Buddies - DAFNE Online

May 08, 2014 18:22

Sharon doodle DAFNE Graduate
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust 15 posts

Hi, I don't know if this has been mentioned before.... I have used other online websites (for weight loss) that use a buddy system. I found this really useful to have a buddy for support...those times when you need a listening ear. I know there are probably some people here who read lots of posts, but never comment. Wink

Anyway, I would Iove a buddy.... I've been diabetic 30 years, who would like to be my buddy?

Post below if you would like one too Very Happy

May 13, 2014 15:00

Louise1988 DAFNE Graduate
South West Essex PCT 68 posts

Hi Sharon,

I love the sound of the buddy system. I know a few of the Voluntary Groups in Diabetes UK use a buddy system for anyone new to their groups. I'm a peer support volunteer for Diabetes UK and am constantly trying to think of new ways to reach out to other diabetics, especially those who might be having troubles. Anyway, I'm happy to be your buddy Smile

May 14, 2014 08:04

MaryJC DAFNE Graduate
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 10 posts

Hi Sharon
I also like the sound of being/ having a buddy. I have recently finished Dafne and that is the first time I had an opportunity to talk to another diabetic. I know several type 2 diet controlled but no one who was on insulin. So nobody actually understood when I felt like having a moan. Smile

May 08, 2014 18:22 Sharon doodle DAFNE Graduate North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust 15 posts	Hi, I don't know if this has been mentioned before.... I have used other online websites (for weight loss) that use a buddy system. I found this really useful to have a buddy for support...those times when you need a listening ear. I know there are probably some people here who read lots of posts, but never comment. Anyway, I would Iove a buddy.... I've been diabetic 30 years, who would like to be my buddy? Post below if you would like one too
May 13, 2014 15:00 Louise1988 DAFNE Graduate South West Essex PCT 68 posts	Hi Sharon, I love the sound of the buddy system. I know a few of the Voluntary Groups in Diabetes UK use a buddy system for anyone new to their groups. I'm a peer support volunteer for Diabetes UK and am constantly trying to think of new ways to reach out to other diabetics, especially those who might be having troubles. Anyway, I'm happy to be your buddy
May 14, 2014 08:04 MaryJC DAFNE Graduate Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 10 posts	Hi Sharon I also like the sound of being/ having a buddy. I have recently finished Dafne and that is the first time I had an opportunity to talk to another diabetic. I know several type 2 diet controlled but no one who was on insulin. So nobody actually understood when I felt like having a moan.