I celebrate my birthday and 27 years with diabetes

Hello everyone!

Today is a very special day for me and I wanted to share it with you: it's my birthday!🎉

This reminds me that there is another anniversary to "celebrate"... today also happens!27 years since I was diagnosed with diabetes!That means I've already passedmore than half a life living with diabetes, and I can say that without complications to date.

When I look back, I remember those first moments after the diagnosis: the fear, the uncertainty, the doubts about what my life would be like from then on.And yet, here I am, 27 years later, with more energy than ever and grateful for everything I learned along the way.

During this time, I have learned to listen to my body like never before, to adjust my diet and adapt exercise to my real needs, not impossible ideals.I have also discovered that diabetes is not only managed with insulin and glucometers, but with community, emotional support and understanding.Therefore, being part of this forum, reading your stories and sharing mine, has been a fundamental part of the well-being that I have managed to maintain.

My family is essential, but so is the support between people whowe know what we're talking aboutwhen we say that we have hypoglycemia in the middle of the night, that we go to the doctor with a list of doubts, or that we have to explain for the umpteenth time what that sensor on the arm is.

In this last year, I have also given away the book(yes, you know which one... it's not advertising)to several people, some close friends and family, and I have loved seeing how they have better understood what it means to live with diabetes and how they can more actively support, for meIt is much more than a detail: it is a way of saying “I understand you, I am with you.”

So today, as I blow out the candles, I celebrate not only my years, but also 27 years of struggle, perseverance, learning, ups and downs... and a lot of personal growth.

Thank you for being there and for making this community a place where you feel at home!

A big hug to all,

fer said:
@Fer said:

Hello everyone!

Today is a very special day for me and I wanted to share it with you: I fulfill 52 years!🎉

This reminds me that there is another anniversary to "celebrate" ... today they are also fulfilled27 years since I was diagnosed with diabetes!That means that I have already passedMore than half a life living with diabetes, and I can say that without complications to date.

When I look back, I remember those first moments after the diagnosis: fear, uncertainty, doubts about what my life would be from then on.And yet, here I am, 27 years later, with more energy than ever and grateful for everything they learned along the way.

During this time, I have learned to listen to my body as never before, to adjust my diet and adapt the exercise to my real needs, not to impossible ideals.I have also discovered that diabetes is not only managed with insulin and glucometers, but with community, emotional support and understanding.Therefore, being part of this forum, reading your stories and sharing mine, has been a fundamental part of the well -being that I have managed to maintain.

My family is fundamental, but so is support between people whoWe know what we are talking aboutWhen we say that we have hypoglycemia at midnight, that we go to the doctor with a list of doubts, or that we have to explain for the umpteenth time that is about the sensor in the arm.

In this last year, I have also given the book(Yes, you know which one ... it's not advertising)To several people, some close friends and family, and I loved to see how they have better understood what it means to live with diabetes and how they can support more actively, for meIt is much more than a detail: it is a way of saying "I understand you, I am with you."

So today, while I breathe the candles, I celebrate not only my 52 years, but also 27 years of struggle, perseverance, learning, ups and downs ... and a lot of personal growth.

Thank you for being there and for making this community a place where you feel at home!

A big hug to all,

Congratulations Fer !!!

Congratulations fer !!!!

Many fCongratulations @Fer, we are from the same fifth!😀,I 11 days greater than you.😝

Thank you very much to all and congratulations too @ruthbia !!

Congratulations!

Congratulations!!!That you meet many more with health !!

Congratulations, fer, and many thanks to you for opening and maintaining this forum that helps us so much.

A hug .

And this has to be easier every day.Maybe one day we can celebrate something very big.

Congratulations on both your birthday and 27 years of living strong with diabetes! 🎉💪 Your journey and perseverance are truly inspiring. Wishing you continued health and happiness!