Complications from diabetes takes ‘a good woman’
“My wife had diabetes, and she liked to eat sweets. I would tell her, ‘Baby, please stay away from that.’ She would say to me, ‘Are you a doctor?’ I would say, ‘No, I’m not a...
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Late mother’s career motivates her to help others
“My mom had diabetes with all the complications. But she just kept going. She kept working as long as she could. She was in and out of the hospital, and we always knew she would come...
Despite her own issues, she is quick to help others
In front of Sterling Municipal Library, she walked over to a young man and gave him food from one of her grocery bags. “I’ve had that giving spirit ever since I was a little girl growing...
Diabetes risk motivates him to lose weight
“I used to weigh about 380 pounds. It was slightly in the genes, I guess, but it was more just living a sedentary life, being lazy and not keeping up with myself. “I grew up playing...
Owner shows his love for diabetic dog
“He is diabetic and has to get shots every day. If I don’t do it, his legs start to get very shaky. He also has new eyes. He had surgery because of cataracts. But he is...
Grandfather’s diabetes battle leads to career goal
“Ever since I was little, I’ve wanted to become a doctor. I’ve always been interested in helping people. “We used to live in Matamoros, Mexico, and most of my family there studied to be teachers. They...
Still feeling the effects of serving in Vietnam
“I served in Vietnam in ’69 and ’70, in the 101st Airborne artillery unit. It was an experience. Then the company I worked for put me on medical disability retirement. “The VA says my problems come...
That time he survived the West Nile virus
“About 10 years ago, I contracted the West Nile virus and was in a coma for 10 days. It didn’t help that I was diabetic; my blood sugar was over 1,000. “Obviously I survived it but...
Through rough times, she learned about parenthood
“I’ve been through a lot. My mom died in 2004 when I was 6. She was on drugs and was diabetic, and she passed because of the drugs. She was only 31. “My dad was never...
