Diabetic Recipes
tome213 @ stock.xchng
"Are you going to eat what your wife made?"
It was loud. It was purposely loud to get everybody's attention. It was coming from an unexpected source. I was ready.
"If you mean the cake then, heck yes I am having some. Why?"
"Hello, you are diabetic!"
"Yeah. And? Are you not going to have any?"
"No."
This exchange was with the newest officer of the Diabetes Police. I had no idea that you could become a member when you had diabetes yourself but I guess I should not be surprised.
The guy is a friend of the family and is a type 1. From what I understand he does not make his health a priority. From the rest of the conversation I could tell he got most of his info from the Diabetes Police.
I wanted him to know that diabetes cannot stop your life and should not. I encouraged him to see his doctor and ask him how he can enjoy things like cake now and then.
I showed him my pump and how it worked. He did not know much about pump therapy so I gave him a crash course. He seemed intrigued and liked the cool camouflage skin on it.
Anyhow, I explained to him that I have been told I can eat what I want but that I have to take in account the carbohydrates I consume. I also told him that his doctor can help him adjust his insulin for stuff like that.
I figure that advice went two fold. One, I think he is questioning those pesky D-Police officers and two, I hope it makes him get an appointment to see his doctor soon.
Either way I had the cake and it was awesome!
You know this is just shouting for someone to say "You CAN have your cake and eat it too!" and I would never pass up that opportunity!
Sounds like this person's medical team is woefully behind the times -- as are too many of the medical professionals with whom we interact. Now, if he were actually concerned about his own diabetes care as well, he might have pointed out how inherently unhealthy most cakes are... but in the end, it sounds a lot more like envy ("you can do that and still be taking care of yourself?!") than like "the diabetes police"...
SuperG - It's tough when the criticisms come from the "inside." :) But I'm glad that you always take a moment to let people know you're in control but STILL LIVING YOUR LIFE. You're a strong example of empowered living, dude.