Book excerpt: I First Got The Idea To Write My Life Of 79 Years With Type 1 Diabetes About 1 1/2 Years Ago. My Family And Friends Have Always Encouraged Me Tell My Story. Diabetes Was A Very Grave And Deadly Disease, but I Was Blessed With Doctors That Were Highly Qualified and A Family That Made Sure That I Was Going To Succeed And Live A Very Normal And Progressive Life. After I Was Diagnosed, my Mother Became a Expert In Diabetes And Was Well Read On What I Could Do and How To Do It, In The Best And Healthiest Way. I Ran Into Many Difficult Diabetic Road Blocks, With Work And Sports, But I Have Always Found Ways To Compensate. My Book Shows That If You Are Aware And Have The Disire To Do, You Can Succeed. I Have Had Very Fulfilling Diabetic Life And I Have Been Blessed With A Wonderful Wife, Family And Great Friends.