Actually, my boyfriend was dx July 14, 2008 -- and that day changed everything.. and brought with it depression on his part, and mine for him.. so we wont ever forget it but he is doing GREAT a1c of 12.3 at dx and been 5.6 since 4 months after so thats good =)
we remember that day even more because it was our anniversary of being together -- dating, not yet married -- of 3 years and 6 months; so on that day we took a min to talk about things he wanted to say or anything like that but mostly it was about our 4 years and 6 months together and how he appreciated how "cool" i was with him and the type 1 thing and not treating him any differently; and I suppose this year it will be the same .. only our 5 year and 6 months haha but mostly about that and distractions from dwelling too much on it.. his family tends to throw it in his face enough that he has it, continuously reminding him with the "Can you eat this" can you eat that can you do this or that or BLAH BLAH; they totally dont understand and dont try, it drives me crazy.. im the only person of his 2 parents and 5 brothers and sisters -- all being older than him -- who can even work his meter, let alone know anything about how much Novolin R or Lantus or when or how or his Glucagon pen just in case.. ahh the world needs some serious education; ohh that reminds me -- we totally brought it up to a few people about randomly testing, making sure because you never know b/c like him .. perfectly healthy besides the dr MISdiagnosing him with Mono; when it was diabetes & hypothyroid.. erghh.. but we randomly tested his dads; and SURE EN0UGH; his was Hiiiiigh; 3 months later..when he got brave enough to keep his appt. he was diagnosed as well but due to age they said type 2..
I haven't remembered all my anniversaries, but July 17th of this year will be ten years for me. I am planning on "celebrating" with a huge piece of cake or a delicious whoopie pie!
I haven't remembered all my anniversaries, but July 17th of this year will be ten years for me. I am planning on "celebrating" with a huge piece of cake or a delicious whoopie pie!
I don't do anything really But one of my friends every year her family goes out for dinner gets a cake that says it's a miricale happy 12 yrs or whatever but she spends it really as a family day
i don't usually do anything. i know the exact day and think about it every year. but it is also my parents anniversary so we usually celebrate them more which is fine with me. i would like to do something though; it would probably just be with my other diabetic friends :)
my son's first year anniversary is coming up the day after valentine's day. it is also louis reil day here in manitoba (so there is no school and i am off work) and we are planning to have a diabetes survivor party to celebrate his bravery and how well he has handled things throughout the year (he's 5). i was thinking of playing some diabetes related games like maybe 'pin the needle on the injection site' and a game that involves passing around objects related to diabetes (regular games too) and also take some time to talk about diabetes as a way to educate some of his friends. And of course we will have to have cake:)
I have noticed that many people celebrate with cake...why not celebrate with something more low carb and diabetic friendly especially if you use the day to educate friends and family about it. there are wonderful cookbooks out there with delicious low-carb desserts.
I agree with Adrianna - how is it that so many people don't celebrate?!? I think it's a huge cause for yes, CELEBRATION!
I just remember how confused, scared, and depressed I was on the day I was diagnosed. I was afraid that I wasn't going to be able to do anything I loved anymore. I was afraid that I would never have children. In the 3 years since my diagnosis, I've ridden three 2-day 200mile bike rides, done three sprint triathlons (I'd never done one pre-diagnosis), and -my crowning achievement- had my beautiful daughter who is now 15-months-old (she's my first child and I'm currently planning for my second).
None of these things has been easy and diabetes has made absolutely everything in life more complicated. There are definitely days where I am so tired of diabetes and just wish it would go away. I have my share of pity-parties throughout the year, but on February 26th, I CELEBRATE the fact that I'm still alive and that I'm fighting this disease and still doing the things that I want to do.
I don't celebrate because I don't see the point of celebrating an autoimmune disease that I will have for the rest of my life. I celebrate being alive everyday by doing the things I want to do, I don't need diabetes for that. Plus it is just a routine for me now. Like showering. I have to do it everyday to get by.
I don't celebrate because I don't see the point of celebrating an autoimmune disease that I will have for the rest of my life. I celebrate being alive everyday by doing the things I want to do, I don't need diabetes for that. Plus it is just a routine for me now. Like showering. I have to do it everyday to get by.
my son loves cake and would likely be crushed if we were having a party with no cake
he can have cake as long as we cover it with insulin, so why not
to educate that he is still normal and able to enjoy all the things his friends can.that diabetes doesn't automatically mean no sugar. (though yes, we do buy diet pop and sugar free jello as no carb options). we try to fit things in where we can and one of the first things our diabetes educators told us is that they want to try to fit diabetes management into his life and not try to make his life fit into diabetes management.
I don't celebrate because I don't see the point of celebrating an autoimmune disease that I will have for the rest of my life. I celebrate being alive everyday by doing the things I want to do, I don't need diabetes for that. Plus it is just a routine for me now. Like showering. I have to do it everyday to get by.
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I have to agree with joe........every day that i wake up is a blessing, but i see no need to celebrate the fact that i have d.
when i was younger, i used to go out and have ice cream etc.
now that i'm older, my mom takes me shopping :) i went to the south coast plaza on mine this year... (March 26th) and actually passed the exact place i was diagnosed... City of Hope!! isn't that weird?
I am also going to have to agree with Joe, diabetes is something that is part of the daily routine. I do not recall the exact date I was diagnosed (although its been 19 years, this much I do know). The only good from diabetes I see is the motivation to stay healthy and in shape. Now the day we're cured (hopefully in our lifetime).... that's an entirely different story.