November 14th Is World Diabetes Day, Are You Ready?

Being that tomorrow November 14th is World Diabetes Day I would like everyone to stop and reflect on this very livable but very controlling disease. As you fix your kids a snack or tell them to go get something out of the ‘fridge or pantry, just think there are children that must have every, and I mean every, morsel of food weighed and logged. Grace at Kids Health Notes posted a great tidbit about children and diabetes today.

And it isn’t just the kids, there are adults that haven’t been able to enjoy a glass of wine with their spouses in years. Not that this is the “end of the world” but an inconvenience none the less. And don’t even get me started on the cheesecake…

It is so important that we realize that we can educate and put to rest the myths associated with diabetes. Take a second and explain to someone you know or care about exactly how diabetes makes you feel and how it has affected your life. Let your co-worker or neighbor know the importance of understanding diabetes and how we can aid in “controlling” the disease. Get out there and spread the word already… You know my big ol’ mouth doesn’t stay shut, that’s for sure!