As this forum draws to a close, I wish to thank Manny Hernandez and the many others who brought life to TuD! This forum has given me many important benefits. It connected me with a huge benefactor, a fellow T1D, who got me hooked up with a DIY AID system nine years ago. This system improved my A1c and glucose variability but more importantly, my quality of life.
This community provided a place for me to participate when I experimentally started therapeutic carbohydrate restriction. Looking back at that time in 2012, I can now easily see just how important and pivotal that time was for the peaceful metabolism I enjoy today!
I remember the spirited discussions (some might say rancorous disagreements) that formed my foundation of belief that this dietary intervention was worthwhile. And sustainable, 13 years and counting.
TuD provided a place for me to sort out some of my difficult and complicated emotions as I dealt with my stroke in 2022. Many members expressed their kindness and support during that time. Thank-you!
TuD gave me, a dyed-in-the-wool introvert, a place to write and interact with my community. It helped me realize that expressing kindness and gratitude are the real gems of human communication. I need to continually remind myself of that.
Everything goes through birth, growth, and eventually recedes into the past. It’s one of life’s lessons I’m trying to accept. But I’m not going to focus on TuD’s end, but on its fruit. It has helped me a lot. For that I am grateful for the selfless efforts of Manny, his crew and all TuD supporters!