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What is it really like to live with diabetes?
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It begins with the date of diagnosis, especially for people with Type 1....
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Diabetes is 24/7.
Spontaneity is affected.Think about driving a vehicle, running late for work, shopping at Costco.Diabetes permeates everything.
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There are lots of health care appointments….
Moving from childhood to the adult world bringsnew issues……
And don’t forget the financial strain…..
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The fear of hypoglycemia driveseverything…..
Never underestimate the power of one lowblood sugar.
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Some actual examples:
• 50 year award
• Brother in Quebec
• 20 years of age
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We ask them to do more….
“Just a few more blood sugar checks…..
Can you check at 3 in the morning?
Can you see the dietitian and bring a 3 day food record,as well as a few more blood sugar checks and a 3 am…
Can you test before and after exercise, and maybe during…
Test before driving
Weigh food, read labels, carry enough supplies, don’t over-treat a low…..”
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As much as we think we do, we can never really fully understand, but we can: • ask• acknowledge• and listen to their story
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We need to stop and think about our demands, be less judgmental, andapplaud not only successes, but attempts.
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