Awww Sugar!

Today I had to take my glucose tolerance test which essentially tests whether or not I have contracted gestational diabetes during the pregnancy. I was a little nervous based on what some have told me, but it really wasn't that bad. I had to drink a really sugary, fruit-punch type drink, wait an hour and then have some blood drawn. No problemo.


While I sat in the LabCorp waiting room, I got to thinking about Diabetes and how this disease affects so many people out there. One of those people happens to be my husband so I know first hand what a diabetic person has to deal with. Ed was diagnosed just after we met ~ about 5 years ago. Initially, it was traumatic and I'd be lying if I said that we didn't experience low points now and again. But after lots of research, some great endocrinologists and the miracle of the insulin pump, Ed's sugar is under control and he is a healthy guy. And for when he's not, there is always the handy dandy emergency glucose shot!


Because of this, I know that if my test comes back positive, we will handle it. And if our little guy is diagnosed with it (which apparently is quite positive since Ed's Type 1 Diabetes is genetic), then we will also handle it. The miracle of science has allowed Type 1 Diabetics to live normal lives and I hope that with more research and medical advancements, a cure will one day be found.

When we got married, we decided that instead of giving out party favors, we make a donation to the American Diabetes Association.


I encourage all of you, during this holiday season, to donate a few of those holiday gift dollars to your favorite charity whether it be the ADA, Autism Speaks, Susan G. Komen, or the ASPCA. You never know how it could positively effect a family out there.