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Life with Diabetes

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Type-2-Havent-A-Clue

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Would you say that living with Diabetes has made you discover things about yourself that you didn’t know previously?

Things like your determination, resilience, confidence? Or something else?

For me I’ve found dietary changes are easier than I first thought they would be (and much more delicious!)
 
To be honest, I found I am the same person I was before my diagnosis.
 
Undoubtedly @Type-2-Havent-A-Clue.
Having to stick to a diet, learning to give myself injections, being creative with timetabling injections and meals, seeing things through, responsible driving, planning ahead, a better diet than most my age, learning to tolerate delayed gratification, finding a way to deal with the embarrassment of hypos and having one science subject where I knew more than the rest of the class.
Scuba diving was out, kite flying was in.
 
It’s certainly made me see the rest of the world in a completely different light. I once thought that “the system” of society had its peoples best interests at heart. Now I realise it’s all about money and greed. Very enlightening.
 
I find it's like a job... the better I manage it, the better I enjoy life. In a way it's probably saved my life. I eat better than I ever have, I look after myself better... the list goes on. And I try and keep learning more about it everyday, which helps to improve how I manage it. Good results are always satisfying when you work so hard at it. Has added a certain level of determination.
 
Type-2-Havent-A-Clue said:
Would you say that living with Diabetes has made you discover things about yourself that you didn’t know previously?

Things like your determination, resilience, confidence? Or something else?

For me I’ve found dietary changes are easier than I first thought they would be (and much more delicious!)
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I didn't know carbs were my kryptonite, weight-wise. But that's more a physical thing than a mental one. Due to other issues I already knew I was one stubborn **** (insert word of choice), so the diet change wasn't difficult or anything...

I had rather given up hope for a bunch of things though. But as my weight shifted and my bloodsugars lowered, I got more energy and a bit more stamina to do things I hadn't been able to anymore previously. So maybe I learned things aren't always as hopeless as they seem. Nor I as helpless to change anything.
 
The starred word is 'lady'.
Stubbornness is a virtue to be much admired and promoted in this treacherous world of Big Food and Big Pharma!!
 
kitedoc said:
The starred word is 'lady'.
Stubbornness is a virtue to be much admired and promoted in this treacherous world of Big Food and Big Pharma!!
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Yep, we've been deceived and lied too for too long imo.
 
For me it's made me wonder just what else is corrupted.

I feel the Matrix and cyberpunk is rather less of a fantasy.
 
I'm utterly astonished I'm actually very good at this food to insulin thing I've been doing for 2 years now. Either that or my diabetes is better behaved than other peoples'. It just doesn't really fit my profile to stay constantly alert and base my choices on my meter, as I can't really keep the rest of my life in order.
Not a clue why the diabetes part works so well for me, but very happy with it :)
 
It hasn't changed my character but then D wasn't my first (life changing) diagnosis. I have applied just as much gusto to learning to live with this condition as I have to the others. Yes, the initial diagnosis was a shock and I went through the plethora of emotions to get where I am now but I'm still just as grumpy, suspicious and pernickety as I always have been.
 
Type-2-Havent-A-Clue said:
Would you say that living with Diabetes has made you discover things about yourself that you didn’t know previously?

Things like your determination, resilience, confidence? Or something else?

For me I’ve found dietary changes are easier than I first thought they would be (and much more delicious!)
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I already knew I am a determined character, resilient and capable of self empowerment having been diagnosed with cancer and getting through 12 months of aggressive treatment successfully and relatively unscathed. One thing the diabetes diagnosis did for me was give me the kick up the bum I needed to lose weight, which has made me more confidence in my own body.
 
Type-2-Havent-A-Clue said:
Would you say that living with Diabetes has made you discover things about yourself that you didn’t know previously?

Things like your determination, resilience, confidence? Or something else?

For me I’ve found dietary changes are easier than I first thought they would be (and much more delicious!)
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I found out how strong I was mentally. Type 1 on my own with two children to look after and a job too, it wasn't easy, but just had to get on with it and it made me fight harder and still does, so still here after 3 decades with life's up's and downs :)
 
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At the time, I was scared still. I knew I had to change the way I eat and lose weight.
The only thing that worries me now, is that I have neuropathy which has effected the way I walk, but I blame that on myself
 
ally1 said:
At the time, I was scared still. I knew I had to change the way I eat and lose weight.
The only thing that worries me now, is that I have neuropathy which has effected the way I walk, but I blame that on myself
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You've had to contend with far more than most of us, Ally and you've proved that you're a fighter. Please, do not blame yourself.
 
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