While I wouldn't wish my diabetes on anyone, living with diabetes has taught me some new, important ways of being in the world. Much like having a baby may teach folks how to be more patient, or how good it can feel to put the needs of another before oneself, diabetes has taught me such things, as well. While I'm still not the patron saint of patience, I can now wait an extra minute or two and quell some of my impulsive, spontaneous nature in service to a higher cause. I've learned that...