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06-17-2011, 11:55 AM
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Accept the diagnosis, take the bull by the horns and get on with your life! Others have done this and you can do this as well!
Diabetes is a lifestyle change, many people attribute the fact that they eat better and take better care of their bodies to diabetes. Some actually say that they are healthier than their friends, because of this lifestyle change. Diabetes is not a death sentence, it is an inconvenience. If you need inspiration, take a look in the children's section, some of them are less 1 year, you are 21 years old and you got to experience life without the big D for a pretty good while. These children will grow up to be strong healthy children and have a happy childhood because their parents will see to that. Diabetes is overcome by action, do something about it!
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06-18-2011, 04:44 PM
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T1 isn't a life sentence!
Welcome to this forum goose55,
I suggest you view Diabetes as a manageable medical condition and not a disease nor an handicap! I went through the same stage last December when I was diagnosed with T1 db overnight, I understand what you're going through and let me tell you that once you accept your condition everything will be better. Many people with Type1 diabetes go on living there lives as anybody else and some even better than others. My nurse from the diabetic learning center once told me that the life style that diabetics have to follow is nothing special, it's the life style everybody should follow. As a future marine/navy you shouldn't have any problems managing your db since discipline and self awareness are the essential tools in db management! If you manage to maintain your BG under control, maintain a great log (shouldn't be a problem with Glucose Buddy  ) and learn how your body reacts to carbs and insulin, you'll be able to ask your endocrinologist to switch you to the pump. If it works for you, you'll soon realize that you can do what you want and when you want. Ok, the part about eating anything you want and whenever you want that's another subject and unfortunately something you'll have to let go , you'll just eat what you need when your body needs it.  As far as I'm concerned T1 db isn't a life sentence, it's just a new way of life, a better way all together. I admit it, a life with it's occasional inconvenience of the insulin injections but not that bad! Enjoy this forum, it's full of great info and many people in your situation.
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Type 1, since 12/2010 "Diabetes is a manageable condition not an handicap!"
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06-20-2011, 03:43 AM
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I was diagnosed at age 12 and during the honeymoon phase I didn't understand why everyone made having diabetes such a big deal but then the honeymoon ended! I'm not going to lie to you and tell you that the past 13 years have been easy because they haven't but once you come to terms with the diagnosis you will be able to have better control! I still have my fair share of highs and lows and it's a daily struggle sometimes BUT I have come to realize that I am a stronger person because of it. What helps me is letting people know what's going on. My friends, coworkers, and family can now tell when I'm having a high or low and they help me take care of myself! Don't ever be afraid to share the diagnosis with people because you never know when you will need those people to help get you back on track! I believe that denial is common with the diagnosis but the sooner you try and except it the better off you will be!! Diabetes should not have control of you! You need to get control of it!!
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