Hello. My name is Monica, and I'm a diabetic. I just experienced the most common yet most shocking health scare in my life. My blood sugar tested at 571 when going to a routine checkup with my doctor. She really was at a loss for words as I was transferred to her from the nurse practitioner. After a lengthy dialogue, I drove myself to the nearest emergency room. After being in the ER for four hours, my sugars dropped to the point where I felt safe to go home. Why am I blogging about this? Because I felt nothing. I blamed my tiredness on lack of sleep and pour my energy from cups of tea. If I hadn't had the appointment, I shutter to think what may have happened. I have been a diabetic for over 20 years, and I thought I knew my body. WRONG!!! I'm on the right path as I intend to keep strong and get healthy. I use my story as a warning to you. Do you feel out of sorts? Are you stressed out? Overeating? Numb? Avoiding ugly situations? Biting your tongue? Holding it all in? Putting on a brave face while quietly dealing with your issues? As I researched my condition, I came across Divabetic, a nonprofit group founded in memory of Luther Vandross. As wonderful and legendary a singer he was, he dealt with this disease alone. Luther died from this silent killer and all the complications it brings. Do you know someone with " a touch of sugar"? Do you want to help stop the spread of this fateful disease? Educate yourself and lend your support. I suggest starting with the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org. From there, you can go to WebMD and other online resources to find the right path for you. I ask you to join me on my journey back from the brink....moving toward living the best life. The purple life. Thank you for stopping by. Take Care and God Bless!!!
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