Jill's Page
In June 2001, I was shocked to find out I was Diabetic. Everywhere I looked I could find out bad things about being diabetic. Then I found Bill Casey's 10 Good Things About Being Diabetic and I cheered up. My condition is controlled by tablets and Diet. Here are my good things about being diabetic:-
1. Free eye tests.
2. What's good for me to eat is good for the rest of the family
3. Eating as much salad and fruit as I like.
4. Even my feet get looked after.
5. Free prescriptions for everything.
6. Good excuse for not eating apple pie (YUCK), or anything else I don't like , without offending the baker.
7. Gobbling down my one packet of sweets straight after my meal on a Saturday night.
8. Taking it easy when I'm ill or Off colour.
9. Allowed a supper at night
10. Always having to have a breakfast.
I have joined Diabetics UK, who send me a quarterly magazine, which keep me up to date with what's happening in the world, and well worth a read. I would also like to give a mention to William Casey who helped cheer me up in the weeks following the diagnosis. His web-site was the inspiration to write the list. Visit William's website and click on 'Diabetes for beginners'.