He is the current operations manager of an ambulance service and national ambassador for Know Diabetes by Heart.
I am sweet teas number one fan, french fries too.
I pushed a bit but ultimately acquiesced.
Photo Courtesy of Anthony Wilson / Designed by Zoe Hansen
I didnt have a history ofprediabetesor any other related diseases.
On a six-hour road trip, I stopped once every hour to use the bathroom.
That week-long stay in the hospital changed my life.
Before discharge, my healthcare provider said I would need to live oninsulinfor the rest of my life.
I knew I could manage my diagnosis, but I also wanted to live without depending on insulin.
I proddedHey Doctor, I noticed my A1C levels are going up; I want to explore that more.
She responded, Mr. Wilson, youre a diabetic, and thats normal for a diabetic.
That was the last time I saw her.
One recent example I can think of actually happened outside of the context of volunteering.
I was at a work event when one of my coworkers opened up about their recent diabetes diagnosis.
Itd been two months since her diagnosis, and they still felt like they did on Day One.
I peppered her with questions and resources: Have you found an endocrinologist?
Have you checked out Diabetes Food Hub for recipes?
Did you know about ADA?
Then I told her more about my journey from the initial diagnosis to now.
