Congratulations to Mark G. for winning the first-ever 2007/2008 Fantasy Diabetes League. Mark won with a staggering score of 46 points for enduring a down-right spattering of ridiculous comments related to his daughter's diabetes.

In his own words, following his wife's trepidation in ratting out the numerous offenders of diabetes etiquette (that seem to be growing on trees in Texas), Mark says:

"Damn her social graces, the FDL won't win itself."

We at the FDL applaud Mark's competitive spirit.

What makes Mark's victory even more impressive is that he's been in the diabetes game for only about six months. As a mere rookie, he and his family have amassed more diabetes drivel than most would in a lifetime. Well done!

The final standings are as follows:

Mark - 46 points
Penny - 27 points
Sara - 19 points
Baddecisionmaker - 17 points
Jill - 16 points
Mousie - 12 points
Shannon - 6 points
Becky - 6 points
Bluedevil - 6 points

Let us roll back the tape and review in slow motion some of the highlights of the past season.

There was the hairdresser who upon hearing that Mark's daughter was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, said, "well, at least it's not the bad one. You know, where you have to get shots."

And who could forget this classic:

The college professor who asked Sara if she was wearing a garage door opener.

Becky only scored 4 points, but I should have given her at least 25 for this brainless gem:

While testing her son's blood sugar at McDonald's, a woman sitting next to them said, "I totally understand what you are going through. I just found out my cat has diabetes."

Perhaps my favorite entry of them all came from Jill, who very briefly dated an EMT/firefighter. After their first date, he confessed to friends that he really liked her but was afraid of catching diabetes if they were to ever have sex.

Wow!

Reminds me of a conversation I had with Charlie just the other day.

"Charlie, do you think daddy wants diabetes?"

"No."

"Do you think daddy wants needle injections and finger pricks and crazy blood sugars?"

"No."

"Then cover your cough!"

A big thank you to all of the participants of this year's FDL. Your ridiculous diabetes comments were just terrific. Hope to see you again next season.

Mark, if you're out there, feel free to use the comment field to thank those who made your FDL victory possible. One original piece of Charlie's lewd artwork and a Starbucks gift card will be sent to you soon.

Have a nice weekend everyone.