, my head had enough of diabetes stuff. I suppose its like…"
julez_79 replied to DiabeticMic's discussion 'Motivate Me Please!!!'"As a fairly newly diagnosed diabetic I sometimes find it very challenging (to say the least) to stay positive or motivated. I have day where I can simply not shake this overwhelming feeling of sadness and self pity that I am now and for the rest of…"
Chinu replied to DiabeticMic's discussion 'Motivate Me Please!!!'"Hi Mic! Dont worry, you are not alone. There have most definatly been days that I have struggled to get through; and I get through them by thinking of all the wonderful things I have and how blessed I am. There are people out there who cant even…"
Clare replied to DiabeticMic's discussion 'Motivate Me Please!!!'"An almost life ending low completely changed my attitude towards D and how I approach it. For the last 37 years I had just winged it, A1C's in the mid 7's to 8's. But I figured if my endo didn't care about the numbers why should…"
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tebbemae replied to DiabeticMic's discussion 'Motivate Me Please!!!'"Great question DiabeticMic! It is always inspiring to read other stories of success. Here is what I always keep in mind: other Type I's numbers (A1C's of 5.5 or 6.3) do not negate my hard work of achieving a 7.3. I've been a Type 1…"
pancreaswanted replied to DiabeticMic's discussion 'Motivate Me Please!!!'"thats a really good way to think about the choices we make-thanks!"
Stuart replied to DiabeticMic's discussion 'Motivate Me Please!!!'"Hello Diabetic Mic
There are no magic words, no magic wand or ruby slippers that make this stuuf easy.
Your DESIRE, your awareness is more than enough to do the trick. Id love to promise you its easy to do, never causes trouble... it would be a…"
Marie B left a comment for DiabeticMic"hi Mic, welcome to the community! Please join us this afternoon for a live interview event on the main page with professional snowboarder Sean Busby
http://www.tudiabetes.org/events/live-videochat-with-sean-busby"
PedsRN replied to DiabeticMic's discussion 'Motivate Me Please!!!'"Stories of amputations are anti motivation if you ask me. When I was diagnosed at age 15 all of my healthcare providers scared the sh*t out of me with stories of complications and i thought, why even try? It wasn't until I was a grown adult…"
Kat1997 replied to DiabeticMic's discussion 'Motivate Me Please!!!'"my motivation was when i watched my uncle that had type 1 not care about himself enough to take care of his diabetes, sorry if this sound gross, but its true. My uncle found out he was diabetic when a sore on his foot would not heal, leading to a…"
Linda G left a comment for DiabeticMic"Hello! Thank you for having me as a friend! I'm so happy to have found this community. I came to TuDiabetes in 2007....and enjoy the give and take. Hope you enjoy it here as well. Keep in touch, ok?
linda"
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- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
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- March 22, 2007
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- I've been struggling to control my disease for a few years now, and I am hoping with my dedication, combined with ongoing professional support, I can regain control of my life.
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- At 4:38am on May 10, 2013, Linda G said…
Smiles and laughter. Joy and cheer.
New happiness that stays throughout the year...
Hope your birthday brings all these and more.
BEST WISHES MIC!!
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on every day!
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- At 2:24am on May 10, 2013, rick phillips said…
DiabeticMic, Happy Birthday !! Here is hoping your day is full of joy and happiness.
- At 9:26am on November 9, 2012, Marie B said…
hi Mic, welcome to the community! Please join us this afternoon for a live interview event on the main page with professional snowboarder Sean Busby
http://www.tudiabetes.org/events/live-videochat-with-sean-busby
- At 8:24pm on November 8, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! Thank you for having me as a friend!
I'm so happy to have found this community. I came to TuDiabetes in 2007....and enjoy the give and take. Hope you enjoy it here as well.
Keep in touch, ok?
linda
- At 6:08pm on November 7, 2012, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home DiabeticMic....fellow Canadian!
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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There are also groups here for young people with diabetes, such as....
"Young Adults with Diabetes".
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
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DO THE BIG BLUE TEST (BBT)....For more info, see the upper left hand corner of home page. There's a video there too about the BBT!!!!
C'MON...YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
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Take care....and keep in touch!
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- At 9:06pm on November 5, 2012,
nel said…
Welcome DiabeticMic from Calgary and Pumper ...I am just down the road from you in the Shuswap ...there are a few other Calgarians on this site ..maybe you get to meet up with them soon ...Have a peak at the Canadian People Group soon too .
All the Best from Paradise :)....Salmon Arm .
- At 4:37pm on November 5, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… WELCOME to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
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