I would think if I was newly diagnosed, I would like to know the diagnosis wasn't the end of everything.
I would like to know there was a light at the end of the tunnel.
I would like to know, from someone that was 'not new to diabetes' (as per the first post) that diabetes can actually improve what you can do, not restrict it.
I would like to know instead of possibly dying from a heart attack due to being overweight, and unhealthy, you can see the bottom of the sea, and enjoy a sport you only ever dreamed of.
I would like to know I could be spontaneous, and still have good levels, and reduce my meds.
I would also like to know LC means I have difficulty eating carbs in future.
I would like to think the newly diagnosed will become the old hands, and choose a lifestyle that suits them, and feels that they can share with others.
I like to know I was an individual, and that the path I choose is my own, and works for me, based on my mix, not someone else's.
If I was newly diagnosed, I'd like all the facts, and then I'd like to make my own choice, and have others respect it, as it works for me.
It's a great chat ....excuse me kat but douglas has said "As to why I post, I post so others can have an opinion of my posts." i am just having a chat here, what are you defending him for?
am i being disrespectful?
i am not criticising hes blog, im asking a question of him and for hes opinion
i have already stated i find his blog interesting
It's a great chat ....
But I do get concerned that the thread will get closed again ...
New or not , I wonder what makes it appear so,difficult to share individual blogs...
I find individual blogs Interesting ....
Some threads for example have in the past been closed with some members saying they are leaving , what did new people or more experienced posters think then ...not always about food either ...
Let's all respect the fact that this site is for everyone all being used at different times for different needs ....
Can't see a problem, it's my life, and my reasons for posting, and I'd rather it was clear to be honest.
No need to apologise ...so this wasnt directed at me? this i misunderstood to mean i ws making it difficult to share his blog, and i was risking getting his blog closed? and i was being disrespectful and suggesting the site wasnt for everyone? i do appologise i got that wrong
That their own way in the best way for them.
And that they need to consider what they want from their life.
And as part of the answer, the question has to be,
would you eat as you used to?
would you rather not have been diagnosed diabetic?
If you can honestly answer yes, I would say you need to consider your choices since diagnosis.
I can honestly answer no.
I wouldn't go back to eating as I used to.
I was diagnosed diabetic.
My life improved.
I lost weight.
I became fitter.
I invested heavily in me, I exercised, I dieted, (and yes, it was hard)
But I learned.
No pain, no gain, is always true.
I learnt there was no quick fix.
I'm healthier.
I do a lot more than I used to.
I (hopefully) won't die of a heart attack or stroke.
I have a full dive medical annually, so I'm certified healthy.
So,
I hope newly diagnosed read this, and realise I got me into this, but I got me out as well, and came out better.
Diabetes is different for everyone, I've been honest, over who I am, and what I've done, and that's all I can do.
That's where we will always differ.
You think of them as your children and they need to be led, and you believe that, so you feel you need to tell them to follow your way.
I think of them as adults, so I feel the need to help them find their own way.