Yet I cannot live without this enemy. Welcome to the world of a diabetic. My enemy is food, the one thing we all need to survive. And it is such a big part of our culture. For a diabetic, food is both blessing and curse.
Food adds weight.
The more pounds you put on, the higher your blood sugar goes up. High blood sugar leads to medical complications. Often neuropathy sets in, meaning that you get numbness in your feet and other areas. If you're not wearing shoes, you can step on something sharp and not feel it. Infection sets in.