Good morning from South Jersey @A DiabetesTeam Member, and all you warriors.

Both my parents passed 30 years ago, within 10 years of being diagnosed with diabetes, from diabetes complications and comorbidities from poorly controlled blood glucose numbers.

All my siblings were diagnosed with diabetes 10-20 years before my February 2021 diagnosis, my A1C was 13.5. I am the oldest of 8 children.

My parents story is my reason to do what's necessary to control my diabetes journey. We were devastated by their passing at too young an age. I refuse to do that to my family. Baby steps.

So my diabetes diagnosis and what I am doing in response to it has saved my life. Controlling my numbers to TITR, time in tight range, 4.0(72) to 7.8(140), while eating to my blood glucose meter is my plan. Baby steps.

I started an ultralow net carb right eating lifestyle and continue it today. Portion control is a key. What I don't put in my mouth is as important as what I do eat. Baby steps.

Most of my meals look like stir-fry, eggs, soup, salads, or some combination of the above. Baby steps.

I have so many diagnoses, that the list is longer than both my arms and yours. If you read my story you will get a partial list. Baby steps.

My heart function is better.
My asthma and COPD are better controlled.
Liver function has improved to normal.
Kidney function has improved to normal. Baby steps.

Chronic Lyme's disease is controlled.
Parkinson's progression has slowed to a crawl.
Rhumatoid Arthritis has eased a bit.
Vision is better.
Glaucoma is better. Baby steps.

Gout is eased.
Ankles no longer roll and incapacitate me.
Although I am now in my 9th cancer treatment in 6 years, it is controlled.
I dropped 62 pounds to bring my BMI down to 24.8. Baby steps.

I was doing 13 prescription medications daily for chronic illnesses when diagnosed with diabetes. Now I am down to 3 daily. Baby steps.

In 2021 when I was diagnosed with diabetes I was blessed with 99 doctors appointments. In 2022 and 2023 I had 9 each year. In 2023 5 of those appointments were oncology appointments with with 3 different oncologists. Baby steps.

1 appointment was my first podiatrist appointment in many years, just to get a baseline on my diabetes foot health. Baby steps.

When I retired in June 2022, we began a traveling leisurely lifestyle. It keeps us active with many new adventures. Baby steps.

So I repeat, my diabetes diagnosis and what I am doing in response to it has saved my life. Baby steps.

Do what you need to do.
Save your life.
Do it for your family. Baby steps.

Never give up, never surrender, never ever.
You got this.
Have a wonderful day.

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It is critical to follow an eating plan and visit a podiatrist to keep those feet from injury, be careful when wearing slippers, protect your feet , wear the right size shoe.i test my sugar many 3 to 5 times a day.

If left uncontrolled my option ot is a slow death especially when you have 7 comorbidity

Be diligent with what your doctors tell you get a qualified podiatrist to maintain foot health

With good blood sugar control you can have a normal life.