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Day to day with diabetes
Started this discussion. Last reply by chad2080 Nov 4, 2012. 16 Replies 0 Likes
It's a major change to your life. After 4 years of being a type 1 diabetic I still find myself struggling from day to day to check my sugar and take my shots. Am i in denial?? I am tired all of the…Continue
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"Nice!!!! I'll have to meet up sometime.... Nice ride too!!!"
Josephine A Ni Dhomhnaill replied to chad2080's discussion 'Day to day with diabetes'"I don't think you're depressed because you say there are so many things you want to do but you don't have the energy. With depression I just lost interest in everything and that took my energy, but maybe you just need to get your…"
JohnG replied to chad2080's discussion 'Day to day with diabetes'"I ride scooters, and it has always been good medicine for my soul. I have been to New Smyrna many times...a couple of times a year they have a small meet-up just up the road...;-)
This is my blues eraser.....I refuse...Bete's will not be…"
mistermister replied to chad2080's discussion 'Day to day with diabetes'"No problem man, people with diabetes need to look out for each other because no one will. There is such a stigma about having Diabetes. Like "oh you eat too much junk food" or "oh you are too fat". Funny thing is I was not fat or…"
"Thanks bro, i really appreciate the words of encouragemnet!! My healthcare team just dropped me because i was not complying with the doctors rules..Nice huh ..Man i look forward to getting on here everyday and chatting with people who share the same…"
mistermister replied to chad2080's discussion 'Day to day with diabetes'"You're not alone brother. it's not denial, diabetes is a life changer in a major way. you have to stick to a plan to control your blood sugar. It sucks. there are good days and bad weeks, there are good weeks and bad weeks. I am type 2, so…"
Jethro replied to chad2080's discussion 'Day to day with diabetes'"It can be a trip having to admit to ourselves and those around us that we are human after all and not as perfect as we think we should be. I heard something once that I think carries a lot of weight...."We like our friends for their strengths…"
Jenaya Bauchler replied to chad2080's discussion 'Day to day with diabetes'"I was in denial, depressed and anxious for years.What you described are some of what I felt. It took my new specialist who I was told about only a few months ago to show that he cared to finally get me on the right track. I would never test my…"
Spock replied to chad2080's discussion 'Day to day with diabetes'"All fantastic suggestions, Chad. I will add one more: therapy. After 40 years of type 1, I just got so down in the dumps. Therapy was recommended and I balked. Finally, I thought I had nothing to lose, so I tried. I found a therapist who treated…"
PedsRN replied to chad2080's discussion 'Day to day with diabetes'"Don't underestimate the power of denial and depression. Both are quite common for people dealing with a chronic illness. Especially diabetes, 24/7, it never stops. I was in denial/depression for about 10 years after my initial diagnosis. None…"
acidrock23 replied to chad2080's discussion 'Day to day with diabetes'"Working long hours is a HUGE barrier but if you can take 20 minutes and walk around the block or whatever, get some fresh air, see plants or the sky, a sunset, etc. it makes me feel better, maybe it can work for you. It definitely makes my BG…"
"Will do Mega, Thanks for the advise!!"
Profile Information
- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- To be able to chat with people who can relate to the disease
- Date diagnosed
- February 21, 2008
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Shots
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- At 6:43am on January 25, 2013,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,chad2080. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 4:32am on January 25, 2013,
Linda G said… 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAD!!
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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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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- At 4:23am on January 25, 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 8:29am on November 1, 2012,
Jim Roach said… Welcome to TuDiabetes Chad2080!
- At 5:11am on November 1, 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!
- At 7:09pm on October 31, 2012, Linda G said…
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e're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home chad...
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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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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