Where are my keys!?

So the title doesn't have a direct correlation to my blog, but it will make sense by the end of this.

I stumbled across an article this morning. Anything that has "Blood Sugars" in the title I am immediately drawn to it. Not because I'm obsessed with my disease, but rather because I'm hoping that an article will appear about diabetes saying that they've cured it. That would be stinking awesome, but alas, there is still a ton of research needed on diabetes. Doctor's still don't know what triggers it, why it happens in children, what makes people produce antibodies that destroy the beta cells, etc. They just know it happens and how to control it. So a LOT of research still needs to be done. Though, they do have a better grasp on how Type 2 works. But totally off the point of this post.

This article:

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57505671-10391704/even-high-normal-blood-sugar-levels-may-induce-brain-shrinkage/

Ok, so I have talked a bit about blood sugars and how I need to try my best to keep them in control. This article suggests that EVERYONE, not just those with diabetes, needs to do better at keeping their blood sugars under control. This article is very alarming and is just yet another reason why I need to keep my blood sugars under control.

It says that studies have shown a 6-10% shrink in people's brain areas that dementia and other memory loss areas are located. SCARY! I'm already bad as it is. I have hard times finding my keys, my meter, clothes, etc. I mean on top of all the other health issues involved with diabetes, this is like the icing on the cake. I could deal with a lost foot or even kidney failure or nerve damage, so long as there was a way for me to function still as a human being. But losing my mind, my memories, that I think scares me the most. I treasure my memories and treasure my thoughts. I'm not saying that I'm the smartest person and everyone should treasure my memories and thoughts, but think about it. This is something that I don't think a lot of people think about. When you get old, do you want to remember all those wonderful memories of your children growing up? Your wedding day? The day you told your spouse you loved them? What about that first kiss? The time when you knew that man standing next to you was to be your eternal partner? I think that's what scares me the most. Losing all of those precious memories. Not being able to remember my life. Take my foot, take one of my kidneys, just not my memories.

Yes, I know it's a bit melodramatic, but if you had a disease that you have to learn to control in order for these things to not happen, don't you think you would feel the same way?

My point in all of this is this, it's just one more reason for me to continue to change my life now. Change the way I eat, the way I am active, the way I teach my children to eat better. This gives the encouragement to keep things under control. It is just yet another reason why it is soooo important that I don't let this disease control me, but I control it.

And here's a little something to scare all of you into doing the same: This article states that diabetes will most likely be the number 1 cause of death by 2030! That's only 18 years away. I've already lived that long! Think about that! Take care of your body! If not for yourself, for those that love you. There's my two cents worth on the subject.

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