Diabetes.co.uk Stuff

[martwolves]

Precisely - I just wanted to know if there other like-minded people out there or if I was on my own with this. Raising awareness raises people's interest and curiosity on many levels. That can't be a bad thing, right? Educating others can help remove the stigma and preconceived prejudices that are often ill or non-informed people. People often ask me openly about T1 and I'm only too happy to answer their questions. Some assume I eat loads of chocs and sweets and that's why I have it until I explain.

 

[anna29]

Hi All.

Can I just chime in with , there are other ways to use or show support besides wearing an item of clothing .
[for those who dont wish to]

Pens,badges,note pads,key rings,lanuards,umbrella's besides the bracelets etc ...

There are ways to add flexibilty here to any persons/members feelings and options.

It is certainly worth considering.

Anna.

 

[martwolves]

Thanks Anna,

I have some of the diabetes uk merch, but would be nice if this site could do something similar.

I fimd this site more useful to me personally and wouldn't mind being an advocate for it. I feel no stigma, I have diabetes and live with it ( hopefully one day I can throttle the b****** into submission, but that's unlikely. Keep up the good work. I'll contact giverny unless you have already!

 

[anna29]

Thanks Anna,

I have some of the diabetes uk merch, but would be nice if this site could do something similar.

I fimd this site more useful to me personally and wouldn't mind being an advocate for it. I feel no stigma, I have diabetes and live with it ( hopefully one day I can throttle the b****** into submission, but that's unlikely. Keep up the good work. I'll contact giverny unless you have already!

Hi martwolves.

I have let the team know of this thread , but it would be nice if you can ask giverny as it is 'your idea' :idea: :thumbup:
We are approachable and will do our best to assist .

Anna.

 

[martwolves]

Wicked Anna!

Thanks for this! It's annoying on BB, when you hit 3 keys at once, but worth persevering for!

Thanks again for your positive support, as ever.

Mart.

Mart is what friends call me, martwolves is my name and where I'm from

 

[Bebo321]

For anyone interested in discussing issues around stigma around diabetes, next week's gbdoc tweet chat on Wednesday night at 9pm is about just that topic.(www.gbdoc.co.uk)
Also - around 'stuff', TeamBG (team blood glucose) are a not-for-profit out there trying to encourage and support anyone with diabetes (T1 and T2) be more active and aim to help challenge the stigma with the slogan 'Out-performing diabetes'. T-shirts and cycle kit available in the shop.

This forum is an excellent source of support and I too think it's a nice idea for people to be able to show their support for the site by wearing a branded top.

Hope to see you in the tweet chat! Bx