Hi All - I am SugarLESSlie

[SugarLESSlie]

Hi all just joined today and wanted to say hello to all the other happy diabetics out there

[ladytaz]

Heya SugarLESSlie :ciao: Welcome to DF!! :)

[princesslinda]

Hi Les: Welcome to the forum....love the name BTW.
Always glad to welcome another "happy" person to the forum. Enjoy!:D

[SugarLESSlie]

THANK YOU very much:D

[SugarLESSlie]

Hi Les: Welcome to the forum....love the name BTW.
Always glad to welcome another "happy" person to the forum. Enjoy!:D

Thank you, I fancied the name rather crafty - !!!!

Yes, a happy diabetic i am, because i feel things could always be worse :T

[mzizgayle]

Welcome and such a great attitude....I am happy just because I don't know any better, plus I can claim old age LOL

[SugarLESSlie]

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Love It!!!!!!

[ProudNanaof5]

Welcome to our family...:wavey:

[kgm0612]

HI & Welcome to this great forum.

Karen

[KritterMom]

Hi, and welcome aboard!

[right2fight]

Hi SugarLesslie and welcome. I have a feeling you're gonna be a great asset here. Great attitude. Do you mind telling us how long you have been doing the D thing.

Margaret

[ClaireZk]

Hi Les!
I love the name too (and the attitude) :)

[notme]

Hi SugarLESSlie, and welcome to the forums!!! Love the nick!!!!

[Dewey]

Hi SugarLesslie! I dig your nickname, and totally agree with your feelings on Diabetes! :thumbsup: Glad you're here & am looking forward to more of your posts! :shakehand

[SugarLESSlie]

Hi SugarLesslie and welcome. I have a feeling you're gonna be a great asset here. Great attitude. Do you mind telling us how long you have been doing the D thing.

Margaret

Hi, Been a diabetic since 1989, and started pumping about a year ago. I'm still working it out on the pump, I thinK I had expected perfection, but am accepting the fact that nothing is perfect with diabetes. I've not had any serious complications, (knock on wood) -- except cataracts as a newly diagnosed diabetic, and many trips to the ER unfortunately, BUT, with each day, there's a new challenge -- and all I hope for is a long and healthy life!

[babbydoll27]

Hello. and Welcome to the board

[andypoo]

Welcome to the forum,Sugarlesslie, you'll love it here!

[right2fight]

Hey SugarLesslie, Thanks for the response. You've been dealing with diabetes for quite some time and sounds like you've lived through the ups and downs. Incredibly, it hasn't hurt your attitude at all. I am Mom to a 13 year old son, Luke, who was dx'd at 7. He has done pretty well so far, and while he has lived thru many school issues, I am happy to report, diabetes does not rule his life, he's a kid first and the nature of the disease is just part of daily living. We never treated as a "death sentence" and hence the good attitude.

Glad to have you around,
Margaret

[HiImDan]

Hi, got any gum?

[Cyborg]

Welcome aboard fellow borg ;)

[SugarLESSlie]

Thank you ALL SO MUCH for the very warm welcomes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SugarLESSlie]

Hey SugarLesslie, Thanks for the response. You've been dealing with diabetes for quite some time and sounds like you've lived through the ups and downs. Incredibly, it hasn't hurt your attitude at all. I am Mom to a 13 year old son, Luke, who was dx'd at 7. He has done pretty well so far, and while he has lived thru many school issues, I am happy to report, diabetes does not rule his life, he's a kid first and the nature of the disease is just part of daily living. We never treated as a "death sentence" and hence the good attitude.

Glad to have you around,
Margaret


Hey Margaret, Luke is about the same age as I was when I was diagnosed. My teen years were actually pretty good -- I most definately did not let the disease run my life - and I think it made me a stronger adult. Is Luke on a pump?

[right2fight]

No, Luke is not on the pump. He chooses not to at this time. He has a hard time having something attached to him. I don't push as he does fine and lately has become a social fella, going out a lot with friends. That is what is so important to me, that he can do all the things the other kids are doing, having fun. And allowing him to go, I feel just makes him that much more responsible. Believe me, I still sit here and worry, but I know I have to let him grow. Tomorrow night is the roller rink, I'm a bit nervous as he hasn't skated in quite some time, yet the exercise does wonders. So, I'll fill his pockets with glucose tabs and skittles and away he goes. It is so nice to have you here and if Luke has any questions, may we impose, as you have BTDT.

Cheers,
Margaret

[SugarLESSlie]

No, Luke is not on the pump. He chooses not to at this time. He has a hard time having something attached to him. I don't push as he does fine and lately has become a social fella, going out a lot with friends. That is what is so important to me, that he can do all the things the other kids are doing, having fun. And allowing him to go, I feel just makes him that much more responsible. Believe me, I still sit here and worry, but I know I have to let him grow. Tomorrow night is the roller rink, I'm a bit nervous as he hasn't skated in quite some time, yet the exercise does wonders. So, I'll fill his pockets with glucose tabs and skittles and away he goes. It is so nice to have you here and if Luke has any questions, may we impose, as you have BTDT.

Cheers,
Margaret



OF COURSE YOU may impose -- I welcome the questions!!! :)

I was an active teen -- and I was a baton twirler - lots of marching, and practice with the band.

When I was diagnosed, another girl also had diabetes - and I would watch her...she always had to sit out from practice, and didn't feel well........but was responsible with her diabetes, but ended up with many problems/complications. I went through a series of years where I didnt' regard my disease -- or completely ignored or acknowledge that I even had it. (not good- but i did it). Back in 1999, this girl that I mentioned above, passed away......

At the funeral, I spoke to her sister, whom I had been friendly with, but didn't have the chance to get the details on what REALLY happened. I knew it was "diabetic complications" but that was it. Regardless, it changed my life forever - put me on the right track with my diabetes, and I've always had her in my mind. About a year ago, I was lucky enough to run into her sister, and we spent a good amount of time talking and crying. I learned that Stephanie (the one who passed) had been on the waiting list for new kidneys and a pancreas, was on dialysis, and was having a horrible time. She left behind a husband and a toddler.

This story, so sad, really changed my life ..... and I know that taking care of myself and sharing my knowledge with others helps ALL of us diabetics live strong happy and healthy lives!

[panda1076]

Margaret--

I am not sure if it's an option where you live, but has Luke considered the OmniPod? I was anti-pump initially too and hated the idea of tubing. With the OmniPod, I was also concerned that people would see my pod under my clothing. But it turns out it's not that big and just slightly noticeable (depending on the outfit). And I bet for a guy, it's easier to conceal the pod. You still have something attached to you, but it's a little different that a tube. And you can play sports with it and swim with it, etc. Might be worth looking into.

Amanda

[mg_2204]

Hello and welcome! Just wanted to say your name is quite original, I like it!

Take good care.

[tanyatype1]

Hi, got any gum?

That's funny Dan!

Hi there SugarLesslie! Welcome to the board! Nice to have ya here!

[right2fight]

SugarLESSlie that is a sad story. It's strange how sometimes hurtful things bring good results. I often think how different things may be, had we not lived thru the school nightmare. Thanks for sharing.

Hi Amanda, We see endo on March 28, I'll see if it's covered and what they know about it. Thanks for the suggestion.

And again welcome SugarLESSlie,

Margaret