So today marks 13 years since being diagnosed with diabetes. There’s always a debate about whether it is April 2 or April 3, but since I don’t have the official hospital discharge papers, I always go with April 3.
I went to the ER on Friday, April 2, 2004 but by the time the doctor said to me.. “you have type 1 diabetes” to was after midnight, so it’s April 3.
I still remember that entire day like it was yesterday. I’ve told the story so many times, which is why it probably sticks in my head.
I used to do some sort of celebratory event on this day every year, but now, it’s just like any other day. A business to run. A family to take care of. And a disease to manage.
So, here is to 13 years with diabetes.
And many more to come.
That is funny I count June 21, my discharge day. I know it exactly because it is also my birthday. So day of, day after, ahh its all good.