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Pitman, NJ

Warriors enjoy each day you are given.

What is the bravest thing you've ever said.

Help.
According to Winnie the Pooh.

Today we are told to be self reliant and strong. But we need to ask for help more often.

Sometimes and more often than we are willing. We need to ask for help. Ask questions.

Someone will answer from personal experience.

Take time for self care. I do at least 10-15 minutes every day.

Alan Alexander Milne wrote Winnie the Pooh in 1926 to teach children about love… read more

March 16, 2025 (edited)
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Members opened up about the bravest things they've ever said, with many reflecting on the courage it took to ask for help during pivotal... Read more

Members opened up about the bravest things they've ever said, with many reflecting on the courage it took to ask for help during pivotal moments such as receiving a diabetes diagnosis, facing anxiety and depression, or hearing a dire prognosis from a doctor. Several members shared powerful stories of defying expectations, including one who was told they wouldn't survive radiation but celebrated 11 years of life, and another who was told they'd be in a wheelchair within two years but now walks 15 to 17 miles weekly. A recurring theme was the importance of self-advocacy, listening to trusted voices, and finding strength in admitting vulnerability, whether that meant taking responsibility for one's health, standing up for a friend, or quitting smoking after a serious diagnosis.

A DiabetesTeam Member

Hello everyone!!! I normally do ask for help even if I have read a lot on Prediab and Diabetes. For me it is TEACH. Please teach me how to live and manage my blood sugar level issues. Thus far, I have learned a lot from DT etc. My own family says to me: Dad, LISTEN to what we are saying. (Same applies to the DT and other people who are diabetics). I need to be listening and willing to be taught. And SHARE the lessons .
Enuff said. Take care

March 17, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

Vaping can cause popcorn lungs. My pulmonalogist suggested I never vape, period.

March 26, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

When I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I asked for help.

March 16, 2025
DiabetesTeam

Being brave with diabetes often means speaking up for your needs and trusting yourself. DiabetesTeam members have shown great courage in advocating for themselves, whether it's asking for help when needed or expressing the need for self-care time. Some of the bravest words can be as simple as "I need help" or "I need five Show Full Answer

Being brave with diabetes often means speaking up for your needs and trusting yourself. DiabetesTeam members have shown great courage in advocating for themselves, whether it's asking for help when needed or expressing the need for self-care time. Some of the bravest words can be as simple as "I need help" or "I need five minutes to myself." One of the bravest things someone can do is trust their diabetes management decisions, especially at night. This includes having confidence in meal planning, insulin dosing, and setting proper alerts. It takes courage to believe in yourself and your ability to handle your health needs. Sometimes the bravest thing you can say is "no" when you need to prioritize your health. Setting boundaries and making time for self-care isn't selfish - it's essential for managing diabetes effectively. Remember that protecting your health and energy levels is an act of courage that benefits both you and those around you.

March 16, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

@ Jerrik what a disgraceful and irresponsible thing your radiologist oncologist said. I was told I would be in a wheelchair within two years. That was 23 years ago and I’m still not in a wheelchair and doing walks of 15 to 17 miles each week.

March 17, 2025

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