About me - an introduction to my diabetes blog

This posting is intended for those who understand what it takes to live with diabetes or at least have some compassion.  I am aware that not everyone is capable of that.  I've seen plenty of infographics on the net screaming about things like, John ate 48 candies out of 54 and now he has diabetes.  The others pull a similar stunt about overweight folks.  Aside from zero credibility, these postings are full of an attitude.  In case of John and his candy, nothing can be further from the truth.  There is no link between increased sugar consumption and developing diabetes. 

I have learned that living with diabetes is an art and not a science, since most everything comes by a way of trial and error.  I am however getting there.  I also plan on posting about things in everyday life that I learned to handle independently.  This makes me feel good about myself, reduces stress and this way prevents blood sugar spikes. Before posting an entry, I do an extensive research on the subject.

A few words about myself.  I’m a mother of two wonderful daughters; both have graduated from OSU and live in Columbus, Ohio. I live in the Midwest region U.S.A.; I am now retired and spend my time writing blogs, tinkering with my computer, browsing the net, of course chores and staying physically active. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes a few months ago.  The news of D2 came as a shock, initially I was in denial but now I’m at peace with it and am trying to do the right things to keep my blood glucose levels at bay.  My last A1C level was 6.2, down from 6.5.  I am currently neither on insulin nor on any diabetic meds.

DISCLOSURE
YMMV (your mileage may vary).  In other words, everything posted on my blog reflects my opinion and my own layperson experiences.  I am not a health care pro. I am not saying that you have to follow everything that I’m posting on my blog to the letter.  The results are not guaranteed.   Always consult with your doctor.