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Has Anyone Got An Inspirational Quote Or Two That Relates To Their Journey With Diabetes?

Discussion in 'Ask A Question' started by Debandez, Aug 18, 2018.

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  1. bulkbiker

    bulkbiker Type 2 · Oracle

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    Stop looking for bl**dy bread replacements and just do without?

    Do I appear to have a soapbox on this issue? :D
     
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    #21 bulkbiker, Aug 19, 2018 at 2:56 PM
  2. karen8967

    karen8967 Type 1 · Expert

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    be a voice not an echo :)
     
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    #22 karen8967, Aug 19, 2018 at 3:31 PM
  3. zand

    zand Type 2 · Expert

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    Also stolen from @Dillinger - 'Always go against the grain'
     
    #23 zand, Aug 19, 2018 at 4:27 PM
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    carty Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    If in doubt say nowt
    Carol
     
    #24 carty, Aug 19, 2018 at 4:35 PM
  5. Guzzler

    Guzzler Type 2 · Master

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    'When you make the finding yourself - even if you're the last person on earth to see the light - you'll never forget it.'
    Carl Sagan.
     
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    #25 Guzzler, Aug 19, 2018 at 4:50 PM
  6. yingtong

    yingtong Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    Don't let diabetes rule you,you rule the diabetes.
     
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    #26 yingtong, Aug 19, 2018 at 7:36 PM
  7. Jaylee

    Jaylee Type 1 · Moderator
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    Blessed are the cheesemakers... ;)
     
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    #27 Jaylee, Aug 19, 2018 at 8:19 PM
  8. Debandez

    Debandez Type 2 (in remission!) · Well-Known Member

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    Thanks everyone I've got a nice back page of quotes now :)
     
    #28 Debandez, Aug 19, 2018 at 9:46 PM
  9. Grumpy ole thing

    Grumpy ole thing Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    I'm still standing...:singing:
     
    #29 Grumpy ole thing, Aug 19, 2018 at 10:07 PM
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    Grumpy ole thing Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    ..and courtesy of Sarah Millican...Don't wait for the light at the end of the tunnel....stomp on down there and turn the f****r on yourself (soz for ****s; direct quote and I love it) x
     
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    #30 Grumpy ole thing, Aug 19, 2018 at 10:16 PM
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    Robbity Type 2 · Expert

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    A little light relief tongue in cheek one from a thread "Aint no cure for Dah-bee-tus" ?
    We're not going to let dat der dah-bee-tus beat us!

    Robbity
     
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    #31 Robbity, Aug 20, 2018 at 12:59 PM
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    rhubarb73 Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    It's not the burger it's the bun
     
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    #32 rhubarb73, Aug 22, 2018 at 9:06 AM
  13. Moggely

    Moggely · Guest

    Ok I'll probably regret this but...: Be kind to diabetics we get enough pricks in our lives as it is". I'm sorry but i found that one on the net so it doesn't count i guess.:facepalm::sorry:
     
    #33 Moggely, Aug 22, 2018 at 10:17 AM
  14. Terrytiddy

    Terrytiddy Type 2 (in remission!) · Well-Known Member

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    "Only dead fish go with the flow be like the salmon and fight the flow"
     
    #34 Terrytiddy, Aug 22, 2018 at 10:35 AM
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    Ellana 2 Type 1 · Member

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    When you feel like stopping think about why you started
     
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    #35 Ellana 2, Aug 22, 2018 at 4:16 PM
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