My brother was diagnosed with diabetes about nine months ago. We were all pretty shocked by the news, especially considering the fact that he’s just 35 years old. The silver lining here is that my brother’s case was detected early, and is still very manageable. Along with making significant changes to his diet and adding 30 minutes of exercise to his daily routine, he’s on some oral medication to regulate his blood glucose levels. He’s doing fine now, and has very few bad days.
I’m just very thankful that my brother doesn’t have Type 1 diabetes, which would require constant monitoring and attention, as well as the use of diabetic supplies such as blood test strips, syringes, and insulin. Without even talking about the health implications of Type 1 diabetes, I just think it would be extremely difficult — and expensive — to live like that. Those medical supplies need to be replaced very often, and even when you buy from a discount website like AllegroMedical.com, I’m sure the expenses really add up.
At least my brother’s diagnosis has served as something of a wakeup call for our family. We’re all trying to eat a little better and be a bit more active in the hopes of improving our overall health. I guess it’s never too late to start.