A Diabetic Apology
You may be thinking about the title and wondering “strange, but how on earth do you have a diabetes apology”?
Well let me tell you this.
During the course of the last 12 years that I have had Diabetes, which to some is a pinch, but for me it took over my 20’s. As most persons will agree we all have many ups and downs with our health and each of us face challenges that are unique to us and our lifestyle.
After many years of neglect, I personally managed to make some inroads with my Diabetes care within the last 9-12 months with the encouragement from many peeps from the Diabetes Fraternity, my family and my Endocrinologist.
Now comes the hard part.. Some of you know (Jaimie – Thanks) that the last 2 months have been a living hell but still pale insignificant to what some others have gone through (Kelly and Lee Ann – Hope you guys are doing ok?)
My own circumstances has inexcusably led to my neglect of my Diabetes. My overall control has led to a big increase for the A1C. My testing is down and therefore always playing catchup.
This all came to a head when I met up with my Endo last week and the look of horror on his face when he saw the tests come back in upset me as much as my look of horror when I read them myself.
The disappointment was evident on both sides of the table and it was the first time I felt I had actually let a doctor down let alone myself.
So in response to the people that take time out of their day to care for me, help me and advise me and for my family of whom it has the greatest impact…
Sorry!
Saludos
Mike
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No worries on apologizing…..diabetes just is. I had my aha moment when I was at Disney World at 30 while with my wife and my two small children, and saw my first “floater” in my eye. When I went to the Retina doctor and he said I had retinopathy, I became much more aggressive in my management and went on a pump right then. I think we all get there on our own time. A while behind the laser helped cure me…hopefully you can get back on track and avoid any of the complications……Peace, Bob
Thanks Bob. That’s the idea I guess. Lets hope the track stays straighter this time..
Peace!
Mike
I get the whole apology part of this disease. I went through that with my parents recently. I am blessed they are still active in my T1D management. Almost 25 years, they support me, laugh with me, share memories and dream of my future with me. I am thankful they always will, too.
No matter what it is, family and friends will be there. They don’t expect an apology or explanation. They just want to know that you are ok, if not, how they can help.
Hang tough! You’re doing what you need to do for you!
Thanks Aunt Crystal
Lets hope so eh…
Ha! I was like, uh, how did he know?
Very welcome. And yes, always hope.