Day 13: Why I am Not taking Diabetes Medication

I realize that many people manage their diabetes by taking medication in addition to diet and exercise.  Because of the following reasons I have decided that I will not take any diabetes medication:

1) I have type 2 Diabetes which I have been able to control in the past with diet and exercise.  And I want to give this a serious try again before I resort to medications.

And Most Impoprtantly

2) My father died at the age of 58 due to an attack of pancreatitis brought on by an interaction with a medication he was taking for his type 2 diabetes.  Watching him deteriorate in the ICU for 3 weeks is an experience that I will not forget. 

3) My ex husband had a serious pancreatic attack 2 months after he began taking diabetes medication.  The doctors cannot confirm or rule out that his diabetes medication caused his pancreas to flare up. He required months in the ICU and multiple surgeries.  And after more than 18 months he is still recovering.

Every time I look at the possible side effects for any new diabetic medication, I see pancreatitis listed and I cannot bring myself to think of taking it.  My greatest fear is making my children go through the pain that I went through loosing my dad before his time.
That being said, I do realize that everyday that my blood sugars are elevated is doing damage to my internal organs (pancreas included). 
So I guess I am digging deeper to find more motivation on this Journey to Get Healthy.

Blood Sugar Check in: 280 today.  Down 103 points from yesterday which is amazing.  One weird side effect is dizziness from such a big drop in one day. But Yay!