By: daphne400

daphne400 — Thu, 24 Apr 2003 01:37:53 +0000

Dear Jan & Gail:
I’m so proud of both of you. "Old timers" you may be to diabetes and
pumping, but just think, one of the things diabetics didn’t look forward to
was an old age …consequently the misguided attitude about living for the
moment.
I can’t say I’m an old timer at 25 years with diabetes, but never ashamed of
it. I think my father is more fearful than anyone else in the family. He’s
76 and retired MD with type 2 and chooses for it to go away. When I decided
to take my life in hand and deal with my diabetes instead of it dealing with
me was a very positive step. I never stop teaching people who are willing to
learn. Being a nurse educator and the first health professional in my
hospital to have a pump has enlightened many in a very short time. Me with
my big mouth works very well. So many misconceptions about pumping and never
enough time.
As diabetics, we have to educate ourselves most of all, and then be willing

to share what we know. Little by little we can help change a few and maybe a
few more, but always think in positive steps.
I can understand the bitterness Jan, it’s a pain that’s always there, but
look at how much you’ve accomplished to make your life so much better!!!
Same with Gail. Your positive attitudes and humor make a serious impact on
everyone you touch. So matter what the circumstances that made you, look at
the good you do, like for Zack, and everyone else that logs on a reads our
"mail". Back to the books for me, Later, Joan:)

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