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Hi, I'm here hoping to enlighten my long-time partner's daughter, who is a 20-something diabetic, a lovely girl who's health we'd hate to see suffer further than it already has; but in our view the way she's going it can only do so.

Exercise and diet are particular issues, with some really serious flouting of both going on (zero exercise and atrocious diet).

I was actually wondering if there's anybody in the local area whom I could be-friend and whom after a period said diabetic woman could meet socially to see for herself what is going to happen if she don't get sensible.....

...i know it sounds grisly and a bit dis-tasteful, but talking has failed and maybe someone who's lost a foot or a toe or sight in one eye or something might make her see sense before it happens to her too.

We're located approx mid way between Cirencester and Swindon.

Also, I enjoy writing to people online by email or by snail-mail, every few weeks (platonic), so if anyone would like a pen-friend lets share our interests and 'chat'


A few words about me before I go relating to things I enjoy / do. Driving, Gardening, Writing, Sewing, Cycling, DIY, Board Games, Camping, Ballad-y music, Judge Judy, Game Shows, Unemployed.
Also, if anyone needs practical help, a lift, DIY, whatever; in my sort of area, feel free to ask
 
:lol: im sorry maybe its just me but this is hysterical, you want someone who lost a foot or worse to come and prod? thats gonna make the person feel great, reading about complications wouldnt be enough? you want to see the suffering in the flesh, maybe you could ask the person to groan a bit lol, i understand you are worried but maybee print out some literature explaining the possible effects of bad control, read up on good control then gently try to help them take control, she is an adult and will have to do this for herself, sure you can try to help by learning about it yourself, perhaps she would like to come onto this forum and chat with some folks in a similar situation to her, but trying to round up a poor person that has been through hell to try and shock her into something sounds :crazy:

just my opinion

good luck
 
Andy, Andy, you're missing the opportunity of a lifetime here! We could set up an agency with a register of folk with missing bits and bobs and rent them out to scare non-compliant newbie diabetics.
Obviously we'd have a sliding scale - say £10 for a missing toe, £25 for a foot, £50 for a whole leg etc... 10% commission for us and everyone's a winer!


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When I was that age I hated being reminded about all the awful stuff and desperately wanted positive help to improve things without being judged as a 'bad diabetic'.
Maybe find her a diabetic who can be a positive role model for her. One that can help and guide her?

Just a thought

Kat



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Sparky,

It's a good idea but we'd have to watch out for people who amputated limbs for profit.

In the run up to Christmas it may be a good way to make a few extra pounds, I've still got 10 toes but I think I could spare one if you could guarantee me enough work.

:thumbup: Cara
 
The only party piece I have is being able to turn the bog into a jaquzzi when I point Percy at the porcelain-how much is that worth guys? :thumbup:
 
This thread has gone quite silly :roll:

Please try helping the OP somewhat more productively and supportively

SewK8 said:
When I was that age I hated being reminded about all the awful stuff and desperately wanted positive help to improve things without being judged as a 'bad diabetic'.
Maybe find her a diabetic who can be a positive role model for her. One that can help and guide her?

Just a thought

Kat



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I agree with SewK8's post - a positive role model would/could inspire and encourage her much 'more' :thumbup:
 
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