Real stories of people with diabetes and celiachy

We live immersed in a vertiginous rhythm of tasks, routines and obligations.But there are times when life makes us stop.Sometimes it is a diagnosis.Sometimes, the discovery of a new reality.And at that time, information and accompaniment are everything.

I recently read an article that collects testimonies of people withdiabetesandCeliacía, two conditions that demand a deep change in the way of living ... but that also show an incredible force in those who face them.

💬Carlos was diagnosed with diabetes at age 19.He lived a stage of medical restrictions and loneliness, but found a great ally in sport.
💬Clara lives with diabetes since the 2 yearsAnd, for her, the most difficult thing was for her family."Diabetes should not stop anyone," he says.
💬Carla received her diagnosis in adolescence, an already complex stage in itself.It was hard for him to assume him, but today he shares his experience so that others do not feel alone.

🔹Carlos MecherquesIt was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in an era where the information was scarce and the treatment, much more restrictive.He was only 19 when his life changed completely.In his words, the medicine at that time "invited you to the rebellion" because it meant socially isolating you and restricting almost everything.However, he found in the sport a true shelter and a tool to stay active, motivated and healthy.Today, with more than 60 years and decades of experience, Carlos transmits a powerful message:"Hiding diabetes does not make it disappear, it only adds weight. Living it with responsibility and professional support allows you to lead a full life".

🔹Clara Francescutti, diagnosed with just 2 years, did not know a life "before" diabetes.That, far from being a disadvantage, allowed him to integrate care as another part of his day to day.It was his mother who, guided by instinct, insisted on repeating the evidence confirmed by the diagnosis.Clara highlights how her family was key so that she did not feel any difference in her childhood, even accompanying her on school trips to administer her insulin.Today, he defends that there are no absolute prohibitions, but informed decisions, and recalls something that his diabetologist taught him:"Diabetes should not stop; must integrate into your life, not master it".

🔹Carla BarbieriHe was only 11 when he knew that he had type 1 diabetes. Like many teenagers, the diagnosis fell like a slab.The initial rejection, the difficulty in accepting changes, and learning on care were part of a long and emotional process.Carla emphasizes that diabetes is a silent disease, which sometimes causes society to minimize its impact."They often tell you" I eat a little, nothing happens ’without understanding the long -term consequences", he states.Your message is clear:"You have to friends with the disease and learn to listen. Diabetes is here to stay, and the sooner you accept it, you can take care of yourself.".

And not only them: the testimonies of people with celiacca, such asSilvina and Christian, they also focus on theimportance of links, empathy and the informed environment.Because when information is missing, the phrases made, the myths, and the "only a little will not harm you" ... that they do harm.

🎯Why is it so important to talk about this here, in our community?

Because these stories reflect something we all understand here:Diabetes is not only a medical issue, but a daily experience that affects our decisions, our emotions and our relationships.

Many of us have heard phrases like "a little piece does not happen" or "but if you look good."And we know how difficult it is to educate the environment, without falling into frustration.

Therefore, now more than ever,It is important to give knowledge, understanding and support.Not only for those who live with diabetes, but also for couples, children, parents, friends ... becauseWhen they understand, everything becomes easier.

🎁 If you have not done so, I encourage you to give the book"Living with diabetes: the power of the online community".It is a beautiful and useful way to tell someone: "I want to understand you better."Ideal for a couple, a family member, or even for yourself, if you are looking to feel more accompanied.Because we are not alone, and each story adds strength to ours.

👉 Have you also felt that misunderstanding in your environment?

Has anyone helped you to make the most bearable path?

Share your experience.Surely you can help someone who reads us silently.

Greetings,

Hi.

I perfectly understand all these people. They diagnosed diabetes at age 20 and a few years, therefore I knew what it was to live without diabetes and the "crazy" years of adolescence and youth. The change was cruel, let's say so, but perhaps for not being aware, (or rather being an incoos)Bartola "There I started my "Calvary" with some incomprehensible people and let's say tolerant that when you are young they abound.(Eye! Not all people are so and my recognition to the young people now who know howBiabetic condition and. He said that I really loved me because we are both with an older child.

Ah!One thing that I do not get along: we return to Galicia and that of getting up for a month in a row and seeing the most painted pistern, but one gets used to it.

As a joke.Some Andalusian friends that I had told me: since the Galicians are not as happy as we? Galicians are not sad or pessimistic, we are sober because the weather makes us so. And each one has their accent, I am proud to "speak singing" hahaha .... greetings greetings

Good morning

@Cacharro I agree with you when you say that the "weather does so."I remember in my student times at a labor university coincide with classmates throughout the Spanish geography.And coincidentally, you were the Galicians and also the Canaries, with whom I had less tune.Years later I understood that the weather has a decisive influence on the way of being.Said with all affection.

All the best.

I continue here because it is raining, Sinò would be in the sun hahaha. I understand you perfectly.un health