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We are Guided by Our Healthful ValuesTM
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[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Heroic (hi-ˈrō-ik)
A Healthful HeroTM is someone who combats adversity through perseverance, courage, and a desire to change the world. You are a hero of your own Healthful JourneyTM. As individuals, we do not choose to be heroes. Critically, heroism exists in selfless acts where you place yourself at risk for another. Sharing your story requires strength and a willingness to be vulnerable to save another.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Empathetic (ˌem-pə-ˈthe-tik)
No Healthful StoryTM is the same and every journey is unique. We care deeply about each person’s journey. We are committed to empathizing with each Healthful ContributorTM without judgement. Our empathy and compassion for each other makes us stronger.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Authentic (ə-ˈthen-tik)
We are seekers of truth. As Healthful ContributorsTM, we commit to sharing only what is True and Accurate to the best of our ability. Memories may be imperfect, however the more accurately we share our stories, the more helpful they might be.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Respectful (ri-ˈspekt-fəl)
Every Healthful StoryTM is unique and could be helpful to someone in need. At HealthfulHeroes.com, we respect the courage of every Healthful ContributorTM. This starts with accepting every background and story as deeply valued and worthy of appreciation.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Transparent (tran(t)s-ˈper-ənt)
Our goal is to share information so that others might benefit. The more we share, the greater the impact that we can have. Our founder has set an example which can be found here. Do not hesitate to e-mail contact@healthfulheroes.com if you would like to learn more from a Healthful ContributorTM.
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[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Courageous (kə-ˈrā-jəs)
It takes courage to share your story and overcome the shame of our illnesses. At HealthfulHeroes.com, we admire your courage to share in order to benefit others. You are the hero of your unique story. As the hero, share who you are and how your background influenced your journey. By doing so, you will help others to see possibilities for themselves in what you have achieved for yourself.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Chronological (ˌkrä-nə-ˈlä-ji-kəl)
Our goal with sharing Healthful StoriesTM is to begin each story with the first symptom, continue through misdiagnoses and eventually correct diagnoses, through to good and bad experiences on treatments or homebrew fixes, and and hopefully personal health transformation.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Continuous (kən-ˈtin-yü-əs)
We believe that unbroken journeys make better stories. Every good story has a beginning, middle, and end. We want you to update your stories over time as you experience more with your condition, good or bad, or new insights emerge for you to share to help others.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Complete (kəm-ˈplēt)
It is important that details are shared to the extent you are comfortable. You are more than your disease and your background contributes to your experience. No detail is too small and in fact could matter to someone else and just might transform a life and change the world.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Curated (ˈkyu̇r-ˌā-təd)
Stories must be accessible in a way that is easy to understand. Your Healthful Team is here to help you to include as much of your journey in ways that uphold all the 5 C’s of Sharing at HealthfulHeroes.com. E-mail us with your suggestions on how we might improve to maximize the impact of your story.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]*Cas' Healthful Journey™ through Type 1 Diabetes (T1DM)
*Cas' Healthful Journey™ with Type 1 Diabetes
Join us for an interview with Cas and discover how he has been able to manage through his life with Type 1 Diabetes. This is Cas’ Healthful Story™.
It was Christmas Day 2008. Cas was just 13 years old and drank three gallons of tea with sugar. For the past several months, he was often thirsty at night and woke up three or four times during the night to use the restroom. He proceeded to spend the through New Year’s Eve in the hospital as he was given a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes.
He all of a sudden had to learn how to inject himself with insulin and the doctors wouldn’t let him leave the hospital until he knew how to inject himself. Over the next several weeks, Cas described that “the biggest change was having to count everything I ate having to count carbohydrates and figuring out how much insulin I needed.”
Cas described situations where his blood sugar isn’t high enough: “All of a sudden it is like you’re very hungry like you hadn’t eaten in a few days but also you’re very weak and it’s difficult to focus and I get sweaty and I’m incoherent when I talk.”
Cas credits his sensor and insulin pump for allowing him to live as normal as a life as you can with Type 1 Diabetes: “I’ve got a sensor which alerts me when my blood sugar isn’t working correctly. I’ve got a pump. I’ve got an app on my phone that links the two together so I think I can lead a pretty normal life or as normal as you can with diabetes of course. I still gotta count my carbs and and bring snacks with me but overall I think it’s as normal a life as I can have.”
Cas' Advice for Others
When asked what advice he has for others with diabetes, Cas is quick to point out that “for those getting used to counting carbs, the biggest hurdle is getting used to it because if you don’t make a habit out of it, counting carbs will always stay something that you have to be conscious about. I’ve tried to turn counting carbs into a habit and it has now become second nature so I’ve gotten used to it.”
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