Hey broseph, I just saw your message. Your mother and I were diagnosed at the same age it seems (or near the same age). Tell her congratulations on her 40th anniversary soon, I hope she is doing well and I hope the same for you!
I never liked to talk about being diabetic, but when I'm honest with myself, it is such a major influence on my life, in good ways as much as bad. It is something that you live with for so long and only people who have to deal with it can understand. Thanks for the shout out man. It is nice to know that other people can relate :)