July 2012
12 posts
It gets better
In the begining it feels like its all happening at one time, or that’s how I felt at least. Some times I have dreams about the day I got diagnosed, I was lucky and didn’t have to go to the hospital.I spent over six hours in a diabetic research center, it was like a nightmare it felt like I was in there forever. That night wasn’t much better, but I have learned to put that day...
Never alone :)
The best thing that will help you get through and better understand your diabetes is someone who is going through what you are. I have yet to find a friend but that doesn’t bother me, and if you don’t have a diabetic friend yet don’t let it bother you either. You still have all of your friends but it’s nice to have others, but I’ll be your friend! :D You never really...
Be active
A big part of diabetes is being active, it keeps your blood sugar at a good level and it lets you forget about everything and just enjoy what your doing. In my opinion, the best sport to to lower your blood sugar has either a bat (like softball or baseball) or a racket (tennis or badmitton). Because it has alot of running and you’re always using you’re arms. I love playing softball, on...
The Medical side of things
The biggest part of diabetes is strength. The strength to accept the way things are, and the strength to put up with all of the medical crap (which gets easier). Like the hardest part for me were the finger pricks (I have the biggest fear of needles!). In the beginning my dad had to do my shots because I couldn’t handle it yet, but with time I was able to and now I do everything myself. What...
Changed they way I look at things
Closer to love
The other night I was listening to my I pod, just flipping through songs when “closer to love” by Matt Kearny came up. I had never payed attention to the lyrics, but then I started to listen and it made me cry it was so true, you have to listen to it. In other words it made diabetes easier, every time I get upset about the way things are i listen to that song :)
Everyday
At first you feel…. detached. Some people treat you different, before you found out you weren’t feeling well but didn’t think much of it but now that you know, there was something wrong, you’re self conscious that things have changed and your life is completely different. And the daily shots and finger pricks don’t make things the slightest bit easier, but you have...
The begining
Hi! I’m Rachael, I was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. No one could ever explain to you what it’s like. But that’s why I made this blog, so I could share experiences with others who are like me and others who understand what it’s like. The Begining is different for everyone (diagnosis wise). Some people its easy, no deal at all. Others (like me) it was...
