It was in 1968 I was expecting my first child the dr. told me that my blood sugar was a little high as the months went on it got a little higher in a few months we had a beautiful baby boy and all was ok . in about 9 months I got pregnant again and my blood sugar went back up , but this time I stayed real sick and lost a lot of weight . in about 8 months the baby came and he was small but fine and we went home thinking I would start to feel better but I did not in about 3 weeks my husband took me to hosp. my blood sugar had went up to 900 and my weight was down to 72 lbs. I went into a coma I had 2 kids to take care of and I was young and wonted to have a good family life , be happy and raise my kids with my husband and be normal ,life was never going to be normal , . I have had a lot of ups and downs but god has seen me throw a lot of bad days and sickness and gave me a lot to be thankful and happy about. I have had a good life and very blessed to be 64. I still fight every day to eat right and do the things I need to do. . having diabetes taught me to be strong and fight for life. diabetes is not a easy disease and I for one would never wish it on anyone . it takes it toll on your body over the years , I have congested heart failure and have had laser on my eyes about 7 times now to stop bleeding , my kidneys are starting to show signs of damage , they say this is from having diabetes for so long but every day I thank god I have had a good life

Dianne Davis
Phenix City, AL