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What I like about being Diabetic

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It's funny, I met a guy in the gym who happened to have a pack of Dextrosols on the bench. My first question was "Are you diabetic". I then chatted for 45 mins about gym work. It's like we do have a secret club that has some very specific tells that only we can spot, but look innocent to others!
 
I love the fact that I am far healthier since my diagnosis.

I had type 1.5 diagnosed after swine flu that damaged my heart.

It changed my life.

I am now fitter and healthier than I've been in years.

I cycle, I swim, I've started running.... I'm doing my first triathlon in 3 months aged 41.

The non-diabetic me would never have looked after herself as much!

And the great thing.... My heart is now normal again! Woo Hoo!!
 
gemma6549 said:
I get a little sense of excitement if I see someone testing their blood or injecting and feel like I somehow know them in someway, I almost want to wave my hands at them and say "me too!"
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It happens a lot in the waiting room at my surgery and I do say "Me too" and the great bit is that they don't think I'm a nutcase, we chat like we're old friends.
 
I lost around 3 stone, finally got rid of the persistent headaches I suffered every few days, can wear short skirts, and can eat cream, cheese and lots of other dairy without feeling guilty! My type 2 diagnosis was a blessing in disguise.
 
As a recently diagnosed t2 it's good to see people having a positive outlook on life gives me hope and strength that this is a turning point in my life for the better in a way. It's been a wake up call on my lifestyle choices
 
jason134 said:
As a recently diagnosed t2 it's good to see people having a positive outlook on life gives me hope and strength that this is a turning point in my life for the better in a way. It's been a wake up call on my lifestyle choices
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Hi Jason,

If you follow what happens on here you will feel fitter healthier and be happier.

Neil
 
Heathenlass said:
Oh yeah yeah ! :D That would be a GOOD thing ! :D

But wait , wait ... what if we got prescribed a well rounded mature cheddar, got used and dependent on that, then the pricing authority decreed that NHS cheese would henceforth be Tesco Value Mild ?:eek::eek:

Oh the horror !:depressed:

Signy
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Yes, so sorry for you, but it would be bliss for those of us who ADORE soapy, pale, mild cheese. Bring on the cuts in NHS cheese!
 
AndyS said:
Wait what's wrong with rolling up a trouser leg? Got a rather nice tattoo on show if I do that
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I would need to drop my trousers to show my tatt... ;)

With regards to positivity.? I put Mickey Mouse ears on stuff... The Ds easy..
 
My best point about being type 1 was doing the DAFNE course and I e-mail one of the nurses when I have a query. She also helped with changing my insulins. My daughter is also type 1 and on a pump...we try to beat each other when we get our HBA1Cs and we did DAFNE together.
 
nigelho said:
My best point about being type 1 was doing the DAFNE course and I e-mail one of the nurses when I have a query. She also helped with changing my insulins. My daughter is also type 1 and on a pump...we try to beat each other when we get our HBA1Cs and we did DAFNE together.
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That's lovely that you did DAFNE together, I'm trying to convince my dad but he's a bit old school and refuses. I really think it would help him though.

I keep in touch with all the people I did DAFNE with which is really nice, and like you I have a good relationship with the nurses and can contact them anytime.
 
Such a nice idea, Gemma.

For me, I appreciate the diagnosis, because it is forcing me to eat healthy and exercise. It isn't about my vanity anymore, but about my health.
 
When I phone the doctors surgery I always get priority because I am Diabetic. Never have to wait for weeks to get an appointment.
Get to eat chocolate at strange times like in the middle of the night.
 
gemma6549 said:
That's lovely that you did DAFNE together, I'm trying to convince my dad but he's a bit old school and refuses. I really think it would help him though.
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How old is your dad? If you don't mind me asking..
 
What I like about being diabetic is my Accu Chek Mobile meter. It's an awesome piece of design, just about perfect. All gadgets should be this handy.
 
Spiker said:
I was sad being diabetic until I heard about the FREE CHEESE!!!! :-D
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Sadly, the Cheese Parers in Northumbria HCT have taken their job too literally, and removed the free cheese entitlement for diabetics :(

Signy
 
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