Earlier this week I posted about how diabetes can get in the way of life. There are many times when you want to put your disease on the back burner.

So often we have to stop what we are doing to check our blood or count carbs. We have to draw up syringes with the right amount of insulin. We have a lot to do and it can get in the way especially when we are in a hurry.

But have you ever had a moment when you realized your disease has seeped into the lives of others?

We went to dinner the other night. It was my wife, son, daughter, and her friend. We typically have someone over at our house hanging out playing on the Wii, watching movies, or even board games. Our home is a happening place.

As soon as we pulled up to the restaurant and I shut off the car, my daughters friend opened up her door. I heard my daughter say, "Hang on a sec. My dad has to check his blood."

When I heard her say that I was proud and sad at the same time. Proud that she knows how important checking my BG is but sad that I cannot even contain diabetes to myself. It gets in her way too.

She doesn't complain about it. None of my family does. I almost wish they would. I wish they would hate it as much as I do.

I am sure they do.