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<blockquote data-quote="Silverback-381" data-source="post: 2052848" data-attributes="member: 506863"><p>Good day ladies and gentlemen,</p><p>My name is Denis and I AM a Canadian. On Monday of this week, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes although I have suspected I had the issue for at least five years. Currently I am 71 years old and apart from the diabetes hiccup, I am in good health and remain very active. My 5;8" frame weighs in at 140lbs. Although my distance running days are well and truly behind me, I power walk 3 to 5 miles a day and work out in the gym every other days.</p><p>Perhaps the reason I ignored the diabetic symptoms (and they were apparent) was that I was caregiver for my beautiful wife who valiantly battles cancer for 19 years. She was more important. Now, I will look after my health and my needs.</p><p>I am a writer and that is to what I devote my time to. My daughters and grandson occupy a lot of my joy.</p><p>My doctor's appointment, of course, led to tests and on Monday, my presumption of Diabetes was realized and now the game is afoot to at least control it although I expect to send it into remission. I am delighted to be a part of this Forum now. It will guide me as it guides the rest of the members.</p><p>I think perhaps the minor positive in all of this is that it has distracted my attention from a deep ache at the loss of my wife. She fought cancer with a strength of a thousand and I will fight Diabetes following her example.</p><p>Fortunately, in Canada, I can access the best in British dramas and comedies from which I get great pleasure.</p><p>That is about it, really. </p><p>I hope everyone has a great balance of the day.</p><p>Cheers</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Silverback-381, post: 2052848, member: 506863"] Good day ladies and gentlemen, My name is Denis and I AM a Canadian. On Monday of this week, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes although I have suspected I had the issue for at least five years. Currently I am 71 years old and apart from the diabetes hiccup, I am in good health and remain very active. My 5;8" frame weighs in at 140lbs. Although my distance running days are well and truly behind me, I power walk 3 to 5 miles a day and work out in the gym every other days. Perhaps the reason I ignored the diabetic symptoms (and they were apparent) was that I was caregiver for my beautiful wife who valiantly battles cancer for 19 years. She was more important. Now, I will look after my health and my needs. I am a writer and that is to what I devote my time to. My daughters and grandson occupy a lot of my joy. My doctor's appointment, of course, led to tests and on Monday, my presumption of Diabetes was realized and now the game is afoot to at least control it although I expect to send it into remission. I am delighted to be a part of this Forum now. It will guide me as it guides the rest of the members. I think perhaps the minor positive in all of this is that it has distracted my attention from a deep ache at the loss of my wife. She fought cancer with a strength of a thousand and I will fight Diabetes following her example. Fortunately, in Canada, I can access the best in British dramas and comedies from which I get great pleasure. That is about it, really. I hope everyone has a great balance of the day. Cheers [/QUOTE]
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