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Take Steps for GOOD HEALTH
On Sunday 1st December 2013 I will be walking 4 km to raise money for Diabetes Victoria.
http://www.diabetesvic.org.au/
Doing this walk is important to me and to my fellow Diabetes community. Now; I’m not the fittest person nor do I like exercise. But; to raise money which will go towards ongoing support and research for me and my fellow D Peeps I think I can handle a leisurely stroll around the TAN on the first day of SUMMER.
I have registered a team ‘DIABETES MAFIA’ and want to generate as much support as I can. My team is open to anyone and I would love for you; or anyone else you think would like to support me and my team; to join.
You can register by following: http://takestepsforgoodhealth.com.au/
Click on ‘REGISTER’
Choose ‘I am a Participant’
Choose ‘I am part of a Team’
Type in DIABETES MAFIA as the team name.
My details will be next to the team name,just hit ‘Join’
You can choose to do a Walk or Run it’s entirely up to you.
Alternatively you can make a donation if you don’t wish to participate in the Walk or Run on the day.
https://twitter.com/diabetesvic
https://twitter.com/Take_Steps
Other up and coming D EVENTS to end a very eventful 2013 are below:
World Diabetes Day on Thursday 14 November 2013
http://www.idf.org/worlddiabetesday
World Diabetes Congress is being held in my very own MELBOURNE
2-6 December 2013
http://www.idf.org/worlddiabetescongress
http://www.diabetesvic.org.au/media-centre/world-diabetes-congress-melbourne
You’re not the only one
Everyone has a story to tell its just different from the next person.
Having Diabetes doesn’t define me and I hate how people will always say ‘ I didn’t know you are a Diabetic’ they seem to say it like I’m an Extra Terrestrial from out of space! I’m not a Diabetic, but I have Diabetes. I manage it 24 hours, 7 days a week 365 days a year and so far a total of 17 years. That’s countless amounts of finger pricks, jabbing needles into my body, now changing cannula sights from moving to a Pump, counting carbs, having hypos and hearing dumb ass people ask: should you be eating that?
What of it? I manage this chronic disease to the best of my ability with the same gusto and determination I put into most things life throws at me; sometimes I wish it would just FUCK right off. Sadly this will probably never happen in my lifetime; since being diagnosed I’ve been told about that elusive ‘Cure’ that’s just around the corner. Here I am 17 years later still waiting for it…… This is when you need to take a step back and think jeez my life isn’t so bad. I’m thankful I have modern medicine that helps me manage my condition and a great support network of peers and HCP’s who help me continue to live with no complications that Type 1 Diabetes can bring. I’m thankful I live in a county that allows me to access everything I need to manage my Diabetes; to those who sweat the small stuff. Why? Wake up and smell the roses and be thankful you have a perfectly functioning pancreas; unlike me.
If you are like me managing a chronic illness; or just feeling a little sorry for yourself just remember someone else is feeling down and out just like YOU theirs is just a different story.
Let the 12WBT Challenge Begin
It may be February of the new year, but it’s NEVER too late to start a NEW challenge! Being a Type 1 Diabetic has its own challenges everyday. It KICKS you in the butt when you least expect it or its smooth sailing for a while. You can be high as a Kite, but come crashing back down and you’re left to wonder WHY? HOW? I’m sure I bolused and counted my CARBS correctly. WTF went wrong?? Life is full of challenges and hey; I thought I’d throw another something into the mix……I have joined the @12WBT https://twitter.com/12WBTchallenge!
What’s this you ask? You can find out here https://twitter.com/12WBT
@MishBridges https://twitter.com/MishBridges has inspired me to finally take a reality check and take ownership of my Healthier and Fitter soon to be self. It seems a light switch has finally gone on for me; to do something about becoming a STRONGER, DETERMINED, POWERFUL and EMPOWERED person. The mind is a powerful thing people, and I have let the self-doubt and negative voices in my head get to me for far too long! It’s time people, time for Pedro the Pump and I to set, yet another challenge for ourselves…..
Wish me luck for the next 12 weeks of self discovery and the healing powers I know are within me.
Challenge begins Monday 11 FEB 2013
Note: I am not receiving any payment for taking part in the 12WBT challenge. I have joined of my own accord . There is no arrangement for me to write about my experience with this Fitness Challenge. I hope to inspire the rest of the 12WBT team members who have joined this round like me.
#WhereThePumpAreYou As I am celebrating @nutelladay in Oz, my local supermarket was the place to visit for all things #Nutella @kikisbetes #OzDOC #DOC #Diabetes
Posted in Pump Life
#WhereThePumpAreYou?
A great initiative by the American Diabetes Association’s Chicago Chapter. http://www.chicagonow.com/living-with-diabetes/2013/02/how-to-be-involved-in-wherethepumpareyou/
Thank you kiki for bringing this to the attention of all #DOC Folk http://www.twitter.com/kikisbetes The #OzDOC are joining the fun!
Laughter is the best Medicine. Unless………..
Makes sense if you have #diabetes
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