since getting diabetes i had a good look at my life.i realised my life revolved around bringing my kids around to their matches and mainly watching tv.i realised that i had no friends either.so i decided to get involved in the community.i set up a neighbourhood watch and residents association.i know that might sound a bit geeky but i now have gained a lot of new friends . we are having a big party sunday week to help everyone get to know each other.our estate is a little over a year old.as a result of this i got elected vice chairman of our community council,we organise anything that happens in our village.our next big project is building a community centre.then if i didnt have enough to do i decided to set up a youth club.this is starting up at the end of september.i have gone from one extreme to the other but i am really loving it.i have more friends now than i ever had before and i feel a lot better about myself as well.thanks for reading
dermot