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how to tell my daughter?

Well I finally told my daughter. She took it really well. She did seem to understand that there was a difference in type 1 and type 2. And that mommy's type was not the same as the diabetes that ki...

Replied Nov 7

how to tell my daughter?

Thank you everyone. I have decided to wait a little before telling her. I wan't to get more used to the idea myself. get all the facts and get over the fear before I feel I'm ready to tell her. I w...

Replied Oct 23

how to tell my daughter?

Thank you Billy. You're right I don't know much about diabetes myself. Maybe I should wait telling her untill I'm not scared myself? I really want to tell her in words she will understand. And at ...

Replied Oct 21

how to tell my daughter?

Thank you for your answer. I was actually thinking the same thing. In my language we actually have a word for diabetes. This is the word I think will scare her. If I use the word diabetes, I think ...

Replied Oct 21

 

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Thank you guys. I do feel a lot better!
November 13
November 13
I know you think you can't handel this BUT YOU CAN! Just tell her that you have to watch what you eat and when you eat it...In other words you have to have a time when you eat breakfast, lunch and dinner and snakes too! Tell her it's NOT a death s...
November 7
November 7
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November 7
My bloodsugar level is back to normal!! It took me 3 weeks from being diagnosed type 2 with a bloodsugar level of 15, to get it down to 6.9!
November 7
Eydna Helena Mortensen and stacey are now friends
November 7
Well I finally told my daughter. She took it really well. She did seem to understand that there was a difference in type 1 and type 2. And that mommy's type was not the same as the diabetes that killed her fathers cousin. Thank you again for your ...
November 7
Thank you everyone. I have decided to wait a little before telling her. I wan't to get more used to the idea myself. get all the facts and get over the fear before I feel I'm ready to tell her. I want to be able to answer her questions and to help...
October 23
I'm just thinking back when my kids were 5, if they were old enough to ask a question we figured they needed an honest answer. One thing we had to be cautious of was that we were giving the answer to the question they were really asking otherwise ...
October 23
This is very good!!
October 23
Welcome to the TUDIABETES! I am a Typ[2] Diabetes just like you!! Come over to the Typ[2] forums and meet other folks. We are all the same but we do have some suttle differences in the medicines that we take and some of the interaction of those m...
October 23
Hi Eydna, I agree with the notion that diabetes is not the end of the world but it sure can be if not controlled. You may have these concerned for you daughter because you have concerned and fears for yourself and your own well being. My advise is...
October 23

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Torshavn
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Date diagnosed
October 15, 2009
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.9
Type of treatment you use
Oral, Diet and Exercise
What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=1672211430&re...
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
support
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
friend told me
Who referred you? (if anyone)
Sophie Anne Dornoy
What do you do for a living?
Stay at home mom

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At 3:36pm on November 7, 2009, Kristin said…
Great A1c Eydna!! Keep doing what you are doing!!
At 1:37pm on November 7, 2009, Robyn said…
Congratulations on the GREAT A1c!
At 1:04pm on November 7, 2009, Doris Ann Dickerson said…
WOW! I've only gotten up to 9.2. I bet you feel a whole lot better now!!!!!!!!!
At 8:28am on October 21, 2009, Teena said…
Hello there Eydna. Welcome!
At 8:22am on October 21, 2009, Marie B said…
Eydna, click - here - for some helpful advice on how to change your habits with small steps.
At 11:44am on October 19, 2009, Marie B said…
hello, Eydna, welcome. Here is the New Member Guide for you. I see you are very recently diagnosed. How's it going so far? We are all here to help each other.
At 9:09am on October 19, 2009, Robyn said…
Hi and Welcome!
At 7:48pm on October 18, 2009, Cathy said…
Welcome to Tu Diabetes Eydna I am sure you will love it here. Make yourself at home.
 
 

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