I went back to the grocery store. This time I went armed and ready. The only problem I had this time was selecting a sugar substitute. The price on that stuff is outrageous. Other than that I don't think I did half bad. I got fresh veggies like carrots, broccoli, salad fixings. Chicken, that I took the skin off and froze. For a salt substitute I picked up two bottles of Mrs. dash. I only got two single small cheap frozen Mac and cheese bowls. A few said as long as you don't over do the bad foods then you will be fine. So I got just two servings of that for my splurge for the month. All in all I don't think I did bad this time at all.
When you first get diagnosed with diabetes I believe you go through far more than just denial. First you go through the shock of finding out. Next is dealing with the restrictions. Then you learn you are stuck with this crap for the rest of your life, and it wont get better, and it can get worse. Denial is just a part of this. I still say to myself "Did they make a mistake when they diagnosed me as being diabetic?" Can it happen? I am sure it could happen. But regardless at this time after I found out it was so prevalent in my family. I may doubt it some, but looking at the rest of my family and the amount of diabetes in my family. It would still be just a matter of time till they said "You definitely have it this time." The only thing I wonder about at this point is the fact I am not over weight like some are. Plus I have to admit that I really feel for the ones that are diabetic and over weight. And what about the children with this disease? Because some are so young, quite a few of them don't know what life is like without diabetes. If you never remembered what it was like before diabetes... Diabetes would still suck right?
I guess I can still count my blessings. I have a few nephews, and nieces that have had it sense they were very young. I guess in a way they too can count their blessings. They are managable for now.
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