The signs were all there. The blurry vision, the constant urination, the fatigue. However when this insidious disease came upon me, I no had clue as to the symptoms of diabetes. However in reality you may think that I was novice on the subject of diabetes. However in reality I was not. My cousin Bobby was affected by diabetes from a young age. He was 22 years my senior however, I can remember when he used to eat, he would sweat profusely. I recall even there were times if he missed his insulin, he would behave as though he was drunk. I totally missed one of the most important sign of diabetes, that it can be inherited. (Type 2 Diabetes runs in families, Type 1 diabetes is more isolated)

When I began to investigate about the signs and symptoms of diabetes. I found out some startling information as a Type 2 diabetic, that my grandfather died from this disease. Back in the 1960's the knowledge & health care on this subject was rather limited. As I reflect back on the day that I was diagnosed with diabetes, it had a numbing effect on me. I noticed a few days before that everything I looked at was blurry. Given the symptom, I personally had no clue as to what it meant. So I went to the eye doctor thinking that my glasses were the problem. He said " would you mind reading the chart". Little did he know that I could not even distinguish the largest point size! The doctor said "that this is not adding up, he looked into my eyes and said I believe you have diabetes". Now it all began to make sense, the signs and symptoms that I was experiencing, because the night before when I was resting it was uncomfortable night. That night as I recall I retired about 1:00 am in the morning my feet was totally numb. When I walked it literally felt like I was stepping on cactus. I later came to find out that this is called peripheral neuropathy. Wellness support makes a great product that has reduced my pain tremendously. I highly recommend that product to anyone who suffers from neuropathy.

Please if you suffer from obesity, I would like to encourage you to see a doctor immediately. The long term effects of diabetes can be devestating. Check you Body Mass Index (BMI) He might advice you to change your diet, lose weight, otherwise the symptoms of diabetes can get worse. In other words seek a preventative cure before diabetes becomes more advanced. Dietitian, Physicians, and Diabetic Educators can help debunk a few of the myths that are out there like a piece of cake can kill you, people with diabetes shouldn't exercise, Hypoglycemia Kills Brain Cells. All of these are just myths.

My Personal goal is to reverse my diabetes ( I have lost 30LBS) and help as many persons to understand the dangers that are involved. My Mother has a friend around the corner who has lost both feet to diabetes, he is a young many about 44 years of age who now devotes his life instructing others as to the dangers of this disease. What I have come to find out that if we are to reverse diabetes it requires the following.

#1. Proper Attitude in recognizing the Sign and Symptoms.
#2. Exercising Vigoursly when possible.
#3 Monitor Glucose levels constantly.
#4 Lifelong Education
#5 Diet ( Proper Diabetic Diet)
#6 Foot Care (Neuropathy)
#7 Eye Care
#8 Proper Medications

With a few of these steps what I am coming to realize is that the sign and symptoms,need not be a mystery. Also with proper care you can lead a life, that is comfortable and fully rewarding.

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