I was born with Chronic Pancreatitis and for many years I took enzymes. At age 10 I was told I could possibly develop Diabetes because of the enzymes I was prescribed, at the time I didn’t understand and never gave it much thought. Eight years later at age 18 my Pancreas flared up and while hospitalized, I was told I was a borderline diabetic and at the time still I paid it no mind. One year later at 19 after being hospitalized again I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes and prescribed a pill. One month later I was expecting my first child and put on insulin. It was so much to take it at one time but, I managed. Every time I took a shot I often thought “why me?” But, I managed. At age 24 I was diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes. It has been 8 years and at age 27 it’s a little easier I work from home; I’m married, with four kids. I’d be lying if I said I don’t forget to check my blood sugar and take my insulin sometimes I’m human but, for the most part I try everything in my power to take care myself because I have four little people that need me to be around; they are my motivation to never give up because it gets hard but, with God and family cheering me on I’m still here with no other health issues. I’m grateful.
Nieshatulsa, OK
