Oh goodness... It's been a while. A loooong while as a matter of fact. But boy, have I been busy. This month I have had 3 separate, non-related anniversaries. 1) I have now worked with Watson for 3 years. I can't believe that I have been there for 3 whole years. 2) My 4 year anniversary with Rob. I can't believe that we've been married for 4 years. Blows my mind that time has gone by so quickly. Last but certainly not least, 3) Today marks my one year anniversary as a diabetic. One year ago today, I went for a simple glucose test, scoffing at the doctor for thinking that I could be diabetic. One year ago today, my life changed... completely. I changed my whole outlook on life, my relationships, my attitude about my body, etc.
I have been thinking about it a lot lately as today approached. I came to the conclusion that I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. I think I would still take being diabetic. It has changed me, and to quote a coworker, "it hasn't been for the worse". It's made me think about a LOT of different things. About my body, about being healthy, about my career, about my education, about everything. It's made me realize that I want to go back to school for some kind of engineering degree eventually. I'm not sure which engineering. I can't make my mind up! I've only recently realized that I have an engineering brain. It's in part due to that too smart of a husband I have. But I'm leaning toward biomedical. I want to be able to help develop devices that would make diabetics lives easier. But maybe Mechanical engineering would be a better fit... I'm not sure, I'm just excited that I finally feel like I have found a niche that I fit in.
My relationship with Rob has definitely become stronger. I've learned to depend on him more for emotional strength as well as some of my physical needs. I'm certainly glad that I have had him by my side this last year. I'm not sure that I would have gotten through it at all.
I'm also grateful that I finally have gotten a new outlook on my body and my health. I have not been the healthiest person growing up or the last few years. But after getting this, I have learned a lot about how to take care of myself, especially how simple it is to take care of myself. It's tough some times to get out and run, but it's so worth it. I feel the difference from when I'm not running and when I am. I've only gotten back into running after taking about a month and half off. The difference is astronomical. When I wasn't running, my body became insulin resistant to the point where my A1C crept back up to 6.0. I mean that's not bad, but I want my A1C to be under 6. If I can keep it between 5.5 and 5.9 that would be ideal. As I have picked up running again, my number rarely get above 150, and that's when I splurge! It makes so happy.
But anyway, looking back on this year, I have stabbed myself a ton over this last year, but I have been blessed. Blessed from my change in outlook to my amazing medical benefits. It's been a long road to get to this point, but I have made it a year. It's been rough, but worth it. Stay healthy my friends!
