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Posted May 30, 2012
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Thought I'd put up a free game (9.99 and below) for any Diabetic out there.
Feeling charitable and thought this was somewhat inventive.
If there are more than one I'll just use random .org to choose the winner.
I'll announce the winner in 48 hours.
PM me and I'll get what you want :D

Good Luck!
Posted May 30, 2012
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great initiative.
Post edited May 30, 2012 by lugum
Posted May 30, 2012
PM sent.
Posted May 30, 2012
well that was a specific demografic. a great initiative though, i was thinking if i would be eligable because i've befriended several diabetics, one them my ex-girlfriend and another the girl that i at the moment have a cruch on.
Posted May 30, 2012
I don't think you can get addicted to insulin so I assume it's a joke.
Unfortunately I have no idea if the entire thing is a joke or if by insulin addict you mean diabetic.
I like sweet things.. is that good enough?
Posted May 30, 2012
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Smannesman: I don't think you can get addicted to insulin so I assume it's a joke.
Unfortunately I have no idea if the entire thing is a joke or if by insulin addict you mean diabetic.
I like sweet things.. is that good enough?
i think he/she means with insuline addict a diabetic. although you can have the other type of diabetes and take meds instead of insulin.
Posted May 30, 2012
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lugum: am a diabetic since 2 years now, luckily i only have to take meds for now. but my level is still a bit too high.
i dont know which type sucks most , better to take meds then insulin. but for those who have to take insulin the prospects of getting a cure seems better.
I'm not so sure about the last part. Type 1 diabetics (which are the ones who need to take insulin no matter what) often have had an auto-immune reaction against their own insulin-producing cells. These cells are gone now, so it's hard to imagine a cure. Even if the could be "regrown" through some future technology, chances are that our imuune systems would just attack them again.

Personally, I'm not thinking about cures. I expect to be needing insulin for the complete rest of my life. However, I honestly feel that it could be worse. I look at it this way: Of all incurable, chronic diseases that you can get, diabetes is perhaps the one that can be managed best. You have to do a bit of math before meals, but you have no pain, no serious impairments, you practically remain "fully functional". The insulin shots are a bit like brushing teeth - not really something you'd look forward to, but simply part of daily routine after a while. :)

Oh, and to the OP: +1 for the giveaway, nice idea. :)
Posted May 30, 2012
Nice giveaway!

I almost want to have diabetes now...

But seriously, nice give away! +1
Posted May 30, 2012
Good luck folks .

* Can't participate . Only visually impaired . *
Posted May 30, 2012
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lugum: am a diabetic since 2 years now, luckily i only have to take meds for now. but my level is still a bit too high.
i dont know which type sucks most , better to take meds then insulin. but for those who have to take insulin the prospects of getting a cure seems better.
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Psyringe: I'm not so sure about the last part. Type 1 diabetics (which are the ones who need to take insulin no matter what) often have had an auto-immune reaction against their own insulin-producing cells. These cells are gone now, so it's hard to imagine a cure. Even if the could be "regrown" through some future technology, chances are that our imuune systems would just attack them again.

Personally, I'm not thinking about cures. I expect to be needing insulin for the complete rest of my life. However, I honestly feel that it could be worse. I look at it this way: Of all incurable, chronic diseases that you can get, diabetes is perhaps the one that can be managed best. You have to do a bit of math before meals, but you have no pain, no serious impairments, you practically remain "fully functional". The insulin shots are a bit like brushing teeth - not really something you'd look forward to, but simply part of daily routine after a while. :)

Oh, and to the OP: +1 for the giveaway, nice idea. :)
well i heard about this awhile ago http://fastfacts.nl/en/content/eelco-de-koning-towards-cure-diabetes-0
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mrtophat101: Nice giveaway!

I almost want to have diabetes now...

