Diabetes: A Blessing And A Curse

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For anyone here who suffers from Diabetes, knows someone who has it, or anyone in the family who might have died from it, or one of the many complications, you will be able to relate with what I am trying to portray here. I can actually remember a day back before being Diabetic and even the early days back when I did not need Medications, etc. and thought things would never get to where they are at today. Honestly though, with all I have been thru, it has been but for the grace of god, that I can say I am where I am today. For me, it has been a roller coaster at times, and one thing I am not sure I would want to wish on anyone. Especially anyone who does not want to endure any type of pain, or other factors that come into play for me each day that I live. I went from being a pre-diabetic to Diabetic with medications and then now I am an Insulin controlled Diabetic. Unfortunate thing, since they have now said I am type 1.5 now, I will probably need insulin, or some form of insulin the rest of my life to live. And I am only 43, so hopefully, this will be a LONG time. What happened to make me now be a Type 1.5 could stem from a number of reasons. One of them being that I suffered with TB when I was 10-12 yrs. old, and the other thing is I ended up scrapping my leg on something where I used to work, and it never healed like it should to where I ended up getting Chronic wounds, and uncontrolled sugars, and severe Staph infection(s) to where I became hospitalized and had to get put on insulin. But to me, Insulin is a life saver, and I am glad it is there for people who really need it. Sometimes I consider Diabetes a Blessing, as it is starting to get more recognized everywhere, and I have a Boss who will work with me and be patient when I really have something going on that could be effecting my life as a whole. But then at the same time, now that I am on Insulin, I have to watch some things that other Diabetics might be able to eat, but spike me way too much. Many here might think it is Candy, Chocolates, and sweets, but actually, this is not what I am referring too. What I am referring too, is Rice. Rice to me spikes me to no end, and way worse even that eating something sweet most of the time. To me, it really makes No sense, but it is what it is, and there is nothing I can do about it. So if you are one of the Lucky Diabetics so far who foods do not do anything to you, just hope it is always that way, and learn what you can do now to help better your future tomorrow. It can truly be worth it, and only wishing you the best.