Well, obviously not.  Because there is no cure for diabetes.  But have you ever had one of those weird periods of super insulin sensitivity?  You know, when you need like one unit to cover an entire hot fudge sundae or little-to-no basal insulin for three days?  This happens to me a few times per year, and each time, I wonder if my pancreas has made a sudden resurrection.  I experience this unrealistic hope that maybe I don’t really have type 1 diabetes.  Maybe these past 10 years were all one big mistake.  Maybe a “normal” life is really attainable.

Then, like a big slap in the face, I’m back to full-blown diabetes, often running high for several days.  So, with my pump riding on my hip like gunslinger’s pistol, I fight the good fight against this often invisible villain.  And I wait.  For a cure.

Until a cure is found, I’m going to do my part to make diabetes a little less invisible.  This Friday, in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, Brian and I will each wear D-related t-shirts to work.  I love his, but mine is pretty good, too.

My D-Awareness T-Shirt

Brian's D-Awareness T-Shirt

3 Responses to “Am I Cured?”

1. CasiL says:

   November 8, 2009 at 6:59 pm

   I love the shirts! I’m still praying for a cure for diabetes too. UGH…damn diseases.
2. Robyn says:

   December 9, 2009 at 7:58 pm

   Cool shirts shannon! Where did you get those?
3. shannon says:

   December 9, 2009 at 8:08 pm

   Thanks, Robyn. I ordered the shirts from http://www.cafepress.com.