Silkman_Bob
Well-Known Member
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 2
I am Bob, 28, from Macclesfield, Cheshire. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes around three weeks ago and was absolutely devastated. I felt as though I had let everyone down, that life was over and that in many respects, all that is left is to wait for God to call.
I worried myself about things which really I shouldn't have been - much of this was to do with not really knowing much about diabetes and assuming the worst.
It was hard to concentrate on anything and it seemed as though nothing would ever be the same again.
After being fairly out of it for a few days, I decided to consult family and friends who did know something about diabetes and were therefore able to give me a greater sense of perspective on my condition.
First of all, I tolf a good friend of mine who works within the NHS. He was brilliant and it may sound stupid, but actually made me feel very positive about what had happened. He was able to put my mind at rest in regard to some of the illogical fears that I had bottled up, as well as talking me through what would happen now and the reasons why they would be happening.
As someone who was around 5 stone overweight, he actually made me feel inspired by the challenges which diabetes presents.
One of the things which he said to me is that I should never belittle diabetes, but I should never let it control my life - control your diabetes to stop it controlling you.
He went through some of the complications which can arise through diabetes - but reassured me that in some ways my fate is in my own hands in terms of how well I control the disease. Also, he spoke to me about the dangers of being heavily overweight - in the sense that the diabetes will force me to address this aspect of my health, it actually could be construed as a positive thing!
Secondly, I told my parents, both of them are well educated in health issues such as this. I expected them to be as devastated as I was , but they actually saw it as a challenge I could do something about and have supported me in the first few weeks of this. Their reaction gave me another dose of confidence, and the determination to fight this horrible disease every step of the way.
I know I am fairly young to develop type 2 diabetes, but my outlook at the moment is that it wont beat me and it wont stop me enjoying life to the full. I am fully aware of my role in controlling my destiny and this in itself is motivation enough to change what I eat and to take more care of myself.
Finally, to any new people who have recently been diagnosed, I would say the following. Dont panic, have faith in yourself and don't believe everything you read!
Im really looking forward to getting to know you all and hopefully we can all motivate each other to show this nasty disease who is boss! 🙂
Bob
I worried myself about things which really I shouldn't have been - much of this was to do with not really knowing much about diabetes and assuming the worst.
It was hard to concentrate on anything and it seemed as though nothing would ever be the same again.
After being fairly out of it for a few days, I decided to consult family and friends who did know something about diabetes and were therefore able to give me a greater sense of perspective on my condition.
First of all, I tolf a good friend of mine who works within the NHS. He was brilliant and it may sound stupid, but actually made me feel very positive about what had happened. He was able to put my mind at rest in regard to some of the illogical fears that I had bottled up, as well as talking me through what would happen now and the reasons why they would be happening.
As someone who was around 5 stone overweight, he actually made me feel inspired by the challenges which diabetes presents.
One of the things which he said to me is that I should never belittle diabetes, but I should never let it control my life - control your diabetes to stop it controlling you.
He went through some of the complications which can arise through diabetes - but reassured me that in some ways my fate is in my own hands in terms of how well I control the disease. Also, he spoke to me about the dangers of being heavily overweight - in the sense that the diabetes will force me to address this aspect of my health, it actually could be construed as a positive thing!
Secondly, I told my parents, both of them are well educated in health issues such as this. I expected them to be as devastated as I was , but they actually saw it as a challenge I could do something about and have supported me in the first few weeks of this. Their reaction gave me another dose of confidence, and the determination to fight this horrible disease every step of the way.
I know I am fairly young to develop type 2 diabetes, but my outlook at the moment is that it wont beat me and it wont stop me enjoying life to the full. I am fully aware of my role in controlling my destiny and this in itself is motivation enough to change what I eat and to take more care of myself.
Finally, to any new people who have recently been diagnosed, I would say the following. Dont panic, have faith in yourself and don't believe everything you read!
Im really looking forward to getting to know you all and hopefully we can all motivate each other to show this nasty disease who is boss! 🙂
Bob
