Written by Mattie Peck
nToday, I write to you with a personal plea and that is to find the silver lining of your diagnosis. Everyone has some mental and emotional struggles with diabetes, but it is important to find something positive to help improve your outlook.nnSome examples to consider:n
Your parents probably haven’t slept since you were diagnosed, but now you will never question how much they love you.
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Sometimes you have to stay home from school or work because of a high or low blood sugar, but hopefully you got to watch your favorite day time tv show or watch 12 more episodes of your most recent Netflix addiction.
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People keep asking you questions about diabetes, but you get to educate them and spread the truth to make life easier other diabetics the person encounters in the future.
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You don’t get to eat an entire carton of ice cream in one sitting…well that’s not good for you (or anyone) anyways.
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You’ve been bullied for things outside of your control, but you’ve been able to rise above that nonsense and become a thousand times stronger because of it.
nJust find that positive point and stick with it no matter what. Yes, it’s easier said than done, but you are awesome and you will get through this.nn
