I've been running for 2 weeks now, three times a week. I run after work - on the way home, I head up a local trail. Last time, I got right to the end. I am rather enjoying it, in an "ouch" kind of way. Soon, I will start to wean myself off of the "run 2 minutes, walk 2 minutes" thing, into the "run 2 minutes, walk 1 minute." Aieeeee!

Why am I doing this? What are my evil plans for world domination?
Well, none of the latter, actually.

I hate the thought of any kid growing up with this disease. Of course, 100 years ago none of us would have been here. Not for long. Insulin was invented in 1922. Without that, on a nourishing lettuce and broth diet...well, I wouldn't be here for long. So I am happy that I am here, but this disease is a royal pain, and more.

I get told all the time that "all you need to do is keep your diabetes in control, and you'll be fine." Right. Sure. Tell that to my body. My body with all of its infinite little hormonal variations due to stress, illness, and what have you. My body that reacts to exercise so intensely. Diabetes management is an art, and like any art, it is messy. Fine-tuning is possible, but perfection, impossible. And to fine-tune, I need to listen to my body for signs. Every day, all day, without respite. Or else there are consequences, both long-term and short-term.

A man who was an important advocate for diabetes research in Canada died last week. He was in his 50s, and he slipped into a coma from a night time low. This is one of my greatest fears - it is difficult to realize that your blood sugar is going low when you're asleep. I fear that I will not wake up.

I'm also finding that running is a challenge. It's a good way to eat raisins, though, I've got to say. I love raisins and haven't eaten them since my diagnosis 2 years ago. When I run after work, I still have enough lunch time insulin in my system to bring me low really quickly, if I don't eat. That's where the raisins come in. I think that I am going to be the first person to GAIN weight jogging.

So, where was I - world domination? Ah, tune in next time for an outline of my plan to take over the Guinness Book of World Records. Clue: it involves knitting.