I just found out that a member of the diabetes family died yesterday. People die every day, but when it’s someone you know, it changes things. A friend put it perfectly: hearing that someone died, even though we don’t know the details yet, makes it feel like a set-back for everyone with diabetes.
I am constantly talking and writing about having a positive attitude and seeking balance. My intent is never to make it sound easy, because we all know it isn’t. Diabetes requires a lot of thought, commitment, and effort. Diabetes is not easy. Having a positive attitude just makes it a little easier to deal with diabetes.
It’s scary to live with a disease that can cause dreadful complications and even death. It’s important to respect the seriousness of the disease, yet not take things too seriously – if that makes any sense. Today I’m thinking about everyone out there who is living with diabetes.