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I’ve lived with type 1 diabetes for much of my life. Having lived with diabetes for 6 decades now, I’ve had the unique opportunity to observe how diabetes management has changed over the years. Back in 1960, the only way to test your blood sugar was through a urine sample. Times have certainly changed since then! Having diabetes for as long as I can remember, the way that I have managed it over the years has been no easy feat. There have been times throughout my diabetes journey that I managed it better and worse. In my early years, my mother and father helped me stay on track, but when I

At 7 years old, a time when homework tends to be the most significant responsibility in a child’s life, I was battling serious health issues. I was sick, extremely dehydrated, and consistently falling due to being lightheaded and dizzy. Finally, my doctor tested my blood sugar and I received a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. I had to grow up faster than most kids as I learned more about my illness and how to manage it. Luckily, I had the support of my parents who were extremely hands on with my care. My mom helped me with all of my insulin shots and my dad joined the board of the JDRF. Outside