I am a relatively new diabetic. When I got the news I joined this forum and I do enjoy reading other peoples posts.
I have one observation though; quite a few correspondents seem to be allowing Diabetes to be the main focus of their lives. I have not yet read any posts explaining how becoming a diabetic has had a positive affect on anyone’s life.
For me it has been a very positive event. Before being diagnosed I was feeling progressively more and more unwell, and I was in danger of beginning to feel very sorry for myself. To be honest I was also starting to worry that there may be something seriously wrong with me.
When my condition was diagnosed my doctor asked if I would like to have some professional counseling. I was grateful but politely declined the kind offer as I had feared far more serious news. I was just pleased to learn that I was only suffering from a very controllable condition, whereas so many others receive much more devastating news. My only emotion at the time was great relief and gratitude to whoever is watching over me.
The only discussion with my Doctor was to review my current situation to see what could be worked on and improved. We considered the following; I am 67 years old, 5” 8” tall, bald, not very good looking, and four stone overweight. We decided we could do nothing about the first four points (unless I lose my feet of course, which would have an affect on my height). The weight could be addressed though so that was my focus.
I am not one for diets or fad eating. I still eat and drink absolutely anything I want and nothing is off limit for me. I just eat only half as much as I used to and I feel so much better for it. On my last visit to the Diabetes nurse I was told I could gain a little weight if I wished as I had lost five stone over the past year. Also my important indicators were perfect.
So let’s keep things in perspective. I feel better than I have for many years and I am likely to live longer because my condition is known and under control. I have a full life again and I am thinking of setting up a new website called “Diabetes, the way to a full and happy life”. Anyone want to join?
I have one observation though; quite a few correspondents seem to be allowing Diabetes to be the main focus of their lives. I have not yet read any posts explaining how becoming a diabetic has had a positive affect on anyone’s life.
For me it has been a very positive event. Before being diagnosed I was feeling progressively more and more unwell, and I was in danger of beginning to feel very sorry for myself. To be honest I was also starting to worry that there may be something seriously wrong with me.
When my condition was diagnosed my doctor asked if I would like to have some professional counseling. I was grateful but politely declined the kind offer as I had feared far more serious news. I was just pleased to learn that I was only suffering from a very controllable condition, whereas so many others receive much more devastating news. My only emotion at the time was great relief and gratitude to whoever is watching over me.
The only discussion with my Doctor was to review my current situation to see what could be worked on and improved. We considered the following; I am 67 years old, 5” 8” tall, bald, not very good looking, and four stone overweight. We decided we could do nothing about the first four points (unless I lose my feet of course, which would have an affect on my height). The weight could be addressed though so that was my focus.
I am not one for diets or fad eating. I still eat and drink absolutely anything I want and nothing is off limit for me. I just eat only half as much as I used to and I feel so much better for it. On my last visit to the Diabetes nurse I was told I could gain a little weight if I wished as I had lost five stone over the past year. Also my important indicators were perfect.
So let’s keep things in perspective. I feel better than I have for many years and I am likely to live longer because my condition is known and under control. I have a full life again and I am thinking of setting up a new website called “Diabetes, the way to a full and happy life”. Anyone want to join?