About Bob Hawkinson, Author of The Joy of Diabetes

Bob’s account of his life with diabetes is a testimony to the truth that people with this chronic illness can lead very joyful, fulfilling lives. He focuses primarily on his accomplishments in a way that is uplifting to the reader.
At the same time he acknowledges that he must constantly prepare himself to manage his diabetes in whatever direction his life’s journey takes him. Bob demonstrates that people with diabetes can pursue whatever they want as long as preparation is made to handle the special needs of their blood sugar in that circumstance. By taking a pro-active approach to the management of his diabetes, he is a positive example for diabetics and all the people who love them. He stays one step ahead of his blood sugar through constant trial and error. At times it is a struggle but a fight well worth fighting. In his own words, “the management of diabetes is a marathon, not a sprint.”

Bob is running the race everyday and running it well. His inspiring story in “The Joy of Diabetes” is a superb example of how a lifelong diabetic finds freedom with his disease, succeeds in life and continues to pursue his dreams. He remains optimistic about his future and plans to finish the race healthy and with much Joy.

As Bob states... “Why would you, with so many things to do and see in life, choose any other way! Well..... make up your mind. What’s it gonna be? From all of the scary statistics I hear, you’d better hurry.