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<blockquote data-quote="bgst" data-source="post: 2091454" data-attributes="member: 411804"><p>This is nuts. In a different thread, Clare expressed:</p><p></p><p>"Not long after I was diagnosed at the age of 15 I refused to take my injections a number of times. My brother's used to sit on me while my mum injected me in the bottom or leg. I'm glad they did. I am soon to be 51, have a wonderful life with my husband and yes it's hard being diabetic and sometimes it makes me cry and I feel sorry for myself but I always remember there are people with worse things than me. Hopefully this young girl will grow up and appreciate what was done for her."</p><p></p><p>I agree with her - I developed diabetes in South Africa where the care is nowhere near as good as in the UK. For anyone in the UK that thinks that death is the best answer, could I suggest that you go and visit a 3rd world country where people get half the support we get in the UK to see what life could be like? For some reason they appear to be far happier with far less.</p><p></p><p>Diabetes can be controlled, and many diabetics live a fulfilling life. Some even become Prime Minister of first world countries. Out current Prime Minister (yes, I know she has resigned, but don't let that take away from her awesome achievements) is an example of this. If your medical team are letting you think that Diabetes will hold you back, perhaps you should get a second opinion from another doctor / diabetic specialist?</p><p></p><p>My personal opinion: Diabetes is a condition that can be managed - it is not a death sentence. Take control. Own it. Choose what you want to do. Get out and do it. Don't let Diabetes be an excuse.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bgst, post: 2091454, member: 411804"] This is nuts. In a different thread, Clare expressed: "Not long after I was diagnosed at the age of 15 I refused to take my injections a number of times. My brother's used to sit on me while my mum injected me in the bottom or leg. I'm glad they did. I am soon to be 51, have a wonderful life with my husband and yes it's hard being diabetic and sometimes it makes me cry and I feel sorry for myself but I always remember there are people with worse things than me. Hopefully this young girl will grow up and appreciate what was done for her." I agree with her - I developed diabetes in South Africa where the care is nowhere near as good as in the UK. For anyone in the UK that thinks that death is the best answer, could I suggest that you go and visit a 3rd world country where people get half the support we get in the UK to see what life could be like? For some reason they appear to be far happier with far less. Diabetes can be controlled, and many diabetics live a fulfilling life. Some even become Prime Minister of first world countries. Out current Prime Minister (yes, I know she has resigned, but don't let that take away from her awesome achievements) is an example of this. If your medical team are letting you think that Diabetes will hold you back, perhaps you should get a second opinion from another doctor / diabetic specialist? My personal opinion: Diabetes is a condition that can be managed - it is not a death sentence. Take control. Own it. Choose what you want to do. Get out and do it. Don't let Diabetes be an excuse. [/QUOTE]
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