How long have you had yours?

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-13-2007
How long have you had yours?
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Thu, 05-22-2008 - 11:44am
By the way anyone here who has had diabetes for a long time and doing great I feel like im gonna die young since I have been diagnosed.Hearing of people having this for many years and doing great makes me feel great.
iVillage Member
Registered: 05-17-2001
Thu, 05-22-2008 - 3:33pm

I have been diagnosed for about 8 years, but I'm sure I've had it a lot longer.

~Misty~


 


iVillage Member
Registered: 05-24-2008
Sat, 05-24-2008 - 4:04pm

I am 18 years old, and have had Juvenile Diabetes for a little over 16 years now.


As long as you keep your numbers under control, watch what you eat, and see a diabetes docotor regularly, you will live a long, healthy life just like anyone else. :)


iVillage Member
Registered: 07-10-2003
Tue, 05-27-2008 - 1:29pm

I have had it for a little over 5 years and still just on diet and exercise.