Diabetes for Christmas

Got diabetes for Christmas, that was shitty
Another cold December in my city
Got that phone call like: “Your lab tests just came back
And you should probably hit the hospital ASAP
Your blood sugar’s real high so try to hurry.”
No wonder my mind’s racing and my vision blurry
They give me one piece of bad news and then another
Diagnosed with type 1 just like my brother
So much to learn, so much to process
Just pray that it won’t slow down my progress
Still trying to be my best, no time to sit around and be depressed
Got a lot of solid people in my life, I feel blessed
Life’s not perfect, and that’s okay
Been exactly 1 year and I feel better every day
Used to lie in bed awake, it took some time to get it straight
But now I get it right despite genetic diabetic traits
I’m good regardless of the things I’ve gone through
‘cause I see just how fast life can switch up on you
So now I’m eating right, working out, doing well
Even gained a couple pounds even though you can’t tell
Better than I’ve been my whole life
Funny how the dark times can shed the most light
Funny how the setbacks can help you move ahead
Clear headed like Sudafed, more committed than newlyweds
I’m too focused. I swear that winter was the coldest
But I found a higher sense of self when I was at my lowest
Can’t wait for you to hear these new songs
Got a few people to prove wrong