Opus 2012-196, Healthy Insights: A Word of Hope for Diabetics, Part 1 of 3

I want to give a word of hope for people suffering with diabetes.  Before I do I want to offer some serious disclaimers.  And I really mean them.  I am aware that everyone is different and everyone’s body responds differently.  What works for one often does not work for another.  This is not a guilt trip but a word of encouragement. 

My parents had four sons.  We developed diabetes.  Each of us has followed a different road.  The two that were the most vigorous and in the best condition have the worst experiences.  My younger brother has always been normal sized.  He was athletic and only slightly overweight.  When he was diagnosed, he lost weight and did what he was supposed to do.  Today he is taking several pills and using a needle.  I was the least active and at the same time the last one to be diagnosed.  For years the doctor kept telling me to lose weight or I would develop diabetes.  I did not lose and I did develop.  I did the same things my brother did and while he is popping pills and using a needle, I am medication free.

This is not bragging or preaching.  I just want to say that there are some things that can make your life better if you are one of those who have a body that responds. 

I patted my doctor on the head and ignored the nagging of my wife for years.  When my A1c reached 10 and my fasting glucose reached 200 my GP referred me to a specialist.  Some of you are much higher than that but this was my wake up call.  For some reason God seemed to let me know that the party was over.  I got serious.

Let me share you what has worked for me but remember it may not work for you.  Then again, it might.

To be continued...

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