tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518074742209144258.post9109466287279115364..comments2012-08-21T12:42:47.000-07:00Comments on Just a Nerd Trying to Make a Difference: Dont Suffer In SilenceElisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13397529978506594172noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518074742209144258.post-58886584633096367972011-04-11T23:48:08.379-07:002011-04-11T23:48:08.379-07:00So happy for you now. Acceptance is this answer to...So happy for you now. Acceptance is this answer to all my problems today, especially my diabetes. It's easier to accept when you don't have a choice. You don't have to like it, but you have to accept it. This has saved my life. When I was diagnosed with diabetes I was 6 years old; I almost went into coma with a count of over a thousand. I remember waking up with tubes in me connected to that thing u pull around that was stuck to my arm. I was little, unsure of what would happen next. Good thing I east scared of needles cause I was taking them many times a day. I practiced on oranges. Mother face me shots till I was old enough. I remember reading literature on statistics of diabetes complications, snd increased hearth attacks, strokes..ect...its like I felt I was going to die young. I always felt I had to work twice as hard just to be normal. Only thing I could compare myself to was the kids with asthma. I understood I needed my medicine to live and took it, I didn't want to get high cause it kills u or low cause then you can hurt yourself. Iv fallen, spilled juice all over myself, the floor, fought with the people trying to give me juice, passed out. It's tough, though I know it will be worse if I stop treatment. Pig insulin became human, syringes became pens, and R and N became novolog and lantas. Now after much denial, cause I really didn't want to be connected to anything, the pride and ego get in the way of what's best got myself. How could I not want the best technology since I want to work in the health field, I would be a contradiction. Also I had s really bad low in the middle of the night that really scared me. So I went on the pump and sensor. It's awesome, do much more peace of mind. Little graphy line be moving. It's cool. If beeps, I wanna throw it like one of my alarm clocks. I hated my diabetes more than anything in my life, I always felt less than, not whole, like something was wrong with me, not normal...all this noise, then I changed. I changed , now I'm grateful I have diabetes. It's a gift, for without it I would not even be in my present course of study. Also I guess I needed something to slow me down...<br />I understand my feelings better now. I never knew how I felt, all feelings were a symptom. If I was angry, I was high, if cold, I was low, if tired, low, if sad, low. Thirsty , high, bathroom,high. Everything is what is is today though. I hope you related to me I know I related with you. It's helpful to know your not alone. Thx <br />- Jesse CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518074742209144258.post-61343841810607160192011-03-29T02:28:21.022-07:002011-03-29T02:28:21.022-07:00Hi
I'm 43 and have had diabetes for 15 years....Hi<br /><br />I'm 43 and have had diabetes for 15 years. I'm now on a course in the UK called DAFNE (dose adjustment for normal eating) and the basis of this course is all about counting your carbohydrate intake and adjusting your dose accordingly....no more need for snacks - unless you want one (as opposed to needing one)<br /><br />the most important thing I've learnt is that we are all responsible for our own well being - having bad control is not the fault of the health service we are under, other than the fact that I should have been put on this course as soon as I was diagnosed.<br /><br />Everyone should remember to take responsibility and while this is a moving story it does boil down to responsibility. I'm not criticizing, just pointing it out. Well done & all the best.<br /><br />AlanAlanJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12873978332287245043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518074742209144258.post-15597752638629623482011-03-28T17:02:14.532-07:002011-03-28T17:02:14.532-07:00Elisa-
I am so glad you started taking better car...Elisa-<br /><br />I am so glad you started taking better care of yourself and understanding diabetes. I am proud of the accomplishments you are making and so glad you found the DOC! Your story is inspirational. <br /><br />Be Blessed<br />CheriseCherisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04574128012078383850noreply@blogger.com