Living with type 2 Diabetes

People who deal with any chronic illness get tired of it after a while.  It’s easy to say, ‘forget it; I’m going to eat what I want.  Why should I deprive myself?  What’s the point anyway?’

Meet Suzy Sick and Tired of Being Good.  Suzy doesn’t see the point.   So the first day Suzy Sick & Tired goes off her diet, she may not see any changes.  In fact, if Suzy Sick & Tired has type 2 diabetes, she may not notice any changes or problems for weeks or months.  Just because Suzy doesn’t see problems, doesn’t mean all is well with her body.  Diabetes does its damage quietly.  The high blood sugar levels damage blood vessels throughout the body, from the vessels that feed the heart itself (coronary arteries) to the tiny vessels feeding the toes.  So while I sympathize with Suzy Sick & Tired of Being Good, she will do herself a favor of considering her future health and make a healthy lifestyle which keeps her blood sugar within normal levels.  Her toes will thank her for it.