Posted by Spriggy on March 24, 2005, at 11:16:57
In reply to Re: Diabetes?? Help.., posted by Dinah on March 23, 2005, at 5:23:40
Dinah,
We have a lot in common. My father does the same thing (he is in his 40's and dying- likely in part due to diabetes).My dad thought managaing his diabetes meant that after he ate a box of pop tarts, he would just take more insulin. and VOILA! He would be fine.
His diabetes (along with smoking 3 packs a day) has caused his immune system to basically just malfunction. He has hepatitis C, emphysema, degenerative disc disease, and heart disease. You add all those up and it equals a very young death.
I, can't understand why this happened to me, other than genetics (thanks God!).But I will just do the best I can and avoid those pasta with meatballs. Yikes!
I understand where you are coming from. It really does suck- I don't let me kids' say that word but sometimes, it's just sooo appropriate. Like now.
We can be mad diabetics together. How about that? LOL
poster:Spriggy
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