Each day when I wake up I realize how fortunate I am. Sure I'm learning to live with diabetes and some days I do struggle with being diabetic. I'm stubborn and get so frustrated when things don't go my way. In a way I am thankful that I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Yes I know that sounds strange but it's true.
What if I continued my bad food choices, while ignoring the obvious signs of diabetes? Realistically I'm a perfect diabetic for amputation because I have decreased sensation in my feet from a lumbar injury. I've cut the bottom of my left foot multiple times without feeling it. I'm more cautious now with my feet because of the Type 2 diagnosis.
Because of diabetes I've dealt with hyperglycemia and had to think about what I was putting in my body. As a result I'm losing weight, even though I'm wasn't obese in the first place. I'm losing weight and hopefully it will lessen the severe pain in my back.
Even when I do get my glucose under control I will still be a diabetic.Even if most of the pain was gone I would still be disabled. The Smart Ass Cripple ( an awesome blogger) calls me and others like me Verts. A vert is a disabled person still able to walk. It's hard to believe It's been 11 years since my operation and having to relearn to walk or stand without help.
It's sad knowing how most us us take the little things for granted such as walking. And until you lose the ability to even do the simplest or menial task , you might never appreciate what YOU CAN do. Yesterday I walked 2 miles and although that isn't a big accomplishment, I still Rejoice.
11 years ago I couldn't shower, dress (lower extremities), get out of bed or even take myself to the bathroom. 11 years ago I almost didn't wake up from anesthesia. Again I was lucky that the operation was successful without deadly results or permanent damage. My back injury, rehabilitation, reaction to anesthesia and operation deserve it's own entry, which I will do soon.
This post is about the struggles in life, and we all struggle at some point . Some people struggle with money, health issues, family and relationships. Others might struggle with uncertainty or the unknown. All we can do is keep trying and move forward. Life is too short to dwell on the past. Make each day count.
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