Hello everyone….
I have not posted here before, and visit here a
few times a week. I just read some of the posts and
understand what everyone is going through. I am 32 and a
type I diabetic for about 10 years, that I know of,
and know all about the struggles and the stigma. I
know how hard it is to reveal that you are a diabetic
without the “normal” people giving you the fish eye
thinking your going to pass out or cause them some kind of
delima. So I just keep it to myself untill it needs to be
known. Most of my friends know about my diabetes, but
don’t understand how it feels to have it so I just go
with it. I don’t check my sugars or take my shots in
front of friends, family or other people I keep that to
myself because it does get really old talking and
explaining to them what is going on. However, if I do need
some help during a low sugar I will ask. I share and
understand a lot of the feelings I have read from other
posts. It is hard for me to find a balance day to day
because I have no set routine as far as work, eating
sametime, quantity, and insulin dosage. I am in pretty good
control though. Dining out and dating is difficult for me
also. I have gotten the brush off from dates when it is
revealed that I am a diabetic, who cares. I don’t let it
get to me much and at a restaurant people always
wonder why I have to go to the rest room right after the
food is served, oh well. Everyone take care, and do
the best you can.