[Evermont]

Ryan,

A useful distinction for us: influence vs. concern. In this life there are things that we can influence or do something about, and there are things that we can't. It helps of course to know which is which. The best advice is to focus on those things that we can do something about.

Worry is not a cure for what ails us. Worry doesn't help at all, in fact, it is known to work against us. Worry, or fear, is natural and it does serve a purpose but we should make sure it serves us, and not the other way around.

I recommend interpreting any worrisome thoughts as a simple signal. A call to action. A message that should induce us to acquire more knowledge. Knowledge is power. With knowledge we can distinguish between those things that we can act upon and those we cannot. We learn how to act in the best interests of ourselves and those we care most about.

Love and knowledge are the keys to the good life with or without diabetes. All fear is bad, kill it with knowledge.