The image below is difficult to view. Do you know why? Because it’s true.

The picture represents one month in a life that would end much earlier without the reality of having to take multiple injections every day.

No Photo credit available: widely used image on pinterest, twitter, facebook and numerous blogs and websites.

This isn’t a bad thing and I don’t want you to feel sad. It doesn’t require sympathy. It’s simply a part of life. Everyone has their “thing,” this is mine.

I’m a diabetic.

I prefer the term diabetic rather than diabetes. To say that I have diabetes sounds weak. Using that word makes it seem like I have some chronic condition and I am not in control. Well, it is a chronic condition, but at least I am in control.

I was diagnosed when I was a little boy and I have been a type 1 diabetic for 43 years…43 years and counting.

And I have learned a few lessons over the years that I think everyone could gain from.

But first a brief overview.