"Smiles and laughter. Joy and cheer. New happiness that stays throughout the year... Hope your birthday brings all these and more.
BEST WISHES Johnny!!…"
johnnyjones's Groups
johnnyjones's Discussions
How to find yourself again... Update...
Started Mar 25 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all, I put a post up in the forum a few days ago relating to a film I'm intending to make. I got great responses from people and just wanted to say thanks for the insight and encouragement.The…Continue
How to find yourself again...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Prince Apr 3. 31 Replies 4 Likes
Hi everyone,I'm a film maker and recent member of the type one posse. I was diagnosed on Feb 4th 2012 at age 38 - quite late on in life I'm told. Well, It's certainly been a year to remember -…Continue
johnnyjones's Page
Latest Activity
rick phillips left a comment for johnnyjones"JohnnyJones, Happy Birthday !! Here is hoping your day is full of joy and happiness."
Prince replied to johnnyjones's discussion 'How to find yourself again...'"I was diagnosed two years ago (22, an adult as well) and I was floored (well when I came too from nearly falling into a DKA induced coma). It felt like the worst year of my life. I even kicked around the idea of suicide as an option. It literally…"
lizard replied to johnnyjones's discussion 'How to find yourself again...'"Hi JJ! My story is a little different in that I was diagnosed at age 21, but the diagnosis didn't bother me. Up until about 5 months ago, I was just fine. Now is when I'm having the struggle. I feel as if I didn't grieve the loss of…"
Jacob's mom replied to johnnyjones's discussion 'How to find yourself again...'"hi johnny! my situation is not what you are looking for but i wanted to congratulate you on finding a way to cope with your struggle. by surrounding yourself with the process of educating others and sharing experiences you will find you are…"
Danine replied to johnnyjones's discussion 'How to find yourself again...'"Amazing idea JJ!!! I so can relate to all you went through!! :)"
"Johnnyjones ...I think you get the gist( sp ??) about the age of diagnosis ,...I was 42 plus and am living with diabetes for over 30 years .I am an advocate with the Canadian Diabetes Association , this time to get our Provincial Government , BC,…"
"Hi JJ: Great idea for a film! Just remember to emphasize that 38 is not old at all for a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, in fact it is prime time. The problem is the myth that Type 1 diabetes is a childhood disease, despite massive scientific evidence to…"
johnnyjones posted a discussionHow to find yourself again... Update...
Hi all, I put a post up in the forum a few days ago relating to a film I'm intending to make. I got great responses from people and just wanted to say thanks for the insight and encouragement.The next stage for me is to plan the film and make contact with folks whom might like to contribute to it. I'll keep updates going in the forum.Thanks again for the great responses!JJSee More
Tikicristi replied to johnnyjones's discussion 'How to find yourself again...'"Hi I was dx'd at age 21 as a senior in college, completely unexpected and shocking at the time. I am 44 now and doing great. At the time of diagnosis, I took the positive route and tried to never let my condition prevent me from doing anything.…"
Putertech replied to johnnyjones's discussion 'How to find yourself again...'"I was diagnosed at 34, basically by my Type 1 Mom. A month or so before that, I had gone to the Dr. because I was so tired and depressed all the time. She never took any tests, and treated me for depression. Went to visit my parents (in another…"
Brianna replied to johnnyjones's discussion 'How to find yourself again...'"This sounds like a great project! It would be great to see the finished product. I have been T1 for what feels like my entire life. (I was diagnosed at 10 but I am in my 30s now and I really do not remember what life was like before T1). In some…"
julez_79 replied to johnnyjones's discussion 'How to find yourself again...'"Hey Mr. Jones – love your project idea and can definitely relate to your experiences. I am 34 now and was diagnosed last summer. It was a complete and utter surprise. The way I was diagnosed was somewhat "bizarre" I d say, I had been…"
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?
- connections
- Date diagnosed
- February 4, 2012
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.6
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Shots
Comment Wall (11 comments)
You need to be a member of Diabetes community by Diabetes Hands Foundation: TuDiabetes to add comments!
Join Diabetes community by Diabetes Hands Foundation: TuDiabetes
- At 4:17am on April 16, 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 Johnny!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- At 1:57am on April 16, 2013, rick phillips said…
JohnnyJones, Happy Birthday !! Here is hoping your day is full of joy and happiness.
- At 5:19pm on February 26, 2013,
Marie B said… I think this is it
http://www.tudiabetes.org/video/joslin-diabetes-innovation-day-2-keynote-manny-hernandez-fullit's long, so watch it when you have a good half hour. you will see why he is my personal hero
- At 5:43am on November 23, 2012, Marie B said…
hey Johnny, sorry no one was around last night in the chat, chatting with yourself was a clever way to see if anyone was there, please join us another time.
- At 12:24am on October 26, 2012,
lotsofshots said… Welcome to Tudiabetes, we are so happy that you found the site.
- At 8:32pm on October 11, 2012,
Doris D said… WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY MY FRIEND!!!!!! Please enjoy it here with us!!!
here'a a link to get u on ur way with us http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
to comment back to us just hit the "comment Back" bar under our comments
- At 7:35pm on October 10, 2012, Linda G said…
- At 10:22am on October 10, 2012,
brokenpole said… - Welcome to the family!! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of what you will learn is 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 vent to, if needed.
- At 8:16am on October 10, 2012, Marie B said…
- At 6:45am on October 10, 2012, Marie B said…
hi Johnny, welcome to the community! please join our UK group
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/unitedkingdom
Advertisement
REsources
Groups
From the Diabetes Hands Foundation blog...
Together, We Can Get Diabetes Co-Stars to 10,000 Views!
Above is a photo of Diabetes Hands Foundation’s own Manny Hernandez with the stars of the Diabetes Co-Stars Video, “Strength in Numbers.” In case you haven’t heard the news yet, there is a new video making it’s way through the …Continue Reading
Congratulations Diabetes Advocates Scholarship Recipients!
The Diabetes Hands Foundation and Diabetes Advocates Program is proud to announce and congratulate the members of DA who were granted scholarships to attend diabetes conferences in 2013! Thanks to a generous grant from Novo Nordisk, in 2013 we were …Continue Reading
TuDiabetes Team
DHF STAFF
 Manny Hernandez(Co-Founder, Editor, has LADA)
|
DHF VOLUNTEERS
Lead Administrator
 Bradford (has type 1) |
Administrators
 Lorraine (mother of type 1) |
 Marie B (has type 1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIKE us on Facebook
Spread the word
This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
© 2013 A community of people touched by diabetes, run by the Diabetes Hands Foundation.
