bosela

This morning I made the decision to stay positive. So often I get caught up in the office drama and find myself jumping on the "bad attitude" band wagon. Not cool at all.

So far the day has been good. Each time I hear a complaint or a bad attitude I try to find something to say to brighten things up. It's funny how in almost every situation, you can find some good in it. That silver lining.

I got to thinking about this and how this kind of approach can help me with my diabetes. When I have a high blood sugar reading, a gain on the scale, a painful shot, or when I pass on sweets, this attitude can make things a little easier.

Each time you check your blood glucose you should pat yourself on the back because you are checking! Sure you may be high or low or whatever but you are taking an active role in your health and that is something to be proud of. And even if this test is the first one you have done in a while, well be proud that you have started checking again!

When I gain a pound or two then I know it is time to get back on track. I can say to myself, "Self, instead of waiting until I gain 40 pounds, I am going to get on this now!" That is a good way to think about it.

When a shot hurts you can be thankful that you have insulin. That there is a drug you can take to live. That you do not have to starve yourself like days of old.

Each time you skip the sweets you should be extra proud of yourself. You do it because you want to avoid the highs, the weight gain, and the yucky feeling when you are trying to get your BG back in your zone. Whenever I make this choice I feel good knowing that I am doing a good thing for my body.

Having diabetes is nothing you wish for or wish for anyone but it what you we have and what we must deal with. We can deal with it and choose to be miserable or we can choose an attitude that says, "I will not let this disease get the best of me!"

It is not easy and you all know I fall into the trap of negativity often but the more I think about it, the more I can stop myself from getting there.

Good luck and keep looking for that silver lining!