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Why all the hoopla about 10K?

I am unsure why all the hoopla about 10 K members? That is nice and all but it gives me the feeling it's being lauded as a bragging right. It does nothing to help those with of affected by diabetes. Besides aren't there like 30 million people or more with diabetes? Why not just keep quiet about the number thing? Continue

Added by Phil on July 23, 2009 at 9:20am — 22 Comments

Do you prefer to be called "Diabetic" or "Someone with diabetes" or something else?

I have always been a bit turned off by people referring to me as "diabetic". For some reason I prefer being referred to as that guy who "has diabetes" as opposed to he's "diabetic". I suppose its no big deal really. I am curious to hear others thoughts on this. When people acknowledge your diabetes - Do you (A) Prefer to be called "Diabetic". (B) Prefer to be call "a person (insert your name here) who has Diabetes". (C) Prefer no one says anything about your diabetes at all. (D) Don't Care one… Continue

Added by Phil on May 20, 2009 at 8:48am — 21 Comments

Diabetes Motivation

Motivation and Diabetes Personal Background As a mental health counselor I am in the business of helping people see their strengths, adapt to changes, and learn to thrive with sometimes very challenging situations and conditions. As a person with type 1 diabetes I learned at an early age the importance of making healthy choices and have also survived through many incidents that occurred directly due to making unhealthy choices. Like the 3 times I have needed the assistance of t… Continue

Added by Phil on September 10, 2008 at 6:00am — No Comments

Positive attitude.

I have a post podcast on positive attitude and how important it is with diabetes - please make time to listen and provide me with feedback. Here it is: http://www.diabetespowershow.com/DiabetesPowerShow_46.html Just copy and paste it into your webbrowser - top of your screen. Then follow directions to listen to podcast. Let's use this blog to talk about this important topic of the intersection of attitude and diabetes. Continue

Added by Phil on September 8, 2008 at 8:39pm — 2 Comments

I believe

I just got this from a friend who has type 1 diabetes - I hope you enjoy it.. No need to pass it on unless you want to of course..... BELIEVE! A Birth Certificate shows that we were born A Death Certificate shows that we died Pictures show that we lived! Have a seat . . . Relax . . . And read this slowly. ********************************** I believe ..... That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mea… Continue

Added by Phil on August 5, 2008 at 10:00pm — 7 Comments

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