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The bright side?.........
Started this discussion. Last reply by Deborah Jan 20. 9 Replies 2 Likes
Sometimes I feel lost and just want to curl up in the fetal position and cry. Sad, yes, I know, but it gets hard sometimes and I don't think I can handle it. I've been a type 2 for 11 years now and…Continue
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Izzie_bubbles posted a blog postLaugh to keep from crying
So I haven't been on here in a while, school took up most of my time, had to pull up grades, stress, etc. I haven't been able to check my blood sugar in months!( I know, bad right) I haven't been able to get strips but I know my body well enough to know what going on. Lately I just don't want to eat anything because its been hot(Florida) but I mange to snack on fruit. Weigh loss progress isn't what I hoped but have been slowly working on it. I have a check up in July and I'm just hoping for the…See More
Izzie_bubbles posted a status"103...I love when I see this. It means I can go to bed with no worries. Good night everyone <3"
Deborah replied to Izzie_bubbles's discussion 'The bright side?.........'"Thanks Izzie for the post and everyone for the great thread that has emerged. Yes, diabetes is a curse, a ball & chain we will drag around our whole lives. But we can also reframe how we see diabetes in our lives and finds ways to live well…"
Brian (bsc) replied to Izzie_bubbles's discussion 'The bright side?.........'"I find that as a T2 it can be hard to not feel that my condition is not my fault. We are all constantly bombarded with messages that tell us that the the reason we have T2 is that we are overweight and don't take care of ourselves. It has been…"
Izzie_bubbles replied to Chaya's discussion 'Tired all the time!'"I feel you Chaya. I'm type 2, and being tired all the time and wanting to exercise is normal. I was on Metformin years ago and hated it because it would make me sick. The meds suck. But for the moment you have to keep taking them. I don't…"
Izzie_bubbles commented on Granny Sue's blog post 'Frustrated and Panting'"Keep your head up Granny Sue!"
Izzie_bubbles replied to Izzie_bubbles's discussion 'The bright side?.........'"Thank you all for telling me this. I actually cried reading the replies, the support and love just made me feel so much better and makes me want to keeping going on. Actually starting off I was on meds, but I stop taking them(without docs orders)…"
brokenpole left a comment for Izzie_bubbles"Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for…"
pancreaswanted replied to Izzie_bubbles's discussion 'The bright side?.........'"izzie, ive had t1 now for just over a year. when i would read about people saying they were thankful about having diabetes, that it improved their lives in any way shape or form, i would want to throw my computer across the room. how could they ever…"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 2 diabetes
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- I was diagnosed some time after my 6th birthday and have had some problems dealing with it as I got older. Not so much anymore. I find it hard to be a type 2 diabetic and have friends who don't really understand it. But I'm happy, I'm alive, and I've learned to manage it! Smiling everyday because I wake up!
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Laugh to keep from crying
Posted on June 14, 2013 at 11:00am 1 Comment 0 Likes
So I haven't been on here in a while, school took up most of my time, had to pull up grades, stress, etc. I haven't been able to check my blood sugar in months!( I know, bad right) I haven't been able to get strips but I know my body well enough to know what going on. Lately I just don't want to eat anything because its been hot(Florida) but I mange to snack on fruit. Weigh loss progress isn't what I hoped but have been slowly working on it. I have a check up in July and I'm just hoping for…
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- At 6:05am on January 20, 2013,
Linda G said… 
♥ Izzie....BRAVA!!! You're a featured member ♥
- At 5:00am on January 20, 2013, brokenpole said…
Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
- At 12:53am on January 20, 2013,
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!!!
- At 9:26pm on January 19, 2013, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Izzie_bubbles!!
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,
click on "all groups". 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....
"College Students with Diabetes", "Young Adults with Diabetes" and
"Type 2 Teens!!! (includes young adults with Type 2)"
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Take a look at the group..."Type 2 Diabetics".
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AND....groups for folks with more than diabetes to contend with,
such as..."Diabetes Plus".
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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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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 8:20pm on January 19, 2013,
Stemwinder said… Welcome Izzie_Bubbles, Diagnosed at 6 that's the earliest I have heard for a T2. It looks like you have done a great job managing it with a 5.6 A1C. I'm T2 also but diagnosed at a much older age. This is a great place to come and share and learn fom others like ourselves. Nobody understands what its like to be diabetic like another diabetic. Please explore and see all this place has to offer.
Its great that you can start each day with a smile. Thats a lesson we all need to learn. A smile makes life so much easier.
Please feel at home, you are with friends.
- At 7:55pm on January 19, 2013,
Judith said… Smiling everyday because you wake up. Blessings and Welcome, my sweet Izzie. I'm so glad you found us. Here is an extended family that will be with you through good times and bad!!!...Judith in Portland...
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