Dec 16 2008
Milestones
As of yesterday, Sugar Turned On Me has been around for 100 posts.
Go me.
Since my diagnosis, I’ve gotten comfortable with the idea of me being a diabetic. Not happy, just comfortable. While that’s a good thing in many respects, it also worries me a tad.
When I first found out that I had Type 2, I was concerned. I think I lost the first 5 pounds by stress alone. While I’m glad that I’m not stressing as much, I worry that I might not keep an eye on things as much as I had when I first started adjusting my life.
I watch what I eat, but sometimes I’m tempted to overlook that fact that three cookies is a lot more in terms of carbs than two. I recognize the value of exercise, just not when I’m feeling lazy at lunchtime. I try to stay on top of my blood glucose numbers but I don’t seem to mind skipping a day or five.
Anything you do daily, be it an exercise regimen, a diet or a blog runs the risk of being as much a chore and a hassle as it is a choice. Add a feeling that you don’t have as much say in it as you’d like and the motivation to follow through seems to evaporate like summer drizzle on a sidewalk. Logic does not sway this nor the warnings of doctors nor the concern of loved ones. Inertia is hard to overcome; excuses come in value packs.
Does this mean give up? No. I’ve written 101 entries in this blog. I want to see the 1001st. I’d like to see the 10,000th. If I want that, I have to take care of myself. Setting a goal that requires I be around for it helps me do that.
I don’t think I’m going to run out of things to talk about when it comes to diabetes unless they cure it. Until then, I’ll do what I can to be here. After that, should I see it in my lifetime, I’ll still be here… I’ll just write about something else.
