So many times I have heard friends or family ask "Why do you worry so much?" The funny part is, you will never hear another Mom of a Juvenile Diabetic say that... ever. Diabetes has been giving me a break the last few weeks. Site changes have gone smoothly, I've seen a few 5.7's that make me feel like I'm winning the fight and besides a few scrapes and bruises from hockey and the usual seasonal allergies, Griffon's been healthy as a horse! This is the part where we brace ourselves. It's like we're climbing that first big hill on a roller coaster ride, excitement builds because we see the sign at the top...
We stretch our arms out, reaching for the sign, then you get the phone call while you're photoshopping this picture of a roller coaster because Griffon's blood sugars went from 11.7 to 5.0 in just 15 minutes. He's feeling sick to his stomach, headaches from hell and all he wants to do is lay down. My stomach is all in knots as I know him all too well, he doesn't get headaches, what is causing this sudden drop in sugars lately? Like a Rockstar though, Griffon bounces back and is ready to play hockey again! Recess time and it's Game on!!! I watch him from the sidelines as the Caretaker from the school hangs with me and asks me a bunch of questions about Juvenile Diabetes. I happily answer him all the while not taking my eyes off Griffon watching for signs of illness. The ball reaches his stick and with one flick of the wrist: GOAL!!!! Arms in the air.... reaching for that sign again and awaiting the big hill.
Life with Diabetes sure is one hell of a ride!!!
