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<blockquote data-quote="Phoenix55" data-source="post: 1733873" data-attributes="member: 242273"><p>There is a world of difference between the 'Pollyanna's who bury their head in the sand and pretend that nothing is wrong and those who face the fact that everything is not perfect but get on with life and make the best they can of the situation, trying to help other people in similar situations. Being diabetic is not a death sentence now as it was in the past, and there are various high profile individuals who are diabetic but have not let it stop them from winning international renown. I do not presume to win even local fame but I do want to let other people know that diabetes does not stop you from doing what you want to achieve. You can live a worthwhile and fulfilling life as any type of diabetic if you stop feeling sorry for yourself. Just today a colleague was surprised to find I was diabetic and came out with the cliche 'but you don't look like a diabetic'!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Phoenix55, post: 1733873, member: 242273"] There is a world of difference between the 'Pollyanna's who bury their head in the sand and pretend that nothing is wrong and those who face the fact that everything is not perfect but get on with life and make the best they can of the situation, trying to help other people in similar situations. Being diabetic is not a death sentence now as it was in the past, and there are various high profile individuals who are diabetic but have not let it stop them from winning international renown. I do not presume to win even local fame but I do want to let other people know that diabetes does not stop you from doing what you want to achieve. You can live a worthwhile and fulfilling life as any type of diabetic if you stop feeling sorry for yourself. Just today a colleague was surprised to find I was diabetic and came out with the cliche 'but you don't look like a diabetic'! [/QUOTE]
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