She of course ran in the other direction screaming no. She sucked down 3 glasses of water and got on the school bus and all was well until mid day. I received a phone message from the school nurse.  ‘Ms. James, no urgency but could you please call us back, we have K in the nurse office”.

I called back and the nurse wanted to know if she had missed something on the health form since K had come to her office and said, “My belly and head hurts and I am thirsty and my Mom thinks I am a diabetic”!

In no way did I say she was diabetic ,I explained, but I guess she deduced that by me wanting to check her sugar she had diabetes. I reassured the nurse and all was well. Then when K got home she said, “Mom, if you want to call my teacher at home she has a son that has what I do and she said she can answer any questions”.

I asked, “well, what it is that you have”?

She answered diabetes and I couldn’t help but smile. I explained at length that she does not have diabetes and what it means to have low versus high blood sugar and how it affects so many children and it is not something to take lightly. She understood all that I said and then she said, and this is were you just look at your kids and want to eat them up…

“Mom, we should go to the store and buy stuff to make sugar free cookies for the cafeteria to serve to all he diabetic children in my school. And we should also teach the kids what it means and what to watch for”!

My heart was proud. She is so sweet!! And even a diabetic Mom can eat her up!

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“Mom- lets make sugar free cookies to sell at the cafeteria”- Makes my heart proud!

Diabetes Alert Day – Diabetes Alert Day is tomorrow, Tuesday the 27th of March. The goal of this day is to raise awareness of diabetes. As I said in my earlier post, diabetes is serious and you can have it without even knowing. Take this Risk Test to find out if you are at risk for diabetes or use this Alert e-card to remind someone close to you to take the test.

My Mom – I shared with you last week that my mother had a knee replacement and there were some diabetic considerations that go along with surgery. She did great, her incision looks beauteous and there is no sign of infection. I actually caught her vacuuming today, yes 1 week later. Walker was in the corner and she was happy as a pig in, well you know. She is stubborn, apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree.

Delta Burke – My interview with Ms. Delta Burke was exciting. It was my first time conducting such an interview and I think it went well. My voice was nasally and I had a huge Baltimore accent when I listened to the interview on tape, but not much I can do about that.

Byetta- Which leads me to Byetta. That has been very interesting to research. I have spoken to many doctors I work with on a regular basis, as well as some specialists, and we just haven’t seen a whole lot of use in the Mid-Atlantic yet. Many of the docs I talked with had similar comments and concerns about potential abuse of the medicine. Hey, anything that can help you drop 50 lbs in 6 months has a definite potential for misuse!

Tooth Decay – I let my dentist in on the whole tooth decay and diabetes thing. I gently explained that I had no issues finding any research or articles on the topic. By her reaction, you would have thought I had discovered the cure for cancer. Maybe I should look into a new dentist.

Cancer – Is there a link between certain cancers and diabetes? Will research be able to provide a definitive answer? Only time will tell. For now, I suggest us diabetics keep on exercising, eating right and using whatever treatment works best for each one of us.

Alternative Treatment – Will herbals be a mode of treatment among diabetics? How safe are these supplements? I will not personally be swallowing weeds, seeds or grasses of any sort but that is not to say it doesn’t work for everyone. To each his/her own!

Mental Health – I have also had a lot to say about depression, mental and emotional health of diabetics as well as the medications that go along with this subject. I think it is so important for mental health to be a priority. We all need someone, or something to lean on, whether it be a spouse, child, therapist, friend or medication. Happiness is a key factor in physical health as well. Thank heavens I have a big ol’ hubby that supports my big ol’ butt!

I am still open to any suggestions or advice. I like feedback. If you haven’t noticed, I’m a talker. If anyone would like to share a story or experience, related to diabetes of coarse, let me know. I could use some guest bloggers. I look forward to hearing from anyone, anyone at all, I know you are out there! LOL!

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