We don’t always realize it, but each one of us had come a long way since diabetes first came into our life. It doesn’t matter if it’s been 5 weeks, 5 years or 50 years, you’ve done something outstanding diabetes-wise. So today let’s share the greatest accomplishment you've made in terms of dealing with your (or your loved one’s) diabetes. No accomplishment is too big or too small - think about self-acceptance, something you’ve mastered (pump / exercise / diet / etc.), making a tough care decision (finding a new endo or support group / choosing to use or not use a technology / etc.).
What have I accomplished?
The truth is, I don't feel like it's been much. But I gave up juice and regular soda the second I was diagnosed with reactive hypoglycemia. I didn't drink much soda, but orange juice was my best friend.
I've stopped treating low blood sugars with chocolate, and I've even stopped treating with those awful candies called winkies. (They're the kosher version of Smarties, and 3g will raise me more than one juice box will.) I now carry juice everywhere. I carry my meter everywhere. (I also carry my EpiPens everywhere, which was a lesson I had to learn the hard way.)
I've convinced my endocrinologist to not only put me on Metformin, but raise the dose when I was still having some pretty bad numbers. (It's funny--he HATES medications. And by the time he put me on Metformin and I was ready to beg, no begging was necessary.)
I've learned to love healthy food, sometimes just as much as chocolate, and often more than cake.
When possible, I get the whole wheat version of things.
I've learned that I LOVE avocados, which happen to be healthy and low carb and full of protein!
I've stopped having migraines every day. THAT's one of the biggest wins. What more could I want than to just feel better?
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