I am if I can post my pics here so you can see but if not I could include you as a friend on fb and you could go and check out some of my art.
Comic book and tattoo stuff mostly
Letās connect through FB - send me a message and I will add you - my link is on my website, www.odilonvert.com
I just wanna addā¦if ONE MORE PERSON tells me they have a diet that will cure my diabetes I will personally beat them with my meterā¦it is NOT diet related, it is not anything related to what I did or didnāt eatā¦
Sorryā¦venting againā¦been a good day to ventā¦Go Teamā¦
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I disagree
When I eat bread pasta or rice my levels are affected for days after
But if I donāt I take less insulin and itās always low
I hear you. Thereās a lot of ignorance out there about T1, especially.
Like a few other posters, I was not diagnosed with Type 1 until my 20ās so my idea of ānormalā changed at an age where I felt sorry for myself with my diagnosis because I felt like others my age were out having fun without a care in the world while I was learning to give insulin injections to oranges (thatās how they taught me in the hospital). I fell into denial for several years then woke up when I realized my little one needed a mother so I better start figuring this thing out if I wanted to see her grown. I started taking care of myself, not so much for me at that time, but for her. She was my motivation because I needed to be there for her. Everyone has to find their own motivation.
Iām now 30 years into this insulin journey, postmenopausal, and my little one has a Ph.D., married and working as a Clinical Director with kids with Autism. My husband and I celebrated our 32nd wedding anniversary this year and are hoping for grandchildren in the next few years. I can honestly say that while Diabetes is not something I would choose, it has made me a stronger person and has not stopped me from doing most anything. Life is good.
Out of necessity, I live a healthier lifestyle than the majority of my coworkers, but thatās a good thing. I remind myself and those around me frequently that everyone in life has their cross to bear - mine just happens to be Diabetes. I have coworkers with severe Psoriasis, heart failure, a benign brain tumor, chronic back pain so everybody around me is dealing with something. Whether itās health issues, family issues, job security, the people around us have their own load to carry.
The one regret, yet at the same time a blessing, that I have is that I wasnāt diagnosed until after marriage. A part of me feels bad because my husband didnāt sign up for this diabetes journey - part of that āfor better or worseā thing. While heās always tried to understand, he canāt really because itās not his body. I think there is a special place for those loved ones who love us, help us and support us through this journey. Heās adjusted his diet to my low carb way of life and itās now just part of our lifestyle. He once saved my life the one and only time I needed a glucagon shot after mixing up insulin injections. He nudges me at night when my Dexcom alerts me of low blood sugar. Those supportive friends, coworkers, and family members are a blessing.
And on those occasions when Iām struggling to find positivity, I come here. It helps knowing youāre not alone.
Take care everyone and thank you for being the wonderful caring community you are! Have a lovely day!
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You must be very proud. Your wise decision to start taking good care of your diabetes way back then continues to reward you!
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