Diabetes And Me... Life With Purpose!

New to Diabetes
by Randy Wood

I hear it said often - I have never been healthier since I got diabetes.

When you first hear those words from your doctor, you're not quite sure what to think or how to feel. You definitely don't know what to do. That initial feeling of being alone and confused sets in right away. Life just stopped! I know those feelings because I have been there.

Know this:

LIFE DON'T STOP. You have just gone from one Lifestyle to another.

Your doctor just gave you some prescriptions, some information, some phone numbers and set up some appointments. It is time to start learning how to live again. So, go ahead and do as your doctor says. Also, read the information and attend the suggested classes. You will be glad you did.

Diabetes is one of the most common diseases among so many people in our society. Diabetes brings on extreme life style changes and the complications can be life changing and even life threatening at times. Along with these changes in your lifestyle as well as complications, if and when they arise, can come anxiety and depression. You are not alone. You have family, friends and a whole society by your side. They do love you and can be very supportive to you.

There are many resources for you and those in your life affected by your condition. You should do some investigating into diabetes once you have been diagnosed, because you must know how to take care of your self
and your needs for the rest of your life. Here are some relevant categories that belong to you now.

Healthy Eating, Healthy Activity, Monitoring, Taking Medications, Problem Solving, Reducing Risks, Healthy Mind

Live it, Love it, Learn it. You owe it to yourself and those around you. Remember, the number one person that can take care of you and make you happy is YOU.

by Randy Wood
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Diabetes And Me
by Randy Wood

I don't know why?

We live life full of dreams and desires. Full of activity and fun. Ups and downs. We celebrate life with food and drink.

Coming up through the years, we have seen children born with Type 1 Diabetes and we have seen adults and teens develop Type 2 Diabetes. All at an increase year after year. It's killing our society one by one. Yet, we continue to celebrate life with food and drink.

OK. Food and drink is a must to live. and, Celebrating Life is a must if we are going to grow and develop, if we are going to be happy with ourselves and the world around us. But do we have to kill ourselves doing it? No! Defeats the purpose doesn't it.

We need to stop. We need to think. WE NEED TO LIVE!

For ourselves, our families, our friends and our societies. We have so much to give. it is unfare and selfish for our indulgences to take away from the rest.

I Don't Know Why? Certainly something for us to Think About.

This is the beginning. Don't stop here. Diabetes is not just a disease, it is a Life Style. Celebrate Life.

by Randy Wood
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