as hard as I fight
as far as Type-One technology has come
between jabs, he bites off part of your ear
it’s the diabolical nature of The Beast
constantly check my number
consistently count my carbs
carefully calculate my dose
still, at times, I drop urgently low
and my body, so bitter
wants to surrender the KO
But again, I demand, “stand before ten!”
rush to sweeten up my blood
get up, and go another round with him
©️ Candice Reineke 2018
blood sugar boxing diabetes insulin Mike Tyson Type 1 diabetic
You’re welcome, Taylor! Thank you for your comment. ?
Awe, so you get it, Rachel! Yes, the hypoglycemia that comes with T1D can have various, bizarre effects on your body, depending on the day. Sometimes it just sneaks up on you and doesn’t play by the rules, much like Mike Tyson did when he took a bite out of Evander Holyfield’s ear in that infamous 1997 fight. I remember watching on tv, as a kid, and couldn’t believe what I was seeing. ??
Thank you for this insight...?
elPintor
Mon 29th Oct 2018 01:28
I have no experience with type one diabetes, though I have encountered some debilitating lows concerning blood sugar--some simply made me somewhat volatile, others entailed a rush to the kitchen while my sight darkened to almost nothingness.
The description is very effective, Candice--we should all be so informed of our personal physiologies.
Rachel
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Cynthia Buell Thomas
Fri 2nd Nov 2018 11:01
OMG! I had no idea of this entry! Kind of on the same thought line, aren't we? I feel kind of terrible, but it is sheer coincidence. This is an excellent piece.