| How do you fell personally about being a diabetic:
Now I feel normal. I don't let myself dwell over this because life is too short as it is.
Have you suffered any verbsl insults or abuse because you are a diabetic
No I haven't gotten any insults or abuse
How you suffered any physical abuse or harrassment
N/A
How long have you been a diabetic for
16 years
Do you recieve any finacial assistance
No
How does it affect your day-to-day life
Just constantly checking my bg's and giving myself insulin and try to watch what I eat
How does it affect the lives of people around you
The only affect other people around me have is when I'm low and moody. Watch out!!!! Other than that I don't get anyone else really involved with it.
Is your budget affected
No really. I have good health insurance
Should people feel sorry for you
Absolutely not!!! When people ask me about it I make it sound like it's no big deal. Like having a cold. I don't want anyone feeling bad for me.
Does it affect your job
No and hopefully it won't.
Would you choose not to be a diabetic
ABSOLUTELY!!! | 
