Bessaro

When I heard about the clinical trials that are beginning for a possible cure for type 1 diabetes, I was really excited! I can't imagine not having this disease to lug around anymore but I am willing to give it a shot that is for sure! I would imagine most people with diabetes would.

No more finger sticks and insulin shots. All the calculating of carbohydrates and insulin on board would be gone. No glucose tabs to carry or a medical ID necklace to wear. I can't imagine it but I welcome it.

My first thought was, "where can I sign up as a volunteer for this trial?" It turns out I am in the wrong time zone and closer to the wrong coast. The study is happening in Boston so this California boy is out of luck. Last night I thought, "what if I was in Boston and I was chosen to participate. Would I?"

I don't know if I would. It scares me to think that I could do something to my body that may do something other then cure me. What if something went wrong? What if I ended up in a worse situation? What if I i had to deal with more then just diabetes?

Would you do it? I know I want to help but do I gamble with my body? I guess I do when I decide to guess at the carb count on a piece of cake or when I forget to bolus now and then. Life can be a gamble I guess. I am truly torn.

Not that I am even able to participate but this inner struggle is there and is kind of bugging me.

Would I do it?

Would you?