When I was 32 years old, I went to the doctor for a routine check up. For the first couple of visits, everything seemed ok. I was prescribed medication for my high blood pressure. I was also sent for routine blood work. When the blood work came back the Doctor said "I think you might be diabetic." The Doctor sent me for my first A1c blood test. It came back as 8.7. I was diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic. My blood sugar was checked in the office, and it was 332! I was put on medication, and I started my journey as a new Diabetic. My Doctor did not offer me any kind of advice on living with Diabetes. His advice was "stay away from sugar." So I had to figure it all out on my own. I am proud to say that I did indeed figure it out, and my last 2 A1c tests were at a 5. One and a half years later, things are still going strong despite living with Diabetes!

Anonymous
Jacksonville, FL