National Diabetes Month: Life With Diabetes

November is National Diabetes Month and Today is National Diabetes Day!

The American Recall Center is asking, "What Do You Want People to Know About Diabetes"
This is challenging to answer because at first I want people to know "everything" so I don't have to go into any long explanations! Second, I want people to understand that type 1 and type 2 diabetes are very different when it comes to treatment. Finally, I want people to know that having diabetes does not have to be devastating. It never goes away, there is never a break, and all that hard work should be a constant reminder of gratitude for being able to be healthy.

"I don't love the challenges and hardships from diabetes. I love to overcome diabetes and defy odds every hour of the day. I love what I learn from diabetes and the characteristics those lessons teach me."

This strong and positive attitude is not always easy to find. I've been struggle with it a bit this week as I face seeing the eye doctor tomorrow! Pregnancy and tight control can lead to changes in the eyes of a person with pre-exsisting diabetes. (Awful how better blood sugars can cause problems too huh? Diabetes is just rude!!!). I've been seeing "eye floaters" and have to go get checked out. It could be a normal pregnancy symptom or a sign of a serious eye problem. I've been so thankful to not have any diabetes related complications so far in life. Trying to keep that positive attitude and remember I can handle anything that is thrown at me! Today or tomorrow....

Managing my type 1 diabetes every day (especially during pregnancy) is a constant reminder of the blessing of modern medicine and that good health is worth hard work!