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DesertDiabetic · #16 (**permalink**) 04-26-2006, 08:26 PM

Being a type 2 it is so different in the most important way. I can ignone it whenever I want. I can be in denial if I want, I can take a break if I want. I don't have that additional pressure of life or death every day forcing me into compliance. I am sure that sucks no matter how you look at it.

Yes, it sucks even though I am healthier now than I have been since I was a kid. I eat better, exercise for real and enjoy it. I lost 70 pounds and that is worth something, but it still sucks.

I just noticed that this is in the young adults with diabetes forum.. Not me. Sorry about that. I look at new posts and this jumped out. It still suck though.

2high · #17 (**permalink**) 04-26-2006, 08:52 PM

Sometimes it sucks real bad, and I wanna break down and cry...
Then I look around and think "Hey, I woke up this morning", and figure ... what's another needle?

You learn to deal with the ****, and if it's really bad, get some friends round and have a first class ***** about anything and everything.

Georgia · #18 (**permalink**) 04-27-2006, 01:45 AM

I used to think it sucked & boy did I rebel (am paying the price now with eye laser treatment) but now I am past that stage & have accepted it's just a part of my life. Here's to a brighter future everyone

SueM · #19 (**permalink**) 04-27-2006, 03:44 AM

I have to admit that as I know no different this is life to me.
I have always enjoyed life and as far as I'm concerned no life does not suck.
Yep I have my down days the same as everyone else yes I get frustrated by high or low numbers especialy if there's no reason for them.

Personally I think that the younger you are diagnosed the less hang ups you have about having diabetes.
I was 4 1/2 at diagnoses. I have the attitude,The condition is with me untill the day I die so I might as well make the most of life.

KickStart101 · #20 (**permalink**) 04-27-2006, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SueM

I have to admit that as I know no different this is life to me.
I have always enjoyed life and as far as I'm concerned no life does not suck.
Yep I have my down days the same as everyone else yes I get frustrated by high or low numbers especialy if there's no reason for them.

Personally I think that the younger you are diagnosed the less hang ups you have about having diabetes. I was 4 1/2 at diagnoses. I have the attitude,The condition is with me untill the day I die so I might as well make the most of life.

I definitely agree with you about having less hang ups.
Or not being bothered by it very much. But growing up sucked.
Not being able to eat or drink what you wanted like the other Kids.

Or not being able to attend some occasions where sweets were a definite.
Understandable though. Shucks.

Far as I'm concerned, most Kids are born with a sweet tooth.

I do remember some of Life and also eating some sweets before I was
dxd. at age 3. I even remember wishing that I could eat the stuff my
Brothers were eating sometimes.
Needless to say, "Be careful what you wish for".

Erin · #21 (**permalink**) 04-27-2006, 03:25 PM

Yes it sucks.

But trying to be a grown-up sucks more.

And trying to be a grown-up and realizing you still have "juvenile" diabetes sucks the most.

At least my diabetes doesn't have to grow up.

*Erin is kind of frustrated looking for employment at the moment*

rzrbks · #22 (**permalink**) 04-27-2006, 06:10 PM

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But growing up sucked.

Boy did you just say a mouthful.

Having been in the public school classrom for one quarter of a century, I can tell you the definition of **** is being a teenager, with the second level of **** being a female teenager.

Ain't Nuthin' in the world would make me go back through all that CARP again.

Erin · #23 (**permalink**) 04-29-2006, 07:06 AM

rzrbks,

Now imagine being an "artistic" female teenager with diabetes.

I can't believe I survived!

I also can't believe I'm interviewing to be a 6th grade teacher on Monday. I always swore I'd never go near the middle grades. Yet, I'm kind of excited about it.

gettingby · #24 (**permalink**) 04-29-2006, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SueM

Personally I think that the younger you are diagnosed the less hang ups you have about having diabetes.
I was 4 1/2 at diagnoses. I have the attitude,The condition is with me untill the day I die so I might as well make the most of life.

I could not agree more. Yeah, I hated it being diagnosed at 13 and feeling so different from everyone else.Then, when I was 14, I almost died as a result of DKA (long story there, won't bore anyone). After that, I started to view it like this : I AM DA** LUCKY TO BE ALIVE !!!!!! I try to experience as much of life as I can !!! DIABETES WILL NOT BEAT ME !!!!!!!!!!

seacomp · #25 (**permalink**) 04-29-2006, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Erin

I also can't believe I'm interviewing to be a 6th grade teacher on Monday.

