July 7th
Today is July 7th, 2011.
On July 7th, 2008, I was diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus Type 1. Huge headache right there. It’s been hard, all these three years. It’s gone fast, but at the same time, slowly. Managing this thing has been an adventure; that is, an adventure filled with good and bad times and memories.
Many things have happened in three years. Last year was the best year out of the three “diabetic years” I’ve had. This year, eh…, no so much. My glucose levels have been much higher than targeted and my health’s been affected by that.
My endo’s been wanting me to lose 30 pounds since July 2008. I haven’t lost them yet; :$ but, it’s in my plans! It’s harder than it looks! I’ve tried the “diabetic diet,” but it doesn’t seem to work for me. I know I must exercise, but my schedule doesn’t work with it. However, I know I MUST exercise and I MUST eat well! I will do better. I promise I will do better…
I know I’ve been promising myself I’ll do better, all these years, but I know I’ll get there some time soon. I MUST. God will help me—I know. He will heal me one day, as well. I have no doubt. :) But, meanwhile, I have to learn to be responsible and take good care of my body. Little by little, I will learn to do so.
Today I’m three years old. I was born again when I was diagnosed, because my life changed 180* degrees. The first months after diagnosis were the best. It was even kind of exciting. New diet, new schedules, insulin shots, attention… But, later, it all got old. New or old, exciting or not, I still have to inject myself insulin every morning, check by BG a couple of times a day, watch my food (and calorie) intake and have a daily exercise routine! I don’t do all those things, but I should; and I will, I promise!
Changes will come. These days, these weeks, these months… Changes will come. I will manage this thing better. DM1 is not invincible! ;) That’s for sure. I will have my victory over it. Who knows how many more anniversaries it will take, but some day I will be right where I am supposed to be! (I mean, concerning my health!)
God’s been my strength all these years. Without Him, I would’ve given up LONG time ago—since day 1, actually. I know God. :) He will help me! So I will trust Him on my diabetes and on my entire life!
There are so many things I want to do… Like learning to play guitar better, learning how to play chess, learning and playing Fencing, learning how to draw like a real artist… Writing a book some day… But most importantly, serving God. I want to serve Him. And, believe me, I will do so WITH or WIT OUT this thing! :P
God help me. :) Diabetes, today we begin a fourth year together. This year # 4 will be better than year # 3. I promise. I will give my best. Healthy diet, here I come. Daily exercise, here I come. Sweets, desserts, carbs, sodas, I won’t be seeing much of you anymore! Healthy life, here I come!!!!
DIABETES, HERE I COME, TO SAVE MYSELF FROM YOU! Watch it! ;)
