[xMenace]

Ok, there have been a lot of apparently suicidal noobs come to the boards lately, and they are annoying me. One common response by noobs, and remember we were all noobs at one time, is that they think that everything they enjoy in life is over! They will not be able to do it because they are now diabetic.

I thought it would be a good idea to post all the things I and we have not been able to do or have not been able to do to the fullest of our abilities. I don't want to know what you can do -- maybe I'll start a post for that -- just the bad stuff.

I want the truth people. Lets make it as depressing as possible.

And while you post yours, I'll try to think of one.

[2high]

Ok, here's what I havent been able to do since dxd...

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Wow, what a list!!!

[xMenace]

Got one. 19 years in I get lasered for retinopathy. My peripheral vision sufferred somewhat. I've read that others suffer more and can't drive at night or even lose significant vision. I could still do everything but judge a fly ball well. I was ok in the day time, but at night I was lost. I also couldn't play catch with my brother who has a major league arm. Too dangerous! I also stopped playing the hot corner. Odd that tennis and hockey aren't a problem though.

[parrotletzoo]

Outside of drive truck interstate, join the armed forces, or become a police officer. none of which I'd like to do, there is nothing I can't do because of my diabetes.

Ok, maybe I can't eat an entire cake in one sitting. Actually, I could but I'd feel like **** afterwards and ****, who whats that?

I have to add that I can't drive due to vision loss. but I also have glaucoma in addition to retinopathy and my lack of driving is due to the glaucoma and not so much the retinopathy. Plus I don't feel driving limits me. yay for public transport.

[Funnygrl]

The only restriction I can think of that has personally affected me is that instead of being able to go someplace without bringing stuff, I have to bring my meter and glucose and such.

[camjen1]

Dont you know diabetics are constantly having toes and fingers and noses and legs fall off for minor reasons such as walking around their own houses barefoot? In fact, while we are on the subject, lets not forget to mention that we should also avoid filing calluses, trimming toenails, waxing legs and wearing socks with seams. Dont even get me started on the subject of contact lenses...

Ohh yes, we are sick, SICK I tell you, and we should live in fear that the everyday thing we do may result in heinous consequences, loss of life or indeed, limb. So next time you pick up a kitchen knife to chop some salad, consider the possible consequences. You could cut yourself, a minor injury, which you may well not even feel (due to lack of sensation, neuropathy), let alone see (cos you are blind, retinopathy), which then becomes hideously infected due to the inherent poor healing of all diabetics. Dont you think it would be wiser to buy pre-shredded lettuce leaves and save yourself the possible suffering? In fact, I'm quite suprised kitchen utensils do not yet come with a warning about the possible dangers to people with diabetes.

I think Diana say's it all here!

[jeggeman31]

Originally Posted by 2high

Ok, here's what I havent been able to do since dxd...

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Wow, what a list!!!

Your list is the the same as my list

[parrotletzoo]

OMG cam!! lol

Ok on the whole "don't pick up a kitchen knife to chop salad" thing. a couple of months ago I was doing dishes and dropped a fork on my big toe and it got infected. I ended up on antibiotics and got laughed at by more then one doctor while I got the "wear shoes 24/7" lecture. lol

bad me, dr told me it was his first case of infection due to fork stabbing.

So, um, yeah diabetes limits my ability to do dishes too now! woot! yay!

[BriOnH]

The one and only thing I can not do because of diabetes is go without insulin. Preferrably a bg meter as well, but could survive fine without. That is it. Other then that diabetes hasn't and can't stop me from doing what most non d's can't.

[Cyborg]

There are a few restrictions due to the pump, but on MDI I don't recall any...

[2high]

Originally Posted by parrotletzoo

OMG cam!! lol

Ok on the whole "don't pick up a kitchen knife to chop salad" thing. a couple of months ago I was doing dishes and dropped a fork on my big toe and it got infected. I ended up on antibiotics and got laughed at by more then one doctor while I got the "wear shoes 24/7" lecture. lol

bad me, dr told me it was his first case of infection due to fork stabbing.

So, um, yeah diabetes limits my ability to do dishes too now! woot! yay!

I want that limitation!!!

[Gangrel]

I can't become an NHL star and play Right Wing for the Edmonton Oilers.

Oh, wait, that has nothing to do with diabetes, rather my lack of skill.....hmmm./....

[Ricros]

The only one I was given besides the carbs, which is a good thing, is no bare feet but to me that is not a restriction because I don't like walking in bare feet any way.

[belyro]

I have some temporary restrictions.....e.g. when my bloodsugar is low I can't go to the gym. But then when it's back up again I can.

I'd also probably never win on Survivor, b/c I'm not good enough at managing my bloodsugar in such weird situations and I'd end up being the weakest player and getting voted off. But I also don't swim well, so that might even get me voted off first.

[KMP]

Hmmmmm.... At first (18 years ago) I had some down thoughts like the ones that we have seen ...but I have done some pretty amazing things (some pretty amazing things that a lot of non-diabetic people cannot do). I ride 100 miles on my bike without too much issue (I just have to remember to eat and check my blood sugar) I finished 2 - 101 mile mountain bike races through the mountains of Pennsylvania. OMG a diabetic beat some non diabetics in a bike race???? Say it ain't so. He/She must be doping (sorry... cyclist joke) Get out and do something you'll be surprised.