Don't take life to serious. Serious health scare and reality check

Hey everyone. Been on the phone this morning with HR and whatnot and it seems they are going to help me as much as possible. I really like the company I work for and the benefits are really good. I have missed a bit of work this year being sick and spending time in the hospital and I understand that a company had to do what they have to do. But it is scary as the employee too. My point wasn't to bash corporate America, it was more that we have gotten ourselves into a state of mind where we put our job ahead of everything else and that sometimes we really need to think about other things. I can't remember the specifics, but it's ridiculous how many paid vacation days go unused. Even if you don't have the money to go on a vacation, take a day or two here and there to relax and spend a little bit of time with family, friends, or even just spend it with yourself NOT worrying about work. There's way more to life than just work. I do care about my job. I do want to work where I work. I like my managers and co-workers. It's a stressful job, but it pays well and I have great benefits. Unfortunately the timing of my getting sick was poor, but there's never a good time. Things will all work out.


As for my diabetes, it was the middle of March when I was diagnosed. I was going to go to a three part class, but had a vacation to see my family in Utah and introduce them to my fiancé that conflicted. So I haven't started that and didn't know a lot about what to eat or what not too. I have a somewhat better knowledge of it now, but will be learning for years.

I have heard about cinnamon helping actually, but haven't tried it yet. Friday I am going to get lots of diabetic friendly groceries and it is on my list.

Thanks everyone