My sister came over earlier this morning with a guidebook to show me the similarities of type 1 and 2 diabetes. We always get into different debates about health topics since we're both nurses. I like that we do this because it keeps us fresh with our skills. Anyways, we were discussing diabetes this time because I've had a couple people cross my path lately and I've suspected that they have diabetes. Without doing any current research I was finding the two types somewhat difficult to distinguish. Fortunately the discussion with my sister tonight clarified everything. I'm going to see a few of those people tomorrow so now that I have some facts to fall back on I'll be able to approach them with certainty and tell them about my observations. Aside from the researching, my sister and I were able to have a nice lunch and a good non work-related conversation for a change! She was telling me about some of the trips she and her husband are planning to take at the end of the month. I can't take time off of work right now so I just sat there getting ideas and sharing the excitement with her.