Hello my name is Joe. What I am about to tell you is not going to be easy for me, but it needs to be said. You see, until recently, I would have never spoken to anyone about anything in my private life, Period! It just wouldn't happen.
Something happened in 2006 that changed my mind...I almost died. I had felt ill for some time, but it got a whole lot worse, quick!
You see, in spite of a Lifetime of workouts, no liquor for 29 years, and no tobacco for the last 8 years, I found myself in the ER with my Best friend at my side. The look on his face told me I was in real trouble. The Doctor came in and said Joe your Blood Pressure is 165 over sky high. Your blood glucose is over 350 and you're a DIABETIC. His words hit me like a sledgehammer! My Life as I have known it has just ended. My first Cousin lost his life too Diabetes in spite of all his wealth. To me this was a "Death Sentence." I was no longer a person; I was a Disease and filled with despair.
On the way home, I was in shock and heart broken. I had no idea the "nightmare" that was coming my way but I soon would. Let me stop here for a moment to make this comment. You can find "tons" of information on how to prevent illness, or what to do after you become ill. But very little on what illness can do to you mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically.
I want you to listen to me very carefully. What I am about to say to you could be more important than you can ever imagine!
Until this awful thing happened to me, no one could have explained to the ramifications of illness, some things just have to be lived through. This is my Point. I hope I can explain it well enough, that you never have to experience yourself. After hearing my story, you can let it sink in, then make changes for yourself where they are needed.
Read on: Part 2