As people volunteered their stories it was discouraging. The moderator was taken back by so many disastrous situations being outlined by the group.
At one point she made a comment about how depressing the stories were and asked is it possible anyone can say anything good about diabetes.
I raised my hand and everyone was stunned at looked at me.
I said before I got diabetes when the snow was on the ground and I had to walk to the mailbox through the snow, I would put on socks and boots, but since I got diabetes I just walk out barefooted and when I get back in I dry my feet and don't feel any real discomfort. - Tom
I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes just 4 months ago. I dropped ALL sodas immediately, am keeping a daily track of what I eat, run atleast 12 miles per week and tracking my blood sugar 2 times a day (early morning and 2 hours after dinner). Its been ok - my numbers are good and my overall health is very good and my doctor did not put me on medication. I know that this is not the normal result, my dauhter is a Type-1 insulin dependent (collegiate softball All-Conference pitcher) and my mother has been a Type-2 for over 40 years and she is over 80 years old. But, we don’t drink or smoke or eat rich food and all 3 of us are very active physically (well, mom not so much). I do believe that exercise is CRITICAL for helping yourself as a Diabetic. Oh, I found Josephs foods (at WHOLE FOOD STORES in AZ) a great brand for sugar free products.