By Jhenalyn So

Like having a broken heart, discovering that you are a diabetic for the first time is the most difficult part. Especially if you have discovered it just lately in your life, it could affect or even change a lot from what you have been used to in the past years.

In my father’s case, the situation was really hard; not just for him but also for the entire family. I should say that my father had enjoyed smoking, alcohol, and those rich tasting food (because of cholesterol and salt) and discovering for the first time about the diabetes it was really a wake-up call for him and the entire family.

I may not be the best resource person about fighting diabetes but I want to share some personal experiences to give you an idea of what it is really like. I’m not saying though that you should expect the same for your life.

The first year was the hardest for us because first, my father was really having a hard time to accept it. He was like on denial for several months and could hardly believe that he needed to stop all of his vices.

Second, it was hard for my mother, as she was always the one who needed to remind my father of the things he should not do and at the same he was the closest to him that should make him look forward life.

It was even harder for my mother especially as she was preparing food for a very hungry teenager (my brother) and a diabetic, (my father) at home at the same time. I can always see the frustration from my mother’s face every time I go home.

The sweets are our best friend. For a very long time, although we do not really enjoy eating sweets after every meal, we still managed to have a sweet fix from to time; after dinner, 3 times a week, or an ice cream during weekends.

Other than food and vices, it was understanding of the sickness and the risks that was really hard. Diabetes is a very serious disease, we all know that. And it gave us so much fear as we know someday it could be the reason for losing a love one.

It was the fear that we might find it really hard to take control of our lives as having diabetes might require from us that was also difficult.

So how did we make it? The rules just became a routine, and finally a natural way of living as time passed by. So we got used all these just like that? Not really. Like what I have said it was understanding of the situation that was difficult. So after we were able to understand what reality has for us, understanding and accepting the rules was just easy.

Just like dealing with any other problems, here are more ways to deal with the diagnosis:

1. You’ll be on denial, even the entire family but feeling angry about this for long won’t help you get better. You’re a diabetic but you’re still alive so get a life.

2. Focus on the positives. You may not be able to do some stuff you used to enjoy but hey, you still have you hands and feet and a very supportive family so find other ways to enjoy life. Do not forget, this sickness will require you to live a healthy life, so that’s a good start to feeling better for long.

3. Read and read. There are many resources available everywhere discussing diabetes and how to live with it. You’ll be surprised that you can still enjoy ice cream and chocolate chip cookies once you get the tons of recipes for diabetic people.

With this new approach in life, there are still many ways to stay healthy. Studies show that Ampalaya can help fight diabetes. Not everyone may enjoy eating ampalaya dishes everyday so it’s good to know that it is now available in supplement form like Ampalaya Plus.

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