The month for diabetes

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November was diabetes awareness month. Sad thing is that I did not realize it for almost the whole month. No wonder there were so many items in the NEWS about folks struggling, surviving and beating diabetes.
It is amazing to realize that even though you think of yourself being well connected, you miss something that important. Just makes me want to help create a community for the help/support for people who are living with this life long disease. I found a link posted by Jay, a Type 1 diabetic talking about the missing support network too.

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Anonymous said…
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5:00 AM, January 15, 2006
Anonymous said…
Nice blog Anil. Your posts were interesting reading. I was looking for diabetes information related information and found your site. I have a diabetes information site. It covers everything about diabetes care, complications, treatment and insulin. You'll find it very informative. Please try and visit it, see what you think and enjoy!
If you have a site similar to mine and would like to exchange links, please contact me through my website.
9:16 AM, January 19, 2006
Diabetic_Moments said…
Hi Anil!
you inspired me man. I read each and every blog of yours and said to myself when he can why can't you.i was badly in need of inspirationa dn searched several indian diabetics blog was wondering how they cope. I am 30 and Diabetic for last 8 mnths with no family history of diabetes. Dunno any other indian diabetic if you know pls pass on info.
You are doing great Anil! I was on same way for initial 3 mnths then lost track and been through mess nevertheless trying to pick up again. Anil can you post your avergae day's diet and exercise menu i eman with brekafast lunch dinner and snacks as what you ate and how much did you worked out how about just giving an account of any average day....i'll get ideas and be inspired....
warm regards
moments
11:47 PM, October 28, 2006
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