I am Kim and this is my story.
I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes 7 yrs ago. I had worked many years as an EMT on an
ambulance and knew all the signs and symptoms, I took care of diabetic patients regularly.
I injured my back 7 yrs ago and could no longer work, shortly after that, the signs and symptoms
that I knew so well were happening to me. I am not over weight and have never indulged in sweets.
I was very active. When the Doctor told me that I was diabetic, I broke into tears because I have
seen first hand what diabetes does. It hits you from head to toe. I don't know how long I went
undiagnosed, but by the time I was diagnosed I already had numbness and tingling in my fingers
and toes, yep most all diabetics have neuropathy, unfortunately for me it's pretty bad. I take special
precautions with my diabetes, proper diet, what exercise I can do and meds. My Dr. says my BMI is
perfect, but I still have uncontrolled diabetes, too high and too low. i have everything that comes
along with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc. I have now learned that my father's
side of the family has diabetics. God gives me the strength to endure each and every day although
there are good days and bad days, I never lose faith. My God is stronger than diabetes.
NEVER GIVE UP!
Mt. Pleasant, SC
