ABOUT THIS BLOG

Salutations,

This is my contribution to the diabetic community. I’ve decided to create this blog as a result of my own personal battles with diabetes. My goal is to give online support & encouragement via; blogging, podcasting, and connecting with my blog members. This site is all about sharing information to those in need, and hopefully visitors can be inspired to share experiences about their diabetes with each other on my blog. My new web community is for both the newly diagnosed, and veteran diabetics who are in need of quick news,  new information, links, resources, additional self-improvement ideas in the area of diabetes and all other related health/conditions. I am constantly researching and sharing subject matters that are important to us as diabetics. Sometimes it really makes a difference when you hear from other diabetics.

Taking care of diabetes can be very tedious, and in many cases overwhelming for the newly diagnosed. There are literally millions of websites that posses diabetic information out there. My hope is that my blog/podcast can ease some of the anxiety, that sometimes comes along with having diabetes. I’ve designed this site to be simple, organized, and easy to use.  I also hope to  encourage more dialogs between you and your doctor; by offering links, and or information from resources that can inspire new discussions with your doctor, or Certified Diabetes Educator.

Thankfully, there are many different paths one can take in order to control diabetes, no one way will be the same for everyone. However, its also just as important to know you have options. I cannot stress enough about the importance of doctor/CDE connection (especially if you take multiple medications/or special conditions). Make no mistake, diabetes is an extremely dangerous and potentially life treating, if necessary lifestyle changes are not taken seriously.

Please note:

I am not a doctor or nurse. However, I’ve lived with diabetes practically all my life, and now I am insulin dependent. I’ve experienced my first major complication more than in 2005.  I developed severe cataracts at the age of 38. Unfortunately, my diabetes was not detected until many years later, after the damage has been done  (despite the fact that doctors knew it runs in my family).

Thankfully I have successfully overcame that major complication in 2006, and now I am ready to spread positivity and support to anyone who’s struggling with the disease. I spent a number of years reading, participating in workshops, support groups, and learning all that I can about the disease.

Any ideas expressed here through my blog posts, podcasts, or internet stream are purely my own personal experience! All other thoughts expressed through my visitors, guests, or external links, are not necessarily the same views of DiabeticRadio. All ideas expressed here are meant to spark questions and conversation with YOUR own doctor!! Every diabetic has his/her own set of  individual and unique circumstances.

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