The bad news...I found out about my diagnosis on August 2, 2013, the day after we returned from a mission trip to Alaska. I had my yearly checkup scheduled for a week or so later, and my doctor had wanted me to get a fasting blood test the year before due to my family history. I found the lab slip when I was cleaning out a basket of papers before our trip and realized I needed to get it done! I went in for the test the day before we left and didn't give it any further thought.
When we got home after being gone for 2 weeks, our answering machine was full of messages from my doctor asking me to call him. Then, when the pile of vacation mail was delivered the next day, there was a letter from him telling me my fasting blood sugar was 308, which did not warrant further testing. Diabetes was here.
But, here's the good news: Romans 8:28 tells us "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." This is my favorite Bible verse; it has gotten me through a lot of rough times. Diabetes is a stinky diagnosis, but I know that God can and will use it to bring about good things. He already has! I have lost 20 pounds and my blood sugar is right where it needs to be. He is so faithful! Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
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