Four years now - dilemma.

[Drummer]

The 4th anniversary of my diagnosis has slipped by unnoticed, and I find myself wondering if I should or could stop haunting the forum.
I realise that I am replying to more than a few posts in a way which is not strictly true. I am writing in the manner of one who has not yet got their diabetes sorted.
For some time I have been aware that when I eat carbs I just put on weight - in other words I am in a normal for me situation, with normal blood glucose levels, probably normal insulin output, no hunger even if I don't eat for 24 hours - OK, maybe at 22 hours I begin to think I ought to eat, but it isn't hunger - so the low insulin output is allowing me to release stored energy rather than do a going wobbly type two response by lunchtime at the latest.
I justify my writing in diabetic mode as it would take far longer to be explaining the full circumstances every time, and without explanation it would maybe have less impact, and also, when people are really struggling with a recent diagnosis, it would seem like boasting, or worse, criticism. Some people just after diagnosis are really, really fragile.
I suppose what I am trying to find out is if it is OK to write in the present tense about my experiences of several years ago, with the excuse that I would most likely end up tying myself in knots, timewise, and trying to put in caveats about my always having to low carb from now on so as not to return to that situation or similar statements, which don't actually do anything to help the person to whom I'm replying.
Now I am laughing at my adherence to proper grammar in the middle of debating - with myself, on where the usefulness of full and truthful disclosure begins and ends.

 

[Christy]

As a fairly recent newbie I'm avidly reading posts such as yours and really appreciate the effort and suggestions you and others put into responses. If you're worried, why not slightly amend your signature to address your concerns?

 

[ColinUK]

@Drummer I find your insights truly valuable and I'm sure many others do too. When you answer a question or write a post you do so clearly from the heart. How you write your answers is entirely up to you and reflects your experiences so it's certainly authentic to me.

 

[Ralph-YK]

Well, you're still managing your carbs, and the effects carbs have are the same; and you're still working with you D. So that is present tense.

 

[Paulbreen]

The 4th anniversary of my diagnosis has slipped by unnoticed, and I find myself wondering if I should or could stop haunting the forum.
I realise that I am replying to more than a few posts in a way which is not strictly true. I am writing in the manner of one who has not yet got their diabetes sorted.
For some time I have been aware that when I eat carbs I just put on weight - in other words I am in a normal for me situation, with normal blood glucose levels, probably normal insulin output, no hunger even if I don't eat for 24 hours - OK, maybe at 22 hours I begin to think I ought to eat, but it isn't hunger - so the low insulin output is allowing me to release stored energy rather than do a going wobbly type two response by lunchtime at the latest.
I justify my writing in diabetic mode as it would take far longer to be explaining the full circumstances every time, and without explanation it would maybe have less impact, and also, when people are really struggling with a recent diagnosis, it would seem like boasting, or worse, criticism. Some people just after diagnosis are really, really fragile.
I suppose what I am trying to find out is if it is OK to write in the present tense about my experiences of several years ago, with the excuse that I would most likely end up tying myself in knots, timewise, and trying to put in caveats about my always having to low carb from now on so as not to return to that situation or similar statements, which don't actually do anything to help the person to whom I'm replying.
Now I am laughing at my adherence to proper grammar in the middle of debating - with myself, on where the usefulness of full and truthful disclosure begins and ends.

I have T1 since being a child... a long time but I could never say I had my Diabetes sorted, like everyone you give your best advice based on your experience to a particular post at the time, everyone benefits however the answer is perceived

 

[Vonny]

I'd like to add my mite too please @Drummer and say please stay! You've been invaluable in helping me stay off the carbs, especially in the early days of my diagnosis 🙂 x

 

[Ditto]

Your posts are invaluable, I aspire to be you, please stay. Congrats on your diaversary.

 

[RirisR]

yes don't go I also read your posts and find them useful

 

[rebrascora]

Pretty sure I would not be where I am now, low carbing and enjoying my food and not suffering hunger pangs and getting into clothes I bought in my twenties, without your comments when I first joined. And I am still learning from you... just a couple of months ago the pearl of wisdom about roasted swede!
I think your input is very valid and helping many people here find their way forward with diabetes and giving people hope that their new diet can still be enjoyable.

 

[adrian1der]

I can only echo everyone else's comments @Drummer Keep them going!

 

[What the..?]

Dear Drummer, I thought of you fondly this morning, despite never having met you, as I reached for a swede in Tesco to roast with a joint of beef on Sunday (it's on offer by the way, the only time I buy it!). Since I found this forum I have found your posts to be informative, and very importantly, really heartening. That's invaluable, and I don't think anyone is bothered about the tense, because whatever you write comes from your experience and what you've learnt. And anyway, your Rupert the Bear pic always makes me smile, so please don't go. (Sorry if that makes me sound like a stalker, I'm truly not - obviously you must do whatever makes you feel best. But whatever you decide please don't fret over it).