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November 14 - World Diabetes Day

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Sunday, 14 November 2010 10:12
For those of you who don't already know, November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and Sunday, November 14 is World Diabetes Day.

Yesterday, JDRF NW Ride Club cycled through downtown Seattle to raise awareness. I was one of the small but very colorful group that went along for the ride. It was a fun day, and we stopped by some very famous points along the way.

Diabetes, no matter what type, is a difficult disease. There are stigmas, misunderstandings, and stereotypes that diabetics have to fight against.

Some people think that Diabetes is barely a disease anymore because of the advancements in technology. The

cold, hard truth is that although the technology has improved, it is a far cry from being a cure. Diabetes is still a 24/7 job and requires a lot of micro-managing.

I struggle with my Diabetes daily. Some days, I'm okay with it. Some days, I hate it. Some days, I like it. I was old enough to know what having a normal life was like when I was diagnosed, so I understand the importance of taking care of my disease, but I also miss the carefree pre-diabetes days when I didn't have to think about meal times, sugar supply, exercise effects, etc. Some days, even I don't want to stab myself with a needle for a pumpsite or prick my finger for a blood sugar check. Every morning, I call my mother to let her know that I'm alive and that I made it through the night. I put on my medical ID bracelet before going to work, and I check to make sure that a juice box and my glucagon kit are in my purse "just in case".

The good days, though- When I have a day full of perfect blood sugars, I'm happy. When I think about how I might not be a runner if it weren't for Diabetes, I'm thankful. When I realize I've done things that some normal people can't even fathom (running a marathon), I feel triumphant, because I get to prove to the world that I can do it, despite my disadvantages.

To me, I have to believe that everything in life happens for a reason. I think there is a purpose behind my Diabetes. I may not know what it is yet or ever, but I have to believe that it will lead me to do something for the greater good. We shall see....

 
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