High School Track

I have been going through a drought with my running and have not been all that interested in getting out the door and going lately. But that all changed last night. Mike and I found a high school track that is open to the public and I decided to use it last night. It was fabulous. I got out there and decided to run 12 laps, as in 3 miles, without stopping. And I did it. I don't know if I was being competitive with the other runners out there, or if I was just having a good night, or if I was imagining what it would have been like if I was in high school and I was a track runner and I was being cheered on by people in the stands. I think it was the last reason.

No running?

There was a post on TuDiabetes today where a woman was talking about how she was told upon her diagnosis that she was not allowed to run any longer. She said she was told she should "decrease" her level of activities. That is all so absurd to me and frustrating. I find that its always other people who have issues with being told they cannot do something. I have never once been told I cannot do anything. Not by a doctor, not by a nurse and certainly not by my family. After being diabetic for 25 years youd think I would have encountered just one person who would tell me that I cannot do something. The only thing I can remember is that I was not supposed to run the mile run in elementary school b/c my blood sugar would go too low after. That was my choice though as an 8 year old who wasnt properly aware of how to balance blood sugar levels. That was a decision made by my family and teachers at the time, though if I had wanted to run it, I surely could have and I believe I did a time or two. Most people look at diabetes as a reason to not do things, not eat things, and not be like everyone else. To me that is an excuse and there is nothing I cannot do besides produce insulin. Personally I feel bad for the first person who tells me I cannot do something, they would get more than a ear full from me.

Airport Security

We flew to Gainesville, FL this wknd for my friend Matt's wedding. It was a great trip and I am so glad we could go and we had an awesome time. The wedding was gorgeous and the bride and groom were so happy! That being said I was a little worried about bringing my diabetic supplies on the plane. I have been reading horror stories of people having to show their insulin pumps or take them off and have them examined by security. This was the first time I have flown since 2008 and thought maybe things had gotten more strict.

Well I was wrong. No one said a thing. Nothing. Nada. Zilch. No one questioned the insulin pump, the insulin, the lancets or the spare syringes in my carry on bag.

Now yes I was pleased with this and I hope it is because they have seen this stuff so often they know what it was and not that they just missed it altogether. Lets hope our flights to and from Hawaii in a few months goes off as incredibly well as this trip did!