Since November is National Diabetes Awareness month I have been trying to think of ways to raise awareness about this disease so I, too can do my part.
Now one thing you should know about me is that, although I am a pretty outgoing guy, I am not one to just walk up to people and strike up a conversation about diabetes. The thought of doing that actually makes me a little light headed. I cannot imagine every doing that.
But, I have no problem talking to someone who is asking about diabetes or that person that wants to know more. I will spend lots of time passionately discussing the ins and outs of this disease.
So what can you do? If you are a talker then just striking up the conversation may be a way to do it.
If you have ever participated in a fund raising walk you may have a T-shirt or hat you can wear. A lot of times when someone sees a shirt from a walk they will ask about. That is a great way to start the conversation.
I have a button that says "Cure" on it and people will often say, "Cure what?" That is my chance to raise some more awareness! It's that simple.
If you have a Facebook account or are on Twitter, you could post statistics about diabetes to raise awareness.
Another great thing to do is start a blog of your own! You can write about your life with diabetes and let others know the challenges, difficulties, and what you go through trying to manage diabetes. Join the dLife diabetes community and start blogging today!
I guess the point I wanted to make is that we each can find some way to spread the word. You don't have to pull out a bullhorn or pay for Sky writing. There are other ways to raise awareness.
Do you have any other ideas?
I am having a hard time coping these days with my diabetes. I am a single mom with 2 teenage kids....and the pump is letting me down...I am so blue...I work out at the gym a lot and work full time ....and try to keep my life on the straight and narrow....the canulas are bending, and all sorts of issues...what do you do and how do you manage?
I am new to this....and look forward to hearing back...I have never really had a support group and would love to connect with people in the same sort of boat. I live in New Jersey....
thanks, Marlene