Tag: Type 1 Diabetes

For The Newly Diagnosed: How To Not Be Ashamed Of Your Insulin Pump

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After an endless week of learning about diabetes and how to keep my blood sugars in control, I was finally allowed to have a full day with my family to try out my new lifestyle. It was a Friday and my mom asked me if I wanted to go to school. My answer was no, […]

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Street Lights

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When I was first diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes it was a hard change, it was all new. As a 9 year old I wasn’t that scared, maybe a little frustrated but I don’t ever recall being scared. However, both of my parents were scared for me.Being forced to adapt to a new lifestyle is […]

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My Favorite Type 1 Moments

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Being a Type 1 diabetic there are a lot of struggles. There are a lot of days that seem to only go downhill and it can be so mentally draining. However, Type 1 can make some long lasting impressions and moments that I will remember for the rest of my life. When I was first […]

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I Don’t Know What I’m Doing 

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I don’t think I have ever heard the words “Having diabetes is a piece of cake,” come out of a Type 1 Diabetics mouth. Because I can tell you this: diabetes isn’t a walk in the park. Every day is completely different and sometimes there isn’t even a logical reason why. Diabetes is the most […]

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