Another in our series of "Dear Diabetes" Letters, this one from one of our new friends & newly diagnosed as Type 1. If you would like to have your "Dear Diabetes" Letter featured, you can send it via EMAIL
Dear Diabetes,
You really know how to make an entrance - I mean...c'mon, did you have to show up on my vacation?
Did you have to announce yourself during the same week I got my cast off my foot?
Just when I was getting back to normal, you showed up.
Just like a bad blind date, you came into my life all loud and annoying.
I showed up in the ER with a blood sugar number of 489 & almost in ketoacidosis.
Nothing like spending 5 nights in the hospital, while my friends & family participated in a long planned river floating trip.
Oh well, I missed out.
You won that battle D.
I'm learning though, reading, preparing myself, getting all filled up on knowledge...
I'm ready to show you how I will run the rest of my life.
No fear. You don't scare me.
True, you will be a small inconvenience, I can't avoid that.
I'm sure you will spin out of control at times, make me sick, mad or tired.
You will though, at most, be a footnote, in the amazing adventure story which is my life.
You had your week in the spotlight, I hope you enjoyed it...
It's my turn to shine again!
Sincerely,
A tough running island girl
