Comments on: National Diabetes Awareness Month: a personal post.

By: The poor diabetic

The poor diabetic — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:40:41 +0000

When I was first diagnosed I was placed on insulin and I have worked so hard to get off it just because I have phobia for needles and this made my management that much worser. I dred ever having to regress back to the Insulin days and this has just been a wakeup call for me to tighten up my management. thanks for the great post
ronn

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:27:30 +0000

Thanks for this post. I really need to get checked for this again…

By: Pubsgal

Pubsgal — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:30:17 +0000

Biz, thanks for writing this! I don’t think people realize that it can progress this way, even with people doing all they can to manage it. I’ve had a taste of insulin-dependent diabetes during both of my pregnancies, and it involves quite a bit of micromanagement. I’ve always been inspired, though, by how gracefully you manage yours. (And how joyfully you and your family live!)

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:25:55 +0000

Thank you for sharing your story.

By: Shelley B

Shelley B — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:20:07 +0000

Biz, I’ve always been so impressed with how diligent you are about managing your diabetes…it takes a lot of effort, and the fact that you are doing so well is a great testament to your daily work. Thanks for this post.

By: Camevil

Camevil — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:52:26 +0000

My only exposure to diabetes was my cat. So needless to say, I knew nothing outside of just making sure she got her shot and didn’t go into shock.

This post was a real eye opener. Thanks for sharing.

By: Katie J

Katie J — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:43:11 +0000

Hi Carla – I just wanted you to know that my post today was because of you. I was not aware that it was Stop Diabetes Month until I stopped by and felt compelled to write a post about it and my personal experience. Thanks for your support, caring and kindness. You are a true blessing to us here in blogland xoxo

By: Miz

Miz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:25:07 +0000

thank YOU Biz. I appreciate the post. Immensely.

By: Jenn@slim-shoppin

Jenn@slim-shoppin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:20:37 +0000

Since Biz and I are twins, it has opened my eyes in how to try to prevent it as long as I can.

I test my blood sugar every few months, and so far have been fine, but like Biz said, there are so many people walking around with it and they don’t even know!

It takes 2 minutes in your doctors office for them to take a blood sample. That’s it!

I have also bought an at home kit available at drug stores for about $10.00 and you can even check yourself.

Thanks Biz! Great article!

By: Marc Feel Good Eating

Marc Feel Good Eating — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:20:19 +0000

I’m not an MD. But I urge everyone to start doing some homework in regards to type 2 diabetes. Sadly the “conventional” recomendations about diet are not helping anyone ;-(

Many people have had good/great succes with a “real food diet”. meats, vegetables and fat.

I’d be happy to share some links if interested.

Marc