For this post, I thought I would explain what it's like for an average diabetics life. I decided to write about this because so many people ask me: "What's it like to have diabetes?" Also, this month is the month I got diagnosed with diabetes almost four years ago!
After being diagnosed, I had to make a HUGE lifestyle change, which was hard for a prepubescent tween. It's not like I ate a lot, but everyone kid younger than 12 enjoyed their fair share of sweets. My family would start using more protein for my lunch meals and adding limited carbs, which helped take control of my blood sugars.
When I was using the Insulin pen, the question I was asked was: "So you like stab yourself? Ew!" Yes that statement is probably the most irritating because it's not like us diabetics do it for fun. In the beginning of my diagnosis, I was so self-conscious to give myself insulin with the pen in the restaurant because of all the looks I would get. It was probably one of the most degrading experiences because, again, others make it seem like we are different. Diabetics are like every other person in the world, except for the fact that our pancreas is useless.
With the Omnipod, the wireless insulin pump, I was also self-conscious to get it because people would see it on me. I didn't like having an object on my body, I wanted to feel normal. However, ever since I have gotten the Omnipod, I've been so grateful for it. It honestly makes it so much easier for when going out to dinner and school. Also to this day, people can't even tell I have diabetes, every time I tell people, they are so shocked.
Lastly, the diabetic diet, as I said initially, my family made my meals healthier in the beginning of my diagnosis. Having to change my diet, has helped me with becoming a healthier person. However, every now and then I will have some sugar. It's very taunting when people around you don't have to worry about the insulin intake and just get to eat their m&m's (just an example). When I do have sweets, I will know my limit. It's not like I'll eat 10,000 handfuls, because even after a few I'll feel ill.
I Hope this helped with any questions people had about diabetes!!
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