Last Updated on November 13, 2021 by Pam Roller
The following poem was shared by local author Pam Roller to commemorate World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14. Roller has also planned a special event that will be held at the Cass County Carousel at Riverside Park. Details here.
On November 14th every year
A day diabetics hold so dear
To stop diabetes, we must make people aware
They are not alone; others do care
Internationally we all unite
To hope, survive, and to fight
The diabetes ribbon and symbol are blue
Diabetics need a cure and support too
A blue circle ring, not a big blue ball
Represents the blue sky that unites us all
Grateful for the co-founders of insulin
To treat the disease of friends and next of kin
Twenty-four seven, three hundred sixty-five
Taking insulin and monitoring blood sugar to stay alive
A full time job with no pay, vacations or breaks
Only injections, finger sticks; doing whatever it takes
Counting carbs, exercising, and plenty of rest
This is how to manage diabetes the best
Diabetes is frustrating, exhausting, expensive, and scary
Hope, faith, courage, and strength keep diabetics from growing wary
Pumps, pods, sensors; we try
Transmitters, receivers, meters; oh, my
Needles, test strips, lancets, calibrating
A cure will be worth celebrating
Those who have diabetes can never quit
Help find a cure so we can get rid of it
Everyone fighting daily for a cure
It will happen in our lifetime; we are sure
Written by Type 1 Diabetic
Pamela Roller