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Originally Posted by wehateporn
You might be aware that Type 2 can be reversed, but it takes a lot of willpower. 
Whereas Type 1 is a nasty autoimmune disease. |
Absolutely, I had been tested on and off since I was 15 and it was always JUST on the verge of it, but never quite close enough to start any meds or treatments, I just really had to be aware of it and the fact it was going to get me one day. I only test now when I eat something different and need to see how my body is going to react, but I am so diligent about it and stay on top of it that I don't have the issues most have. I don't let it define who I am, but it's always there lurking around and I am always conscious of it.
I am just thankful that I wasn't one of the casualties in my family and this was a wakeup call to me to make very sure my KIDS know, where I didn't, growing up. I try and lead by example with them so they know to watch and learn what needs to be done to manage it.
With 10 of the 14 people in my mother's immediate family suffering and dying from it, it makes you keep a close eye on this. But you know? I have a controlled disease, it could be so much worse.
My BIGGEST factor is stress, the eating part I have down to a science, stress is what can do me in in a matter of very little time.
My brother has Type I and was diagnosed after some sort of regimen they put him on for his PTSD after he got back from the War, they were pumping so much shit into him and he landed with Type I Diabetes and he refuses to acknowledge it. I am not even sure what caused his to set in, just know he has it and never did as a child.
I work with him, but when people don't want to do what needs to be done, it's extremely hard to force them to do it. So with my kids, I started n on them at very young ages to always be aware.. not let it define them, but just be aware and cautious.