Welcome to FUDiabetes, where you will find that you are not alone. We exist to help each other on our journey with Diabetes. While we take seriously the risks and complications that come with this disease, we categorically reject the notion that this diagnosis is a death sentence.
We believe that Diabetes does not have to limit you as you live. The journey is not easy, and the opinions expressed here are not always mild, but we can assure you that we are here to help you along the way. We are glad to have your voice and questions in the mix, so make yourself at home, post when you are ready, and welcome aboard the community known as FUDiabetes – For Unlimited Diabetics.
Here are some steps to help start you in the community:
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read why we are different from any other diabetes community on the web
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read our community guidelines, which explain our common expectations of each other
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upload a picture for your profile, and upgrade your profile information – particularly your personal bio – so that others may be able to respond appropriately to your questions. How to do this is explained in detailed here!
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introduce yourself on the intro thread
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get familiar with diabetes acronyms commonly used in the community, with a glossary of terms for diabetes, and with forum jargon that old hands in online diabetes communities reference often
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discover the truth behind some of the myths surrounding diabetes, and find the answers to some common questions for the newly diagnosed.
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check out some of the helpful books recommended by the community
Do remember that none of what you read in this website is medical advice. Please check with your treating physician before making any change to your treatment based on opinions (that’s what they are) that you read on this site.