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02/03/09 01:33 PM

"I have had diabetes for two years and still cannot accept it. I take medicine but in my mind I'm not resolved to the fact that I have diabetes."
Asked By: mparks14  
Category: Vision

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02/10/09 12:12 PM

You are not alone in finding difficulty accepting the fact that you have diabetes, and denial serves as protection against overwhelming feelings during the early stages of any significant loss. Having diabetes is a loss of the “reality” you had known prior to diagnosis and serves as a reminder of how vulnerable life can be. And, although denial can help us survive difficult times, it can hinder us from moving on into our present reality, and prevent our experience of the joy life provides in every moment of every day. Denial prevents us from taking our lives and present reality seriously, often leading to neglect in care of our bodies. Lack of acceptance also leads to a constant desire to have the things we do not have, always looking to find something to satisfy, without realization that everything we need to find happiness is already in our possession. Fear of what “might” be entangles us in what may never happen, and likely never will. . . If we take care of our diabetes! If you want to find freedom and courage to live life in the here and now, with joy and contentment, I’d recommend any book written by Cheri Huber, perhaps starting out with “The Fear Book: Facing Fear Once and For All,” and “Be the Person You Want to Find.” They are light and easy reading, with a touch of humor and a lot of insight! Best to you in your journey through life, and as a dear friend often tells me “Enjoy.”
Answered By: Claire Blum
Accreditations: MS Ed, RN, CDE, CPT
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03/28/09 05:45 PM

Diabetes is a hard thing to accept. Thing is it wont go away wishing we dont have it. I did that for the first two years, a very big mistake on my part. I had readings in the 300 to 400 and even higher. I knew the number said I had it but I didnt feel the damage that was occuring. SO no pain no problem, I was young and strong and had a whole life to live. I cut back on most of the junk, its just back 24 yrs ago they had no clue about carbs being the leading reason bs rise. They have accepted that now and do encourage us to watch carb intake. I live daily with diabetic periperal neuropathy and am unable to work. So all in all I would sure take it more serious than I did.
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