As many of you have read this week in my other blogs, I have had a lot going on. I have a very important job interview today and besides that many people I know have been dealing with a variety of health issues. One issue that is very personal and by far the most important is that my very own Poppa has some stuff going on. I was reluctant to share this information with everyone until I got a better idea myself of what exactly was happening.

At this point, I am extremely thankful, but it appears he will be ok. We still don't know a whole lot right now, but ultimately we did learn that he will begin taking medication for type 2 diabetes. My dad will began taking the medication called Metformin, due to having very high blood sugars. I am so unbelievably thankful that we have caught this early enough that hopefully he will continue to remain healthy.

It all started when dad had some blood work done a couple months ago. It turns out, after I annoyingly had to contact them (his doctor and nurses) about blood work results he had done, that Pop's A1c is elevated. The last thing I could've ever predicted happening to my very own Pop was showing him how to use a glucometer to test his sugar! Who better to give him some tips about testing than a person who practically is in a full-time committed relationship with a meter! I do everything but make out with mine. It comes with me everywhere...

ANYWAY, moving on with my story before I get too gross,.

Dad is not out of the woods yet; we still have some test results that we're waiting on. He has started the Metformin and things appear to slowly be getting better. I realize that he and I will be spending some quality father and son time as he learns how to manage his new diagnosis. Just like I had to 15 years ago, he will begin learning the ropes of this confusing-ass disease. I am happy that we caught it early and that I know he will use this as a good excuse to start taking better care of himself.

Finally, this will also be a good learning experience for me too. Not only will I begin to understand a little bit more of what type 2 diabetics encounter, I will also be able to turn to you guys for information as well. I want to kindly request any support or information that you guys, my readers, have to offer me in this ironic and difficult time. I am sure dad will be fine, he is tough as nails and he's got a support system in us, his family, and in you, the educated online diabetes population of Blogabetes.

I love you Dad, - Son.