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vickiebe 
How lonely a disease can be. It's when we need so much support only to find none or very little. People say they support you but their words don't match their actions. I believe that anyone can say they support you or love you but if the actions don't match then they are empty words. If you can't show your love and support it's better just not to say anything. It's hurtful. I have step children and a mother-in-law that all they can do is say that I'm too cautious about what I should be eating. Well when you have diabetes you have to be cautious. All they ever do is try to bring me down instead of lift me up. Thank God my 2 children don't do that. But they give little support. Luckly they don't say words to bring me down. I have a great husband. He is supportive. But lacks the knowledge of the disease. My first husband had type 1 diabetes. He passed away 6 years ago. Boy if I would of paid alittle more attention to his disease. I might know more now. When someone else has the disease you don't pay that close attention to their disease until it happens to you. I think God is trying to show me something. What I'm not sure yet. But I know I can always get support from Him.
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So sorry no one has given you any suggestions on how to manage your diabetes while at work. You did forget one thing "what kind of job you have, or will have"? I to ask basically the same question in post type 2 diabetes group concerning my hubby. If you have a behind desk job you can take small healthily snacks with you. Always carry a tube of "glucose tablets" with you, just in case your sugar level starts to drop to low. If you over eat something that shoots your sugar level to high, drink as much water as you can to get the sugar out of your system. Hope this little info will help in some small way. One more thing don't get up-set over people whom don't answer in groups, and I'm not saying this group (Type 2 diabetes). A lot of groups can be cliquish. Smile, there are people out there that care.
Rebeka56
You are right to be careful concerning your diet. This is your body and you must take care of it. I am so sorry that your some of your family members do not take you and your diabetes seriously. Unfortunitely many people just do not understand the change in life style that is required by the diabetic patient. You continue to research and study about DM and work at maintaining a healthy body and mind. You will be the winner. As far as work goes it is your choice to inform co-workers but I do caution you that someone close to you needs to be aware of the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia just in case their services are required. Diabetes(unfortunitely) is very common today and if you are employed by a company with several employees, I bet you are not alone. It might be if another employee-even if borderline-has concerns you could form a support group at work-share menues-eat lunch together or simply discuss different things you do just to make everyone feel better. I certainly do not know what your work environment consists of but where I work we are very conscious of the diabetics as well as other special diet co-workers. We do our best to bring group pot luck company meals so everyone can enjoy. Don't get too down on family members because you said it-unless you have the disease it is hard to understand. You are the one who must understand and from what I can tell you are doing a pretty darn good job. Keep up the good work!! Carey
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