hi im new here

[debaroo]

Hi there was browsing around and found this site...just looking to chat with other diabetics...i live in Canada and im 35 and have had diabetes for almost 25 years....i have severe eye troubles from diabes and im leagally blind ...but does not get me down (and can still see almost everything) anways just wanted to say hi and introduce myself :)

[Dewey]

Hi Debaroo,

There are many fellow Canadians here, so you're in great company! :D Welcome to our big family, and feel free to jump in...our water's just fine! :D You were diagnosed at age 10? I got mine as a 10th birthday present...lol (actually, 2 weeks before). Thanks for joining us, and hope you find plenty of useful info., many friends and lots of fun here!

[koblenz]

Hi Deb and welcome. Jump on in, the waters fine! :D

You have found a great place for info, support and new friendships. I look forward to reading your posts.

[Shalyndria]

Hello debaroo and welcome to the forums from a fellow Canadian :thumbsup: (man are we taking over or what, eh?!?)
I'm glad that you found us; if you're looking for a great place to talk to other Diabetics then this is definitely the place to be! Everyone here is very friendly, supportive, and fun and I'm sure that you'll enjoy it! :)

Happy posting!
Shy

[lgvincent]

I hate that the diabetes has affected your eyes. I've had it for over 36 years now. It's never caused any trouble with my eyes but I'm spilling protein in my urine and have some numbness in some toes and fingers.

[KLD]

Hi Debaroo,

Welcome from another Canadian . I'm a type 2 from British Columbia.

My late husband was legally blind for the last few years of his life, due to diabetic retinopathy, and I wanted to make sure you know about the income tax deduction that's available for people with disabilities - that includes legally blind people. You probably do, but I thought I'd ask because we didn't for the first couple of years. The CNIB informed us of it and when we applied, he received a refund of over $3,000 for the previous two years. The Canada Revenue Agency defines legal blindness as 20/200 vision or worse.

Karen

[HeatherP]

Oh man, ANOTHER Canadian? Just kidding, welcome Debaroo. I'm T1 too, for 13 years. I'm glad you found us. I think you'll find this site full of friendly people happy to help or commiserate, depending on your mood. I hope you visit often and make some new friends!

HeatherP

[nantomsuethom]

Hi Debaroo,

Welcome to the forums. As you can tell there are a lot of great people here with lots of good information and support.

I am not a diabetic, my son Thomas is. He is 11 and was diagnosed a week before his 10th birthday.

Looking forward to reading your posts

Nancy

[debaroo]

WOW thanks for all the responses i love this site and im looking forward to posting and reading all the posts...is there anyhwere in particular i should start first?????? and dewy i got diabetes as a late christmas gift when i was 12....and karen thanks for the reminder of the tax paper i need to get that filled out...thanks again all

[KLD]

and karen thanks for the reminder of the tax paper i need to get that filled out. When your doctor fills out his part of the application, make sure he puts the date you were first considered legally blind, not the current date. Our doctor just put the current date until I asked him to change it, and that's the reason my husband received the retroactive payment.

Karen

[Belinda]

Welcome to the best place for info and support. There are lots of great ppl here and they are always encouraging and supportive. Just jump right in and enjoy.

[debaroo]

thanks Karen for the info ill be sure to do that, never really thought of that ...once again thanks everyone

[am1977]

Welcome Debaroo :)

This is a great forum and I'm so glad you found us. I'm Type 1 on an insulin pump. I am doing ok, for the most part, but i've only had diabetes for about 2.5 years. I'm doing my best to take care of myself, b/c I know how important being healthy is. It's something so many take for granted, but for many of us here it's a struggle. It's a struggle to eat right, exercise, and keep our blood sugar in good control. I guess it's our little burden to bear in life and all we can do is the best we can.

Anyway, I hope you will feel free to jump in and post anytime. I'm looking forward to your future posts.

Take care :)

Andrea

[Musqua]

Hi Debaroo :)

Welcome to the friendliest forum on the net. I was dx'ed as type 2 insulin dependent a little over 2 yrs. ago but probably had it longer. I am 55 no family history of it. I live right next to you in the province of Manitoba.

[jennazon]

Hi and welcome :D

[KickStart101]

Hi Debaroo: Welcome to this friendly and informative Forum
And I'm Glad to meet you. Lots of Friends here. Ask anything,
someone will have an answer or a link to help you. You're
free to vent also...we've all done it. :D I'm glad you are up- beat.
***Carlie*** :)

[Brent44a]

Hi Debaroo! I am new here also am have found the folks here to be great! I am also affected in my eyesight. My opthamologist says everything is ok but I am constantly reminded of my diabetes when I have to focus to read. My eyesight was so good when I was younger that the daily changes seem to affect me more. Anyway, welcome aboard, it is nice to have other newbies to talk to!

[Jenny]

Welcome Debaroo!