Hello everyone,
My name is Matt and I'm probably one of the few members that has not been diagnosed with diabetes, though I have a great interest in raising awareness. My grandmother has had type 2 for a long time and about 3 years ago, Ely (my girlfriend) was diagnosed with type 1. There have been some major adjustments we've (mostly her, of course) had to make. I've witnessed many of the frustrations diabetics tend to go through. I hope to learn more about diabetes as well as help others cope with the every day life of diabetes. Both Ely and I have learned that there is a lot of support an online community can offer. She has been keeping a blog going for a little while now - The Everyday Life of Type 1 Ely. I look forward to meeting you all.
-Matt
My name is Matt and I'm probably one of the few members that has not been diagnosed with diabetes, though I have a great interest in raising awareness. My grandmother has had type 2 for a long time and about 3 years ago, Ely (my girlfriend) was diagnosed with type 1. There have been some major adjustments we've (mostly her, of course) had to make. I've witnessed many of the frustrations diabetics tend to go through. I hope to learn more about diabetes as well as help others cope with the every day life of diabetes. Both Ely and I have learned that there is a lot of support an online community can offer. She has been keeping a blog going for a little while now - The Everyday Life of Type 1 Ely. I look forward to meeting you all.
-Matt
Unfortunately diabetes do run in familyies sadly.