Good luck!

Mister Q · #26 (**permalink**) 04-29-2006, 11:40 AM

Its all relative anything wrong with you sucks in my humble, I am sure I have posted this on here before but as my Grandad used to say "I cried because I has no shoes till I met a man who had no legs" - he also used to say "The key to life is all things in moderation"

Top and bottom is ok we are worse off than some but better off than others.

corwin · #27 (**permalink**) 05-02-2006, 04:09 AM

It might be different for someone diagnosed as a kid because this condition do require responsibility which most children don't have. However being diagnosed at 29 I honestly don't mind it much. It's annoying but so is loosing my wallet or getting a flat tire. In my daily life I almost don't see any significant change. So I test few times a day, get an injection before I eat, this amounts to what? 10 minutes a day I spend on this "terrible" condition. It didn't change anything in my life and I really think it's a very small deal. A cold is much more annoying while it lasts. I think some people are generally happy and some aren't no matter what happens in their life.

Corwin.

Goldrun · #28 (**permalink**) 05-02-2006, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Erin

rzrbks,

Now imagine being an "artistic" female teenager with diabetes.

I can't believe I survived!

I also can't believe I'm interviewing to be a 6th grade teacher on Monday. I always swore I'd never go near the middle grades. Yet, I'm kind of excited about it.

Good luck Erin!

I can't comment on the growing up with diabetes...as I am T-1 adult diagnosed....but I can commiserate on the "life sucks" attitude. I felt a bit sorry for myself early on....but I did find that having a place to go to get answers to my questions was extremely helpful in not feeling ALONE....which was the scariest part of the whole ordeal. Yeah, family can be supportive, but if you don't have anyone else who's insulin dependent around you, it can feel like a mountain loomin' large right in front of you!

I have found this board to be a great resource, and comfort. I suspect you have too (given that you've posted more than me!)....just know that you're not alone GregGolden!

rzrbks · #29 (**permalink**) 05-02-2006, 11:07 AM

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Erin rzrbks,

Now imagine being an "artistic" female teenager with diabetes.

I can't believe I survived!

I also can't believe I'm interviewing to be a 6th grade teacher on Monday. I always swore I'd never go near the middle grades. Yet, I'm kind of excited about it.

Being an "artistic" at any age is a pain. Most Peepul don't get you, and the ones that do have such "investmenture" in their own form of artistic expression that ya gotta have a strong ego.

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I also can't believe I'm interviewing to be a 6th grade teacher on Monday. I always swore I'd never go near the middle grades. Yet, I'm kind of excited about it.

I've taught from 6th - college English..........I loved teaching 7th Grade the best

Beenthere · #30 (**permalink**) 05-02-2006, 02:36 PM

Thought I'd share my point of view with some of you young diabetics - or those more recently dx'd.

There is nothing good that can be said about diabetes. Yes, we are an unlucky bunch. Diabetes' long term complications, if poorly managed, can be far worse that the disorder itself.

Here's where you are lucky. You were diagnosed in the last few years. You now have a way to check your BG levels whenever you want, and shortly the constant monitoring systems will be available to check your BG levels. Gone are the days of glass syringes and needles that had to be sterilized by boiling. So much research and technology has come forward recently that our lives are now, as compared to 40 years ago, more liveable. Going back 60 or 70 years - diabetes was an early death sentence. Also, public awareness is far greater and diabetics are not prejudiced against in the work place as they once were.

I could go on and on, but you get the point. Yes, it may suck for you right now - but it could be sucking a whole lot worse.

Stop making your diabetes the focus of your attention - accept the challenge and do what you have to do and what your doctors tell you and enjoy your life.

Personally, I have never let my disorder stop me from doing anything I wanted to do. I was dx'd at age 7, came from very humble beginnings and my father had a massive heart attack when I was 19 which sort of instantly made me the head of the household; which meant working full time while attening college. I played in a rock band and rowed competitively while in school, I've traveled the world, and have had very challenging and successful career(s). I married, I have a wonderful son and many, many good friends, and it doesn't make one iota of difference to any of them that I am a person with diabetes.

Yep it sucks. But so would the alternatives. If you have the ability to manage your diabetes - you will have the discipline to accomplish much in life. You are alive - enjoy every minute of it.

- Beenthere