Today's prompt is:What is the most important diabetes awareness message to you? Why is that message important for you, and what are you trying to accomplish by sharing it on your blog?
I think my most important message I have is that it can happen to anyone. You really never know. When my younger son was diagnosed in August of 2012 at the age of 16, I never dreamed that my husband would be diagnosed 4 months later. After that, I had the occasional thought of my older son being diagnosed, but didn't dwell on it much. Much to my surprise, I was diagnosed in March of this year. Blindsided? Absolutely.
While I know the mechanics of taking care of diabetes (testing, injecting, carb counting, etc) being able to do so in my own body is a new kind of adjustment for me. It's been an adjustment for my husband, my kids, and my parents as well. I think we're all dealing pretty well, and I'm learning how my body responds to the many variables that affect blood sugar. I will absolutely KDA.
Glad to hear that you're dealing with it okay, and that you have the support of your family. Look forward to reading this week.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm going to try to keep up with the writing. The reading may have to happen next week. HA!
DeleteThanks to Diabetes Blog Week, I found your blog! That's crazy that your son was the first diagnosed and then you and your hubby followed. I'm sorry it happened but I look forward to reading more of your blog.
ReplyDeleteIt has been crazy for sure. Thanks for reading!
DeleteWhaaaaaaat? Three? I can't believe you were dx'd too. How crazy. I hope you're adjusting well. I just read your dx story and I'm glad you finally found someone to listen to you.
ReplyDeleteI know, crazy! Adjusting pretty well, I think. Thankfully it only took a couple of weeks. I know some adults that are misdiagnosed take years to get it right.
DeleteI seriously can't even imagine. Thank you so much for sharing this journey because you have so much to teach all of us.
ReplyDeleteI'll do my best!! I have lots to say (right or wrong) and hopefully I will find the time to write.
DeleteI suppose that people are always telling you that with your luck, you should be buying lottery tickets....
ReplyDeleteYes, that and at least I know what to do.
DeleteUnbelievable! So the upside is that you get to kick T1D's ass three times instead of only one or two, right? :)
ReplyDeleteHaha, I think that's the only upside!
DeleteReally? Oh good grief. Nice to meet you! I'm looking forward to learning more about you and your family.
ReplyDeleteGood grief is right! My first words upon finding out weren't quite so polite. Haha
DeleteI think my eyes are in shock! What crazy circumstances. I'll be adding your blog to my regular reads. Very interested to see your story as a family develop.
ReplyDeleteI suppose it would still be an adjustment for your whole family all the same. How do you tell all your insulins apart?
It really is a shock! We have an organizer thing in the kitchen and we each have our own spot on it for our insulin and meter.
DeleteAll I can think reading your post is "Wow." Your family is really in this together.
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