Diagnosed about three years ago
With a dreaded, incurable disease
I've now become a statistic
Another victim of diabetes
On medications, rather than insulin
Pricking my fingers twice a day
Keeping meticulous records
To hold my glucose level at bay
My toes are painful; my feet are numb
Kidney function is lower than the norm
Recent damage shown in my arteries
Demands a heart cath be performed
Though I had eye surgery a year ago
My eyes become weak and blurred
Diabetes is wreaking havoc on me
But I refuse to be deterred
I thank God that my feet still function
And I'm able to walk much as before
I needed to watch my diet anyway
Losing weight; hope to lose some more
I'm glad that the medical profession
With God's help has become so advanced
Minds and hands guided from up above
To give people like me a fighting chance
I may be down, but I'm not out yet
And my heart is filled with peace
I've learned to live with this condition
Hoping it won't get the better of me
Even at my age, my mind is clear
And I can still take care of myself
Praising God each day for His blessings
I'm not ready to be put on a shelf
Kathleen McCoy Eldridge©
September 24, 2007
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