Anything worthwhile is usually challenging, and requires hard work. Leadership should be a positive force, and one must lead by good example. At this year's annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind there will be many insulin-dependent diabetics in attendance. Each of us should have the foresight to bring extra insulin and syringes so as to avoid needing to search for a pharmacy. At every convention, a few diabetics undergo avoidable hypoglycemic attacks.
Hotels are jammed, and restaurants are packed, with long waits for a table.
We diabetics should always be prepared for an insulin reaction. Always carry something sweet, such as candy or glucose tablets, that can be used for reactions. We should be sure to have, in our rooms, snack foods to help control our food needs. We diabetics can travel anywhere and do almost anything we want, except go without food. Our bloodstreams should have a balance of insulin and glucose.