After being diagnosed at age 14 with diabetes, I basically tried to forget that I had the disease. I did my very best to be as discreet as possible when testing and taking injections (before I got my bomb.com pump), and I poo pooed the very idea of attending a diabetes camp.
But WHENEVER I met ANYONE with Type 1, I would feel drawn to them and want to talk about our shared experience of having diabetes. For like, hours. I'm still like that to this day. It is safe to say, one can never know what it is like to have diabetes...until you live with it every damn day like I do.
In retrospect I am so disappointed over the fact that I never tried to reach out to the diabetes community when first dealing with my disease. I would have felt so much less isolated, lonely, and confused. Chances are if you are reading this, you, or someone you love has diabetes. If you or your loved one is hesitant about reaching out, please please please take the next step and look for other PWD to support you. You will gain nothing but tricks and tips, education, and maybe even some friendships.
Remember...if I can keep myself healthy to lead a productive and full life- so can you. : )
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