Diabetes

I recall my first symptom was excessive thirst. I distinctly remember being frustrated with myself because I could not quench my thirst no matter how much water I drank. Soon thereafter, my second symptom began – frequent bathroom breaks. I figured that this was from all the water I had been drinking throughout the day.

I’ve lived with type 1 diabetes so long I’ve gotten used to the moving parts of everyday management over time, but it’s a 24/7 job I’ll have for life and no two days are exactly alike. That extra full-time job can sometimes lead to emotional distress, as there are no breaks from clocking meals, insulin, and blood sugars