[Rascal1]

Hi,

I've been type 2 for 5 years. Controlled well with oral meds, diet and exercise. The doctors said it was unusual for someone like me, good weight and diet, lots of exercise, to be diabetic. They thought I might be type 1.5, but no. Turns out to be genetic.

 

[Rascal1]

I was diagnosed with CLL (chronic lymphocytic lymphoma) some time ago. I'm symptom-free, so they're doing "watchful waiting", so I'm getting tested regularly.

All my tests were fine for a few years until one where the doc says, "Wow, your blood glucose is really high! Come back tomorrow for a fasting test" Next day I tested 300+. I was stunned. Here I was normal weight, eating really well and exercising and I was diabetic? It wasn't until I talked to all my oldest relatives that I found out it ran in the family. I made it to about 55 before it got me.

Every day is a challenge when you're diabetic, but I've learned to live with it.