"One of the most annoying comments I have received is, "what did you do to get diabetes?"
Another is. "you don't look like you have diabetes."
And a third is... "You're on insulin? I'm so sorry!!."
ALL…"
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How Do You Deal With This??
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jackie Oct 5, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I have a question for anyone who’d like to answer…I know I can’t be the only person with this issue, as I’ve had diabetes for a little over four years and have read here about people who have had it…Continue
Expired Test Strips
Started this discussion. Last reply by KCCO Apr 4, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I normally rotate all of my supplies. However, I just came across a few boxes of test strips that expired in early 2012... 1 box (100) expired in January, and 3 boxes (50) expired in February. They…Continue
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Hakima replied to Dolores's discussion 'Whats the most annoying comment you've ever gotten about diabetes?'Hakima replied to Emmy's discussion 'What is your number health 1 goal for 2013?'"My number #1 goal is to be more disciplined & more focused regarding diabetes & the other health issues that I deal with, and have been interfering with everyday life. I want to try and be stronger so that I'm more in control of the…"
Hakima posted a status"2013: STRONGER.
Concentrating on these multiple issues & not letting them beat me down. More discipline, more focus."
Hakima replied to Hakima's discussion 'How Do You Deal With This??'"Thanx everyone for all the responses so far! Really appreciate all of them!"
Hakima replied to Hakima's discussion 'How Do You Deal With This??'"Wow thanx, I really like that quote!"
"Have for many years favoured this comment :" Play with those , who like to play with you " ...those , who don't want to play NOW , may eventually play again ...this has happened to me without trying !!..and not only diabetes related…"
acidrock23 replied to Hakima's discussion 'How Do You Deal With This??'"I've reencountered people through FB I knew years ago and many of them seem pleased to see I'm doing ok."
Brunetta replied to Hakima's discussion 'How Do You Deal With This??'"Dear Hakima, I agree with Rye: " It just depends on the people." I personally have acquaintances that I know could not handle a "low" episode with me. So I am not put off if they ask someone else to assist me or not, and then…"
Hakima replied to Sam Iam's discussion 'severe hypoglycemia question'"Yes to unconscious, no to convulsions."
Hakima replied to Hakima's discussion 'How Do You Deal With This??'"I think I understand what you're saying. For me, I seem to have people in my life whose compassion is based on mood, or what our relationship entails. Then there are people who are just compassionate individuals, period, and are like that all…"
Rye replied to Hakima's discussion 'How Do You Deal With This??'"I am not completely sure if your asking what I am about to answer but I think people's compassion change towards you if the relationship changed no matter with diabetes or not. It just all depends on the people. I have people in my life that…"
Hakima posted a discussionHow Do You Deal With This??
I have a question for anyone who’d like to answer…I know I can’t be the only person with this issue, as I’ve had diabetes for a little over four years and have read here about people who have had it so much longer.I’m wondering, does anyone have people that they know… friends, acquaintances, relatives, associates… or whatever their relationship may be… who’s level of compassion toward your diabetes changes, if your relationship changes? Or if their mood changes? And if so, how do you deal with…See More
Hakima replied to pancreaswanted's discussion 'doctor unhappy i am in 5 club'"Hey, I totally understand. At one point I was striving for the low a1c, and reached 5.5 also. The trade off was the big number of lows that accompanied it. My endo didn't complain the a1c was too low, but cautioned me about them.
I too believe…"
Hakima posted a status"I should play THE PRICE IS RIGHT with my bg, and try to guess tomorrow morning's number."
Tim commented on Hakima's blog post 'My 4yr Anniversary!'"I know there's a large school thinking that we need the lowest A1C possible... but at the same time as A1C falls the risk of severe hypos (and what you are talking about, I would classify as severe) goes up immensely:
I do not think it's…"
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My 4yr Anniversary!
Posted on August 25, 2012 at 3:00pm 3 Comments 1 Like
I have been doing a lot of thinking about my life... this is my 4year anniversary with diabetes.
It's kind of hard not to think of the bad times that this has caused.
I think of just in the last few months, how much I've missed.
For instance... in May, I was so looking forward to Topless Jeep Day. Not a real big deal, but I was supposed to take the top off my Wrangler, ride around, and take some pics. But because of low blood sugar (low bg), I spent the day... and the…
Continue HAPPY 4TH OF JULY - Let's Be Wasteful!
Posted on July 4, 2012 at 11:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Last night, after power was restored, I spent the remainder of the evening getting upset. I walked through my house & turned off lights that were left on, & anything electric that wasn't being used. The power had only been restored for not even an hour & it was already being misused & wasted.
I sat outside on my deck in the dark, under the moonlight, which was the only light available for a few days. How easy it is to go back to the same habits as before.
Today…
Continue INSULIN ON ICE: Day 4 - It Could Always Be Worse
Posted on July 3, 2012 at 11:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Day 4.
My first thought waking up: it could always be worse. That's what my mon would tell me every time I was dealing with something difficult.
I got ready for work & as I used my allotted amout of water in the bathroom, I thought, what if it was winter? Now that would be worse than this.
Yes, it's difficult to spend days inside when it's 90+ degrees outside, and there's no power, no water...and of course no cold water. It is extremely uncomfortable, but, as the day…
Continue INSULIN ON ICE: Day 3 - The Benevolence Of Others
Posted on July 2, 2012 at 11:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Day 3: Monday...
I've been three days without power before. But three days without power in 90 degree heat, and also no running water...well, that's more difficult.
I guess I'm more stressed than I thought. Last night I had a horrible dream. I left my house to get supplies, and while I was gone, another disaster hit. I wasn't able to get back to my house or to safety. The dream had an awful ending.
I now know why the recommended amount of water & food in regards to…
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