Comments on: Sign our Petition: Support Research to Prevent Type 1 Diabetes

By: Kendall

Kendall — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:52:23 +0000

Thanks Wally, your way of life is inspirational. It's taken me 4 years to adopt your method of no stress, the right foods and luckily I enjoy daily exercise. With a bit of luck it will all pay off for me in the long run.

By: Romore

Romore — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:12:19 +0000

Hope a cure can be found soon, it is a terrible disease

By: Tranquil72

Tranquil72 — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:39:24 +0000

YES..a cure is what is needed…come on scientists it is the year 2010….These kids need not suffer any more than they are already…the complications are there whether or not they look after themsleves correctly and the government should be doing more in helping the kids…too! My daughter was diagnosed Sept '08 and she is 8 years old…she is a very lovely girl who copes so well and wants tog row up learning and teaching others about it and looking at being a researcher herself…! Good luck everyone!!

By: Vicki Orlandini

Vicki Orlandini — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:03:57 +0000

Hi Wally,

Continuing to tell my son, aged 15, that Diabetes 1 is a condition, not an illness reflects your attitude and I truly believe it's true. Get on with stuff, be positive as the mind is a powerful tool if used to its full potential.

Thanx for your words of encouragement.

Vicki.

By: Calandra

Calandra — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:18:37 +0000

i have had diabetes for 14 years. i now know a two with it and it's really hard!!! i really hope that one we can prevent other kids doind what i and my little mate have to do!!!!!! this is a great idea, good luck!!

By: Tania

Tania — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:03:53 +0000

I would swap places in a split second with my son to take away everything he goes through. These children/adults are amazing. This is a great way for diabetes education to the public about the differences of type 1 and 2 to be known and understood. I sometimes get tired of explaining to people that my son couldn't have avoided this through a better lifestyle and diet. He is an outdoor, sports mad child who loves being active and always eats well. I DO however always point out the differences to people who don't know as it is important that they too understand and have an admiration for people with type 1 diabetes and the constant monitoring that is required. I believe there will be a cure one day and I hope that day is very soon. Imagine the tears of joy around the world.

By: Bev

Bev — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:03:05 +0000

I agree with both Kerrie Susan and Kate. My son Ben was diagnosed 3 days before last Christmas. Its hard to believe it hasnt been a year yet. He seems to have had sooo many injections it feels like years. All this without a word of complaint. They are definatly heroes. Bev

By: susan greentree

susan greentree — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:05:45 +0000

A cure would be many diabetic childrens' dream. Keep on researching!

By: Ruth Lent Wiebe

Ruth Lent Wiebe — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:27:01 +0000

I've been a juvenile diabetic for 39 years, and I have always been frustrated by the many misconceptions people have about it. I would sign your petition, but I live in the US. I wish we had more education about the difference between type 1 and 2 here also. Thanks for all the work you are doing to spread the word!

By: Katie Johnson

Katie Johnson — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:49:19 +0000

I admire your positivity Wally, thank you. It's also nice to hear from someone who has lived with it for so long and still looks on the bright side!
My daughter Rylee was diagnosed 3 years ago at the age of 9 months. She goes to school next year for the first time which opens up new concerns for me, but maybe it will just be okay.
Thank you xx