tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post3795495652832611819..comments2024-01-31T15:10:50.656-06:00Comments on Diabetes Life Balance: Slacker Heaven with the CGM and a Word About Diabetes/Life BalanceWendy Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585149956339276528noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post-79198160738865329962007-09-12T22:54:00.000-05:002007-09-12T22:54:00.000-05:00I consider this the "duality of diabetes" - it's a...I consider this the "duality of diabetes" - it's a life threatening, uncurable disease that is bound to impair the lives of many people it touches.<BR/><BR/>It's also a disease that, with diligence, can be completely under my control.<BR/><BR/>Obviously, good CGMS systems will help a lot!<BR/><BR/>Thx,<BR/>ScottAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post-45401688197687108482007-04-12T18:00:00.000-05:002007-04-12T18:00:00.000-05:00Me again, the demon commenter. I used to belong t...Me again, the demon commenter. <BR/><BR/>I used to belong to the parents email list on the CWD website. I stopped getting it because it was a litany of crises, woes and general pissed-offed-ness. It made me depressed. <BR/><BR/>I've found the OC to be a much more upbeat place in general. You can whinge and wail and people will be there to support you, but they will also be there to give you a kick in the butt if you need it. There's not a lot of sitting around, feeling sorry for yourself in the OC. I don't want my daughter to feel sorry for herself; I want her to be strong, to ask for help when she needs it and to give help when it's needed in return. I don't want her to live a woe-is-me life, you know?Major Bedheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17669161302510096751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post-27454547679264883292007-02-12T14:19:00.000-06:002007-02-12T14:19:00.000-06:00I guess I am lucky with this curse; having diabete...I guess I am lucky with this curse; having diabetes myself has given me a huge advantage in caring for my child. However, my point when I said "But trial and error have helped me find that there is no one in the world who can care for my child better than me," is about the gift of being a parent (not about my 24 years of expertise with T1). As parents we are inherently equipped to provide the best care for our children using the knowledge and insight we have and continue to learn. <BR/><BR/>We have to look at limiting role perfectionism plays while managing this disease. There is no "perfect" living with something as fickle and variable as diabetes, so “good” has to be "good enough." Why fight a battle with yourself that can't really be won. We do our very best and we deserve the peace of mind that that is enough.Wendy Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10585149956339276528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post-12988213779972665272007-02-12T13:14:00.000-06:002007-02-12T13:14:00.000-06:00Hi Wendy,Wanted to drop you a note about how much ...Hi Wendy,<BR/><BR/>Wanted to drop you a note about how much I enjoy your blog. Thanks for sharing all your insights and experiences with your Navigator.<BR/><BR/>And I think you've hit the nail on the head about no one being able to care for a diabetic child better than a diabetic parent. Almost makes me wish my parents were diabetic! (Not really).Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896184498657223994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post-72380256351381070602007-02-11T00:31:00.000-06:002007-02-11T00:31:00.000-06:00I have a Cozmo pump. There are big differences in ...I have a Cozmo pump. There are big differences in the quality of care depending on which European country you are in. Good diabetes care is availabe in Europe, but a larger effort is required to find it since it is less prevalent. Belgium is a small country and EVERYTHING is split along the language divide (French versus Flemish) - that doesn't help matters. In Sweden good care is centralized to the larger metropolitan areas with universities - Stockholm, Göteborg and Lund. Diabetic care is excellant at these universities.Chrissie in Belgiumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02556806942193998413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post-65844135703503878162007-02-10T09:03:00.000-06:002007-02-10T09:03:00.000-06:00Hi Chrissie,I never said "OLD," I was 14 or 15 at ...Hi Chrissie,<BR/><BR/>I never said "OLD," I was 14 or 15 at the time. Now I am approaching the diabetes 24 year anniversary. <BR/><BR/>We have a choice about how we live with this and I love your attitude!<BR/><BR/>Very curious about diabetes care options in Europe. Did you say you have a pump; if so which one.<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/><BR/>WendyWendy Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10585149956339276528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078033671006632606.post-44807028370057107062007-02-10T01:14:00.000-06:002007-02-10T01:14:00.000-06:00I love your blog b/c it is POSITIVE. I have a blog...I love your blog b/c it is POSITIVE. I have a blog too at http://chrissieinbelgium.blogspot.com . However I am one of those Ds who perhaps you consider "old". Having had D for 45 years. D has NOT made me negative! Sure, sometimes I need to scream, but it has made me LOVE life b/c I appreciate it. I also really like hearing about your CGM! I am SO intrigued! I wake up twice every night to check my bg values. I do this b/c I want to feel good. I LIKE feeling good. This is my choice and for that reason it is easy to accept!Chrissie in Belgiumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02556806942193998413noreply@blogger.com