I have had diabetes since I was 11 years old. This was
before pumps and even glucose meters. In fact, they were just developing strips
at the time.
For 26 years, I have lived with this disease, and in all
that time, there is not one day that I didn't think of my disease. Today, it's
part of me, and in many ways, it also defines me. Diabetics are strong. In just
having the disease and dealing with it, I think you find strength deep within
you--a determination to keep going. I am 37 years old and yes, I have
complications, but I am also a stronger person today because of it. I assure
you, not every day is a bed of roses, but every day I persevere. Some days I
get knocked down, but every single time I get up because I know tomorrow is
another day.
Having diabetes is the hardest thing I know and yet, if I
look to the right or look to the left, I will always find someone who has life
so much worse than me.
Nulcia M, 37
St. Thoma, VI
133698