Bountyman

Originally Posted by Bountyman

I Like that diabetes has forced me to take better care of myself.
I Hate that it waited until I was almost 70 to do that.

I Like sticking needles and lancets into me.
I Hate that I just lied about that.

I Like that I feel healthier and more alive again.
I Hate that I'm too fat to do anything with it.

I Like that my pharmacy delivers.
I Hate that it takes them 4 days to find me.

I Like that I've gotten better at shopping for a diabetic's diet.
I Hate that I have to eat it, too.

I Like that they've found that sweets are bad for a diabetic.
I Hate that they've found that sweets are bad for a diabetic. I Love sweats!

I Like that I have been losing weight since I started exercising 3 years ago.
I Hate that it's only been 4 pounds.

I Like that I don't have retinopathy in my eyes.
I Hate that I can only see out of one eye...it makes watching 3D movies very irritating.

I Like that I've found out that pizza isn't really good for me and I no longer eat it.
I Hate that I just lied again.

And last...

I Like that I've found a great diabetes family/forum to express myself.
I Hate that I'm on a short leash.