Healthcare Equals Self-Care

Happy Sunday Everyone. How is your health doing? 2020 was a year of recognition. 2021 was a year of correction. 2022 will be the year of progression. There have been several virtual healthcare events for Womens History Month. Fortunately, women are starting to speak up for their rights to research, treatment and representation. How am I so sure about this? Let me reintroduce myself. Hello. My name is Monica, and I'm a diabetic. In 2020, I experienced the most common yet most shocking health scare in my life. I was hospitalized during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, but I didn't have coronavirus. My blood sugar tested so high that I was kept for 3 days. I was at a loss for words as I was tested for any and all possible causes for my symptoms. I felt safe to go home, but changes had to be made. Why am I blogging about this? Because I felt nothing leading up to this episode. I blamed my tiredness on lack of sleep and pour my energy from cups of tea. If my sister hadn't convinced me to go to the ER, 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. Women must continue to make strides in their healthcare. We must put our self care as a top priority. We cannot allow lawmakers create policies that are counterintuitive to the science and technology available. Women comprise more that half of the US, and we can make our own health decisions. Providing the information to make intelligent choices will open our society up to mental, physical and spiritual wellness. 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? Educate yourself and lend your support with national entities. As I researched my condition, I came across the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org. I suggest going to WebMD and other online resources to find the right path for you. I ask you to advocate for yourself until you come out with your desired healthcare results.  Join me on my journey back from the brink.... and change some policies along the way. Let's keep moving toward living the best life. The purple life. Please  share your comments below. Thank you for reading this article and  supporting this blogspace. Stay  safe, warm, masked and healthy. Take Care and God Bless!!!