But seriously, nice give away! +1
i am an unemployed diabetic, so i can pariticipate in 2 contests not that i should be happy with it .:P

anyway eat lots of sugar that might help you get it:p
Post edited May 30, 2012 by lugum
Posted May 30, 2012
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Psyringe: I'm not so sure about the last part. Type 1 diabetics (which are the ones who need to take insulin no matter what) often have had an auto-immune reaction against their own insulin-producing cells. These cells are gone now, so it's hard to imagine a cure. Even if the could be "regrown" through some future technology, chances are that our imuune systems would just attack them again.

Personally, I'm not thinking about cures. I expect to be needing insulin for the complete rest of my life. However, I honestly feel that it could be worse. I look at it this way: Of all incurable, chronic diseases that you can get, diabetes is perhaps the one that can be managed best. You have to do a bit of math before meals, but you have no pain, no serious impairments, you practically remain "fully functional". The insulin shots are a bit like brushing teeth - not really something you'd look forward to, but simply part of daily routine after a while. :)

Oh, and to the OP: +1 for the giveaway, nice idea. :)
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lugum: well i heard about this awhile ago http://fastfacts.nl/en/content/eelco-de-koning-towards-cure-diabetes-0
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mrtophat101: Nice giveaway!

I almost want to have diabetes now...

But seriously, nice give away! +1
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lugum: i am an unemployed diabetic, so i can pariticipate in 2 contests not that i should be happy with it .:P

anyway eat lots of sugar that might help you get it:p
Unemployed diabetic? So lucky! :P
Posted May 30, 2012
Both aren't great but I'm not so optimistic about cures, but it's life and it's better than none. And injections are easy. Still s**t scared of needles but insulin needles are tiny and only hurt when you forget to change 'em :p
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lugum: am a diabetic since 2 years now, luckily i only have to take meds for now. but my level is still a bit too high.
i dont know which type sucks most , better to take meds then insulin. but for those who have to take insulin the prospects of getting a cure seems better.
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Psyringe: I'm not so sure about the last part. Type 1 diabetics (which are the ones who need to take insulin no matter what) often have had an auto-immune reaction against their own insulin-producing cells. These cells are gone now, so it's hard to imagine a cure. Even if the could be "regrown" through some future technology, chances are that our imuune systems would just attack them again.

Personally, I'm not thinking about cures. I expect to be needing insulin for the complete rest of my life. However, I honestly feel that it could be worse. I look at it this way: Of all incurable, chronic diseases that you can get, diabetes is perhaps the one that can be managed best. You have to do a bit of math before meals, but you have no pain, no serious impairments, you practically remain "fully functional". The insulin shots are a bit like brushing teeth - not really something you'd look forward to, but simply part of daily routine after a while. :)

Oh, and to the OP: +1 for the giveaway, nice idea. :)
Me neither, but it aint the worst thing in the world. And agree with your points ;D
But I don't care what type you have, as long as you have non-functioning/no insulin xD
And yeah the topic name was a joke
Type 1 btw
Post edited May 30, 2012 by deng09
Posted May 30, 2012
Type 1 Diabetic for about 13 years now.
Posted May 30, 2012
One time i got a diagnosis that i was a possibly diabetic... i was sad.
but luckily my doctor asked me to do another exam in another clinic, turns out that when i made the first exam, i was with excess alcohol in blood.. who would guess? true story..

Can i enter? (just kidding, +1 for the giveaway!)
Post edited May 30, 2012 by Stooner
Posted May 30, 2012
This is a great idea and some nice recognition. I do not have diabetes but my son does, he was diagnosed at 13 months old, he turns 4 next week so it has become a huge part of our lives. So I thank you for thinking of this, I had thought about doing almost the exact same thing but then the bills came in for the continous blood monitor and the insilun pump.

Anyway, he doesn't need any games right now. My boy did ask for one game while sitting on my lap while I searched the GOG catalog, and that was SuperFrog, and he got, and he loves it. He also asked me for Soul Reaver but wife would kill me if I actually let him play it.
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