The consequences are not immediate. But my sister coming home from the hospital is right now. We deal with what is urgent and visible. At this point after 30 plus years the program is part of who I am and just comes naturally. I do not change the way I eat because of a crisis. I did in the first 10 yrs though. So I understand how hard it can be to retain your focus when your child is in the hospital or your boss needs a report and you stay late . Pizza seems so easy to grab when you’re tired and your mind is pulled in several directions. I finally put a rubber band on my wrist and would snap it when tempted to throw caution to the wind and have a second beer with coworkers etc. it took a few years for lifestyle changes to become routine. And some of it may have been the kids grown and on their own. Also Being my own boss instead of a worker for someone else. Life got easier to focus on me. But like the out advert said “I am worth it”

For those of you who do not know how to use the translator on your devise (phone computer etc) here is Walter’s message in English. Worth the read:
WalterF

Good afternoon, Mr. Graham,

Your message is a powerful reminder: diabetes does not pause, and we should not relegate it to the background either. You are right to point out that, unlike chemotherapy or dialysis, where an interruption is unthinkable, we sometimes tend to minimize diabetes to manage other priorities - a leaking roof, a loved one to help, or even the stress associated with your ex-wife, with whom you seem to share a beautiful complicity.

But as you say so well, it is the complications - cardiovascular, renal, neurological - nourished by this "metabolic memory" of repeated hyperglycemia, that are waiting for us if we let our guard down. That said, I want to insist on one thing: people living with diabetes are not passive spectators. Each of us has an active role to play in our treatment, whether through a daily walk, an adapted diet or a simple injection of Ozempic, as you mentioned. It's not a burden, but a way to regain control. And above all, diabetes does not have the last word! Science is advancing rapidly: researchers are exploring, testing, innovating. Who knows? A cure, may be on the horizon. Diabetes does not end our existence. On the contrary, it invites us to live fully, to stay connected. Going to see a sick friend, as you may do thinking of your ex-wife, or sharing a moment with a loved one, is not only good for the body - it awakens our genes, our vitality - but also for the soul. We must continue to socialize, support each other, exchange our experiences. Together, we are stronger to face this disease. and, maybe even defeat it completely. Thank you, Mr. Graham, for this reflection that shakes and inspires us. Thanks also to your beloved wife, who seems to be pushing you to stay alert. Let's continue to help each other, live, and never let diabetes define us. Happy weekend to you, Mrs. Graham and our entire community!

After leaving this site I was thinking about what I wrote. People please don't think I'm being flippant. I'm well aware that there are many people here who are really suffering. I consider myself very fortunate that my symptoms are not extreme. As a former Home Health Aide I saw much suffering in those 13 years. If this happens to me I am positive I will sing a different tune.

Far to many people see it as a hindrance or annoyance
I have had an old work colleague years ago
Blamed everything else on his poor health and diabetic issues but not look at his lifestyle and poor eating habits
When I found out many many moons ago it was a simple decision as Im as stubborn as a bull (Taurean trait) lol
How or what do I do to this thing to live with it
It will never beat me, as I never gave or give it an opportunity to

@A DiabetesTeam Member thank you, for the translation. It was a good read.

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