I tell you, it's not until it hits you that it's really awful. Asking questions can help you and your family dodge serious complications of diabetes. Early detection and active control of blood sugar levels can save lives.

Have you ever heard anyone ask: Do you have diabetes? Does anyone in your family have diabetes? Is your vision okay or is it blurry? Are your feet feeling okay today?

At close of year, we often find ourselves thinking ahead to next year. We think about all things we didn't accomplish this year, and vow to accomplish them next year. Few of us take time to reflect on past year and look at our successes and experiences that we have learned from.

Before you start thinking about New Year's Resolutions, take some time to meditate on year that's gone by. Doing so will allow you to reflect on what's important to you, and to create a meaningful plan for New Year. Set aside some time to think about, write about, or talk about your answers to following questions.

Looking back on 2004...