The universe is funny….

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Hello everyone how have you been?

The universe is indeed funny and I will tell you why. At the beginning of the year I made a declaration that I will start going so much more with my time especially when it comes to my health and for a bit I did and I was proud. I was heading into February and things began to get weird, chaotic and very stressful. My job started handing out OT like water at a race and I felt when will they ever do this again so I went for it and boy did I ever. Before I knew it we were in March and I was still at it just working 7 days a week whatever hours I could find , sitting in front of a computer for a check.

In the middle of all those hours I found time to make an appointment for my annual exam. I thought my results would be the usual lose weight, rest more this specialist, that specialist, bit no my doctor het me with a curve ball: I had diabetes.

When did I become diabetic? I had gone to the doctor twice in 2021 and was never told that I was even pre-diabetic. I look at the previous results and it seems I went from not diabetic to diabetic during the pandemic.

I couldn’t wrap my head around this. Yes I was overweight and yes, I have a family history of diabetes but it skipped me right? How did this happen? How did I skip being pre-diabetic? I had questions and I wanted answers and that’s when I realized how the universe was funny. I was talking with my sister and cousin about health and we were all going over our many ailments and I made the foolish statement “ I’m bigger than you, mom and mostly everyone in the family. I am surprised I don’t have the problems you all have.” The problem they all had was diabetes. The universe heard that and granted me inclusion.

Now here is the second funny part I am in the range where I can turn it all around… you guessed it with diet and exercise.

Since my appointment (03/08/2022) I have lost close to 5 pounds. My next appointment is 4/5 to discuss what I need to do or the possibility of medication. I don’t expect to completely lower my A1C percentage by then, but I definitely plan to show my doctor I am making an effort to avoid being placed on medication.

I am glad I have an opportunity to turn things around and if anyone out there has any helpful tips for lowering A1C I’m all ears.

Until next time my friends

Stay safe and stay healthy

AnissaMarie

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Hi, I’m T—a storyteller, a widow, and someone who believes that healing and hope can be found in the pages of a good book. Writing has always been my way of making sense of the world, but after a few detours (including brain surgery, double shifts, and life showing me its toughest side), I’ve come back to the page with more fire than ever. Widow Tales is my debut, born from late-night scribbles and quiet moments where grief met imagination. It’s a love letter to second chances, resilience, and the kind of romance that makes you laugh, cry, and maybe blush a little too. When I’m not writing, you can usually find me with a good playlist, a journal close by, and probably talking to my husky and cats like they're my manager or my editors. This space is where I’ll share pieces of my journey...writing, life, and everything in between. Pull up a chair, you’re welcome here.

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