Today is the first day of
Diabetes Blog Week. There is a new topic everyday, today’s topic is “
Message Monday.” I feel bad because today has been a nightmare, but it is important for me to take part in this. I encourage everyone to read through the
posts and consider taking part.
So why did I come here? I guess you would say “it is complicated.” I originally started reading and becoming active the on-line community because I thought that it was critical to helping myself. And in the end that was true. I learned a lot from others and eventually learned to share with others. I attained better control of my diabetes and achieve (some level) of peace with my diabetes. But over time things changed. I changed. It became more than just peer to peer support. Eventually it became important to try to effect change.
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Thank you for all you do for T2s Brian. It is wonderful to have a ‘voice’ like yours to defend us against all insults and to explain things to us.
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I’m loving your blog post, Brian! Just had to say it here, because I can’t seem to figure out how to leave a comment on your actual blog from my iPhone…
While I hope that you find the support YOU need - I do want to say thank you. Your writing has certainly educated and inspired me. I certainly felt the shame you so eloquently described in your blog - and I still do, sometimes. Thank you for doing what you do!
Since you asked. I am a non insulin dependant t2 on diet and Exercise only.
Which is not an insignificant portion of the community, and now with the new Prediabetics it will only grow. I would suggest that you and this site would concentrate more on this sector which may need no or minimal medication.
You should take some time and connect with us. **
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