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Lately, I\u2019ve been mad at my diabetes.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m mad at it for being so unpredictable.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m mad at it for interfering with my enjoyment of life.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m mad at it because it prevents me from getting a good night of sleep every night.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m mad at it because it makes me self-conscious of my body.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m mad at the high blood sugars it causes that turn me into a grouch.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m mad at the low blood sugars it causes that make my appetite insatiable.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m mad at it because it forces me to wear devices 24\/7.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m mad at it because those devices never seem to shut the hell up.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m mad at it for putting me on this emotional roller coaster.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m mad at it for the strain it can put on my loved ones.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m mad.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m mad, and it\u2019s okay.<\/p>\n

Diabetes makes me feel an array of emotions at varying times. It\u2019s chaotic to go through these, but it\u2019s also to be expected. And that\u2019s perfectly acceptable. I\u2019ve discovered that the best coping mechanism with which to deal with these emotions is to simply acknowledge their presence. I admit what I\u2019m feeling, put it into words if I need to, and get back on the wagon when I\u2019m in a better state of mind.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m mad at my diabetes lately, and that\u2019s okay because my anger won\u2019t get to the best of me.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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