Comments on: Filling Your Glass http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/05/filling-your-gl.html A gold mine of straight talk and encouragement for people living with diabetes Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:18:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Dana C http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/05/filling-your-gl.html/comment-page-1#comment-40875 Dana C Wed, 07 May 2008 15:24:53 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/05/06/filling-your-glass/#comment-40875 Hi Amy: I've recently discovered your site through TuDiabetes.com and finally realizing there is an entire supportive community out there. Where have I been? What's my deal?! After being diagnosed at 25, and now being 38 and NO ONE around me having diabetes (work and family)- I've sort of been used to doing it all on my own. Here is what I have to add to your "9 things which help me the most" article……..and what helps me stay happy and healthy. 1. Support team- kids, husband, family, doctors, nutritionist, and (finally) online community! I'm not alone! I have never been alone with this disease! Talk about the ups and downs and what is going on. People will listen and love you for who you are. My kids will always give me the biggest hugs and love me - regardless... 2. The "new" Skinny ME! (Achieving and working on a goal) - It's taken 2 years but I've finally lost the baby weight and am down 22 lbs. It's like- "I'm BAAACK!!!" I feel good about myself- no more "Fluffy Old Me". Losing weight with Diabetes is tough, hard and sometimes near impossible. With the same discipline I apply to diabetes I was able to do it for ME. 3. Cute Bag/Accessories- I agree with you… Stick Me Designs has super cute stuff. I just upgraded from the ugly black bag and now I'm ultra-fab and modern now. And it goes with my Coach purse quite well! 4. Lead by Example and Be Proud- I'm out there with my diabetes- it's a part of me. I educate people, talk about it, do shots in public, whatever I have to do. 5. Talk and Discuss- It's okay to let people know if you are having a good day, bad day, so-so day, challenging day, feeling not-so-great day, I hate-this-disease day or I feel fabulous day! The worse thing you could do is keep all of the up and down emotions that come with this disease to yourself. 6. Guilty pleasures (A MUST!)- Good book, celebrity magazine, hot bath, pedicure, go to a movie, watch my reality shows. It's MY TIME for ME… and it keeps my sanity. 7. Brush Teeth, Test, Take a Shot- Daily do a dedicated regime and hard work = we can all live with this disease! Hi Amy: I’ve recently discovered your site through TuDiabetes.com and finally realizing there is an entire supportive community out there. Where have I been? What’s my deal?! After being diagnosed at 25, and now being 38 and NO ONE around me having diabetes (work and family)- I’ve sort of been used to doing it all on my own. Here is what I have to add to your “9 things which help me the most” article……..and what helps me stay happy and healthy.

1. Support team- kids, husband, family, doctors, nutritionist, and (finally) online community! I’m not alone! I have never been alone with this disease! Talk about the ups and downs and what is going on. People will listen and love you for who you are. My kids will always give me the biggest hugs and love me – regardless…

2. The “new” Skinny ME! (Achieving and working on a goal) – It’s taken 2 years but I’ve finally lost the baby weight and am down 22 lbs. It’s like- “I’m BAAACK!!!” I feel good about myself- no more “Fluffy Old Me”. Losing weight with Diabetes is tough, hard and sometimes near impossible. With the same discipline I apply to diabetes I was able to do it for ME.

3. Cute Bag/Accessories- I agree with you… Stick Me Designs has super cute stuff. I just upgraded from the ugly black bag and now I’m ultra-fab and modern now. And it goes with my Coach purse quite well!

4. Lead by Example and Be Proud- I’m out there with my diabetes- it’s a part of me. I educate people, talk about it, do shots in public, whatever I have to do.

5. Talk and Discuss- It’s okay to let people know if you are having a good day, bad day, so-so day, challenging day, feeling not-so-great day, I hate-this-disease day or I feel fabulous day! The worse thing you could do is keep all of the up and down emotions that come with this disease to yourself.

6. Guilty pleasures (A MUST!)- Good book, celebrity magazine, hot bath, pedicure, go to a movie, watch my reality shows. It’s MY TIME for ME… and it keeps my sanity.

7. Brush Teeth, Test, Take a Shot- Daily do a dedicated regime and hard work = we can all live with this disease!

]]> By: Auntly H http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/05/filling-your-gl.html/comment-page-1#comment-40874 Auntly H Wed, 07 May 2008 03:43:01 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/05/06/filling-your-glass/#comment-40874 that reminds me... i owe you a post about why I think my endo is so fab! that reminds me… i owe you a post about why I think my endo is so fab!

]]> By: Lauren http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/05/filling-your-gl.html/comment-page-1#comment-40873 Lauren Wed, 07 May 2008 02:56:03 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/05/06/filling-your-glass/#comment-40873 I second the above comment regarding the importance of vitamin D! Regarding the list -- I don't think patients should view their doctor as a friend. Sometimes doctors have to deliver bad news, or say things patients don't want to hear. Professional distance is a good thing for doctors AND patients. I see my doctor for medical advice; I rely on my friends for friendship. I second the above comment regarding the importance of vitamin D!

Regarding the list — I don’t think patients should view their doctor as a friend. Sometimes doctors have to deliver bad news, or say things patients don’t want to hear. Professional distance is a good thing for doctors AND patients. I see my doctor for medical advice; I rely on my friends for friendship.

]]> By: Diane J Standiford http://www.diabetesmine.com/2008/05/filling-your-gl.html/comment-page-1#comment-40872 Diane J Standiford Tue, 06 May 2008 20:10:14 +0000 http://diabetesmine.dreamhosters.com/2008/05/06/filling-your-glass/#comment-40872 Music also helps stave off dementia. A brain healthy activity at any age, any illness. Your blog is highlighted today on my blog. Vit D--good for MS too. Music also helps stave off dementia. A brain healthy activity at any age, any illness. Your blog is highlighted today on my blog. Vit D–good for MS too.

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