Diabetes Support Groups Really
Do Make A Difference
When I was growing up, no one
told me about diabetes. No one told me about the symptoms of diabetes, or
about diabetes risk factors. No one told me, in fact, that I was at serious
risk of developing diabetes. I wasn't told that it ran my family, that
obesity was a serious factor in whether or not you developed it, and that
the fact that I was overweight put me in imminent danger. By the time I
found out, In fact, it was too late. I was already very sick with diabetes.
I grew up in a family that was seriously in denial, and soon I was in denial
myself. I tried out flaky diabetes remedies that were supposed to offer
miracle cures, but in fact only made me sicker. On a daily basis, if the
truth is to be told, I was putting my life at risk. I was not taking my
medicine regularly, not sticking with my diet, and generally not taking care
of myself. If it weren't for diabetes support groups, in fact, I might not
be alive today.
The first time I heard about a diabetes support group, I outwardly sneered.
I didn't feel like I needed diabetes support groups. I had always been
independent – to a fault in fact. Support groups for diabetes were just not
my style, I said. Sure, diabetes support groups might be good for some
sufferers of the disease, but I could handle things on my own. Then one day,
I took a serious look in the mirror. I realized I had not been handling
things on my own. I realized that I was in awful shape and I needed the help
of a community. That is when I joined diabetes support groups.
The first time I went to the Diabetes support group, I was absolutely blown
away by how friendly and supportive everyone was. I knew that diabetes
support groups were supposed to be welcoming places, but I was unprepared
for how much of an effect it would have on me. Despite my gruff exterior, I
found out at that diabetes support groups meeting that I was very scared
inside. Part of what diabetes support groups help you with is addressing all
of that inner fear and anxiety. Of course, diabetes support groups also
address more tangible issues, like taking the responsibility to check up on
each other and making sure that everyone is taking care of their condition.
All in all, they had everything I needed.
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