First thanksgiving as a diabetic

Getting used to being a diabetic has been hard. Its been three months now that I've been diagnosed . It seems like three years! I had to get used to watching what I eat, checking my blood sugar four times a day, and taking my insulin shots in the morning and another insulin with food. Now thanksgiving is comming up. A time when I'm used to being able to sample all the goodness around me. I can no longer do that unless I want to give myself a high blood sugar and take another shot. I can't even go to the family thanksgiving without carring my little bag of syringes and insulin with me. Don't get me wrong I'm very thankful for my family and being alive. Also I realize it coud be much worse I'm lucky that my disease can be controled with insulin, unlike other diseases like cancer. I'm just remembering what it was like before diabetes. I feel so differnet now having to watch everyone eat what they want and I'm here stuck with having to go to the bathroom and injecting myself. I'm sure I'll get used to this sooner or later.I've tryed to keep a positive attitude on things. I'm very greatful my supplies are all covered by insurance ! Some people can't say that. I'm going to focus on the true meaning of thanksgiving this year. Its about family and friends and all the blessings we have been given this year! I'm not going to let diabetes win. I will not feel sorry for myself! I will feel greatful! After all that's really what thanksgiving is about anyway isn't it? I've been blogging about some of my expirences and feelings as a new diabetic and this month its about being thankful. I will not worry so much about what I can or can't eat. I will enjoy my family and realish the true spirit of thamksgiving! My first of many thanksgivings as a diabetic.