I have many people in my life with Diabetes. 25 years ago I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes and was told with the family history I have, there is a good chance that I would be an Insulin Dependant Diabetic in 10 years.

I am still not Diabetic and more in my family have become Diabetic since. I am very aware of the issues surrounding Diabetes as there are several family members, aunts, uncles, sisters, brother, nephew at various stages of Diabetes. As well as my husband was diagnosed over a year ago with Diabetes.

I feel with the warning I was given 25 years ago helped as I try to be cautious of how and what I eat as well as exercise somewhat. I do eat things I know I shouldn’t, but in small quantities. I try to walk or run at least 3 times a week. I am not overboard with the eating or exercising, but aware of what could happen if I wasn’t aware or understood.

I look Diabetes in the mirror or in a family member every single day. It really never leaves my mind. As well, my son is aware of the history and tries to be careful of what he eats and lives a healthy lifestyle.

There is a myth that Diabetes only hits every other generation. My family is living proff of this. WE have 4 generations so far and I would love nothing more than to see DIABETES CRUSHED FOR GOOD.