This is the third in a series of how people react to my diabetes. The good, the bad, and the neutral (not ugly) from strangers and friends. There’s lessons to learn and some silver linings. If you haven’t already, please check out Part 1 and Part 2. Classmate fainting at the sight of my blood Let’s go back to 1995,…
I know you’ve all read the first part of my How People React to My Diabetes – Part 1. Here is Part 2 in the series. More reactions – good, bad, and neutral – to strangers and friends reacting to me taking care of my diabetes. Stay tuned for Part 3 (of 3) in this series. What Are You Eating?…
In high school, after my friend said he didn’t want to watch me change my insulin pump site, he left the room. So, I pull up my shirt to show my stomach, where the new site will be, wipe off the numbing cream, and began injecting myself with a very long thin needle. During the injection process I look up…