Diabetes Type 1 Support Group
Childhood","Childhood diabetes is when the pancreas in a child does not produce enough insulin on its own. In order to survive, insulin injections need to be incorporated as well as diet regulation. If your child is diagnosed with diabetes, find support and share your experiences here. Caring for a child with diabetes is challenging. We're here for you."
I don't know how to explain this but I take my insulin shots in my belly 90% of the time because it is the most comfortable place to take it but it is making my belly bigger and bigger over the years and I feel so self concious about it. I have tried crunches and everything and nothing seems to work. I have even had a couple of people say I look pregnant or have asked me if I am. It is so frustrating because it is so hard for me to lose my insulin belly and people don't understand that I can't do anything about it because I can't just stop taking insulin or I will die. Does anyone have any advice on how to get rid of my pouch.(Thank God long shirts are in this year)!
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I think this is as much about self esteem as anything. I saw a show called How To Look Good Naked, which is a makeover show in the UK. Last week the lady on it had a similar issue with disliking her belly (with her it was due to childbirth). The presenter Gok Wan taught her to love her body, including her belly. One thing he did was to line up some ladies in their underwear with different belly measurements and she had to get into the line where she thought she was in terms of belly size. Of course she was smaller than she thought. Then Gok made her choose a lady from the line and wobble the lady's tummy. He asked her if she thought the lady's tummy was disgusting and she said no. This taught her that her own belly was not repulsive. He also got her to do other things such as bellydancing. Of course I have not seen you but I am pretty sure that your tummy is not as bad as you think. Your body is an amazing thing whatever shape it is. If you try and believe that and try to be happy in your own skin, then others will react to it. If people are down on you, don't talk to them. They aren't worth it.
I know how hard this is in today's fat-hating society. I have tried over the years and have got to the point where I don't hate any part of my body. I don't love it as I should, but I don't hate it. But it is always a fight against people, the media, doctors, all criticising you and it is so hard to see that they are all wrong. But they are.