As a young man I spent a lot of my leisure time sea angling,
often fishing in out of the way and dangerous places. A number of times I have
a sea swell roll over me but I was always lucky enough to grimly hang on to a
rock. I often climbed down cliffs on a rope to fish off a ledge. This was often
at night with only a small lamp to show the edge of the ledge. Most times I was
very, very nervous especially when I had a fish trying to bring it up the
cliff. Eventually I decided that this wasn’t for me. A recent event, near to
home, has brought home how lucky I was to have made that decision.
At the time of posting his body has not been found and my
thoughts go out to his family.
Whilst waiting for further news I reflected on the fact that
it’s been nearly 6 years since Eddie, Graham and I were diagnosed with Type 2
diabetes. We all had the good fortune, intelligence and courage to realise that
the NHS advice from the GPs, diabetic HCPs and dieticians was utter nonsense.
We all evolved a low carb high fat lifestyle which has allowed 6 years of
near-normal blood glucose levels, blood pressure, renal function, etc, etc. The
position of those unlucky enough not to have the good fortune, intelligence
and/or courage is clear enough for some of the comments on this blog, diabetic
forums and the NHS statistics.
Let’s all stay lucky
John
The seas have been very rough in many coastal towns in the UK, but you have to feel for his close family and friends.
ReplyDeleteWith regard to your point the low carb team and many followers, me included, were fortunate to be able to read and find out about the benefits of low carbing. Our HCP's may raise an eyebrow but our meters tell us what works as do our A1c results. It is a shame so many fight this but I guess that's life. (Big Sigh)
Jean
What a story John, very sad, lets hope his body is found soon and he can have a proper funeral. It may bring some closure for his family.
ReplyDeleteMen will will always take risks, it's the nature of the beast. You have taken big risks so have I. Sometimes late at night and cannot sleep, I think what I have got away with and shudder.
If this man has gone, he died doing something he loved, no consolation to his family and friends of course.
Eddie
I certainly hope the family do get closure, I fear for a happy ending, the sea can be so strong plus strong currents do not usually help.
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