Comments on: Diabetes Awareness

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Thank you, Bea, for this most important post. Mike was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes a few years ago, so I know what you must go through. He doesn’t have to give himself insulin each day, but he still has to deal with those test strips and all. Not to mention more frequent eye exams, because of the heightened risk of glaucoma.

I agree…we need to find a cure!

Thank you again for this post!

By: Bea

Bea — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I don’t get insulin shots either, but I have to test every day with a lancet device. It can be a burden when you’re newly diagnosed; getting used to carry the glucometer around and having to excuse while you go and pinch yourself in private (so some people won’t gross out) and the simple discomfort it causes is too much sometimes. I think I’m going to add a Glucowatch to my futures purchases. :smile:

By: Jenn

Jenn — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

My mom has type 2 diabetes. She was diagnosed 6 years ago and today she’s doing really well. She takes metaformin twice a day and by following a strict diet she was allowed to stop using insuline. Diabetes is awful but if you take good care of yourself, watch what you eat and excercise regularly you’re heading in the right direction. :)

By: Jenn

Jenn — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

My sister has it. She was trying to diet and fainted, was rushed to the ER which is how she found out she had it. She’s on insulin, but has a device attached to her hip, about the size of a pager, that administers doses throughout the day to keep her levels normal. She does quite well, but it’s a constant vigil. We should all pay close attention to our health.

Hope you’re doing well. See you soon! :wave:

By: Tanya

Tanya — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

My friend has diabetes and she does just fine. She takes insulin. It doesn’t affect her daily rutine much. She an ordinary person. If she wouldn’t have told me she had it, I wouldn’t have even known! :angel: