National Diabetes Awareness Month

2 Nov

It feels strange to say, but I’m happy it’s November. I love the fall, my wedding anniversary is this month AND it’s National Diabetes Awareness Month (which in turn holds World Diabetes Day.)

I wish that when I was first diagnosed that I knew just how many of us there were out there. More than just a small handful in my city, we are millions of people who are joined together by one common thread. We are constantly learning, adapting and changing. We are dynamic. We are strong. We share in each other’s wins, no matter how big or small, and understand each other’s struggles.

So whether you  have diabetes yourself, or just know someone with diabetes – this is a month to spread awareness and for all of us to recognize the amazing achievements we have made so far and all of those to come in the future.

 

 

4 Responses to “National Diabetes Awareness Month”

  1. Drew 02. Nov, 2012 at 1:40 pm #

    This month will be awesome for me too! Vacation and Thanksgiving! Awesome!

  2. Scott K. Johnson 02. Nov, 2012 at 9:52 pm #

    Yep, yep! We share in the wins and understand the struggles. Well said!

  3. Emily 14. Nov, 2012 at 12:15 pm #

    Uhhh… did you forget you welcomed your precious baby sister this month? Your number one reason for loving November?

  4. Vada Kocurek 02. May, 2013 at 6:48 am #

    All forms of diabetes have been treatable since insulin became available in 1921, and type 2 diabetes may be controlled with medications. Insulin and some oral medications can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugars), which can be dangerous if severe. Both types 1 and 2 are chronic conditions that cannot be cured. Pancreas transplants have been tried with limited success in type 1 DM; gastric bypass surgery has been successful in many with morbid obesity and type 2 DM. Gestational diabetes usually resolves after delivery…*

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