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There are cancer survivors, people that had babies, others have lost a child or others that are missing limbs. We're all broken somehow and we connect with people that understand how we feel. Who else could we connect with? I won't let being diabetic define me, it's too small a thing and I'm a lot more than that.
And here's a funny thought. If I could go back 11 years and choose to not have diabetes what would I choose? I wouldn't change it. It has made me a much better person.
I can't speak for No2D, but for me it's helped me be more compassionate towards others - diabetes is an individual disease where no one treatment works for all, which makes you stop and think and consider other aspects. I take better care of myself now than I ever have. I understand more about how the body works thanks to diabetes. It's teaching me coping skills and the importance of routine and eating to what my body needs. It makes me proud knowing I'm doing the best I can even on days wher everything goes to ****. It taught me to trust my own gut feeling and to trust my body's signals, and to fight for what I feel is right when it comes to doctors and treatments. I'm not sure if I'd be like that if I hadn't been diagnosed a couple of years ago, to be honest. I even think that if there was a cure being offered to me, I'd probably refuse and continue living with diabetes. It has many downsides but it's also one hell of an invaluable teacher.How diabetes made you a better person? :/
Does anyone else have friends that just dont understand your diabetes?
so you end up feeling more alone than ever?
In my experience the only people who really "get" diabetes and know what it is like are other people with diabetes. That inspired my latest blog https://type1bri.com/popping-the-bubbleDoes anyone else have friends that just dont understand your diabetes?
so you end up feeling more alone than ever?
Only diabetics really understand the emotional upheavals that the condition creates. Shallow lives create shallow understanding. Do you think these people could cope? I think not!Does anyone else have friends that just dont understand your diabetes?
so you end up feeling more alone than ever?
None shall be as blind as those who do not see. Complacency is the stumbling block of awareness.I have friends that are pretty supportive and of course we do joke about diabetes. You might not be surrounding yourself with helpful people. But I completely agree there are some people that don't care until it affects them.
Hi,Does anyone else have friends that just dont understand your diabetes?
so you end up feeling more alone than ever?
Well said. I've been lucky, as I am surrounded by a crew who stand with me when I fall below par. Christmas Eve, while on shift, I suffered a massive hypo (2.1), the team supported me until I recovered. It was very touching.Hi,
I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in January 19th this year , and yes it has shocked me and people don't understand the condition until they have it. But I think it makes you more of a stronger person to accept what you have and dont let it break you.
If your friends dont get you then I dont think they can be true friends to listen to your concerns.
Nathan