Guitarist Mus Mujiono enjoys life by controlling his glucose level

Guitarist Mus Mujiono enjoys life by controlling his glucose level

Diagnosed with diabetes in 1985 when he was about to have kidney
surgery, jazz guitarist Mus Mujiono still enjoys his life today.
He can even continue his music career.

In fact, diabetes is not a new issue in his family. His
father, elder sister and brother (singer Mus Mulyadi) also have
the same disease.

"I was a little bit panicked at the time because I thought the
disease would really limit my activity and would consume most of
my time," said Mujiono, dubbed Indonesia's George Benson for his
skillful guitar play and scat singing (imitating the sound of the
guitar).

A diabetic cannot get too active nor too inactive because the
condition will influence their body's blood sugar (glucose)
level. He or she must control the intake of carbohydrates and
other meals that affect the level.

Mujiono regularly checks his glucose levels and his wife has
put him on a strict diet at home. He only consumes 100 grams of
rice per meal with vegetables and tempeh or tofu.

Mujiono, who has earned various awards aboard and at home,
also exercises for an hour each day.

"As a musician, I need to mingle with people. Sometimes I go
to parties or meet people at cafes or restaurants. So, I think
it's better to control what we eat and do a self-check on my
glucose level," he said recently.

His sister, who currently lives in the Netherlands, sent him a
glucose level monitor that he uses instead of his old monitor,
which was ineffective and time consuming. Then he was introduced
to a OneTouch Ultra glucose level monitor from LifeScan.

"The old one, I'd better not name the brand, is as big as a
Game Boy. But OneTouch Ultra is very practical and handy. I can
even use it by myself."

He can save time and continue on with his professional and
social activities easier than before, without having to wait
hours for laboratory checks.

-- Emmy Fitri