Re: Warning to newbies

Uncle Enrico said...

Some of what the original poster said is true, however, here's some good
news.

There is a depth of diabetes experience here that is of great value for
the newly diagnosed. We hear newcomers praising ASD time and again.

There are many knowledgeable diabetics here who devote considerable time
and effort in helping the newly diagnosed.

There is a constant monitoring of the advice given here and plenty of
criticism when the advice doesn't meet the approval of those doing the
monitoring.

You'll notice a high decibel level of what appears to be "bickering."
Actually, this is free speech at work and a kind of "peer review" of the
sufferers of diabetes if you will.

True, the vast majority here are not physicians. But I was new to this
group 10 years ago and have stayed because of the good information I've
gotten here. Often what I learned here was better info than what I was
getting at my doctor's office.

Obviously, one needs to be prudent about taking any advice from
non-professional strangers, but this is a good place to get a good
education about this disease from those who've been successfully living
with it for many years.

Also, the internet, Google and Yahoo search engines have been an
enormous help in keeping me healthy.

Test test test but also learn learn learn.

And finally, CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR WHENEVER YOU HAVE A QUESTION.


I came here after being diagnosed T2 late last year. I was an avid Usenet
user and knew there had to be a newsgroup about it, found it and stepped
inside, avoiding the rigid structure of web forums, knowing full well it's
anarchy, as is any unmoderated (Moderated? who's got time for THAT!?! Very
few!!!) newsgroup.

With what I've learned doing my own research elsewhere AND from kindred
spirits here handing out free clues, my BG meter tells me my three month
average is 119 mgdl.

I might not take advice, but I'll keep it mind as things develop.

Best,

Andy
T2
HBP
Gout
:)
.

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