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From Diabetes Self-Management Blog
The “Terrorism” of Diabetes
Joe Nelson
Since the fall of the twin towers on 9/11, we who live in the United
States have collectively experienced a new way of lifeone that is
affected by the possibility of something horrible happening.
Before this tragedy, most of us were relatively innocent, not
intending to harm anyone else in the world and somewhat naive about
the potential for bad things to happen. We found out on 9/11 that
that some things cannot be controlled, and we are finding out now
through our fear about more bad things happening that the cost is
high, emotionally and energy-wise, when trying to prevent future
events. It would be great if we could ignore and deny this reality,
but if you’ve been to the airport recently or watched the news, it’s
hard to stay unaffected.
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Note to newer members:
This guy,Robert Stickler, has been on this site before. He likes to post
messages like this apparently to incite controversy and bad feelings. He insults
people who question his claims of perfect readings and tries to get other people
to engage in arguments about how easy or hard it is to control one’s blood
sugar. Do a search in his name and you will see posts in 2005 where he does
exactly this. Thought I would give you a heads-up in case you would like to
forego his type of “sharing”.

Hi: I’m 58 & have severe neurophapy. I take cymbalta for the pain & it
helps lot. New to the group.

Hi
I was dx with type 1 on July 23,1976 and have been on and off insulin
pumps snice 1980.
Right now its really tough because I do not have health insurance with
my current job so its very fustrating trying to swing things on my own.
Glad I found this group and look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks !
JOanna

Hi Eileen,
The diagnosis of diabetes can be very hard to go through. I was only 9 when
I was diagnosed with type 1, insulin-dependent diabetes, but no matter the
age it is a diagnosis that requires major life changes, many of which are
unpleasant (finger pokes for testing blood sugar, insulin injections, A1c
tests, etc.) or else very challenging (eating healthy, exercising regularly,
etc.). Although it’s perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed, sad, frightened,
or angry when you learn you have diabetes, it’s also important to put these
emotions aside after a while and learn to manage the condition. Diabetes is
a condition that CAN be managed, and people CAN live a relatively normal
life if they have the right tools and knowledge. The insulins, glucose
meters, and other tools available to diabetics today are vastly improved
over those available even 14 years ago when I was diagnosed.
I am also a full-time student, so I understand how stressful that can be. I
do not think you should have to be a “caregiver” to your mother unless she
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Hi I would like to talk to other diabetics.
but nobodys there.

i’m new to the group and the computer! please be patient.

Hi I’m new to the group. BI-Polar and diabetic. Type 1 and have been
for 20 years. I’m 41.

Im Linda and I just joined the group. I just found out I am diabetic. Im
42 years old. I also have mild neuropathy. I still cant believe it
happened to me and Im having trouble accepting it. My daughter is 16 and
shes been diabetic 4 years now and takes insulin. Im hoping to make some
friends and get to know others who have type 2 diabetes too. Thanks for
accepting me in the group. Linda

I just found this group and I hope it turns out to be beneficial.
Many of the groups (diabetes) are not active, everyone seems to be
knowledgable and commited to helping others. Here goes…I live in
the Chicago ‘burbs and need a new endo, any suggestions on who/where
to stay away from or lean towards? I realize no one can solicit, I
was hoping for an informed opinion. I also have a ? re: emotional
rebouding after a low BS reaction. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks again and I hope to hear from you soon