I think having something in writing is always the best offense with schools. I don't remember how 504's were handled with my son (he's 22 and was an ADD lad) but can they refuse your declaration of a 504 being needed? I guess...
I was diagnosed in March of 2005. Was on orals until Nov 2007. Now on Lantus and Novolog. I don't mind the shots at all (pen needles are great), I just wish I could have maybe three days in a row of everything being the same. Good BG readings, no lows at the gym etc.
I'm 46 and married with two grown kids. My wife is pretty supportive and doesn't lord over me (which is quite nice considering she's a big time control freak). I have Diabetes all up and down my mother's side of the family. I can remember my grandmother weighing my grandfather's food on a little scale and giving him shots with needles that were medieval. Him and I would go for rides at night, stop for coffee and he would have a big piece of pie. Little did I know what I was witnessing back then.
One thought I've had lately is that this can be a really lonely disease. Not that I want a partner in it necessarily (like my wife or one of my kids). I am actively looking for support groups in my area, but they seem kind of scarce.
I have seen improvements in how our disease is managed. I'm thankful to be able to take advantage of the advancements and how well I am able to manage my D.
hey corey...thanks for the friend request...i see you have a great backbone yourself which is always great to have...tell your wife to keep you strong...thanks again..talk to you again soon...great to be a part of this website
Looks like we are in similar shoes. I got diagnosed in May '05 with type 2 and am headed to the doc in March to probably start the shots. I, too, get that lonely feeling. I live way out in the boondocks so it's hard to find anyone to relate to with diabetes, but everyone has their advice and lectures. I think the lonely feeling for me is caused by never knowing what's going to happen to my body next or trying really hard to control my sugar and not getting the results I want. People without diabetes usually never have to confront these thoughts.
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