I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes sixteen years ago. I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with my daughter then it came back two years later. I went from one shot to four shots a day within a month.It was hard to get used to eating on a schedule and no longer eating when I wanted. Sometimes I felt like I was a pain to everyone because when we went out to eat it had to be when I could eat. I got used to the needles and my family and friends were there for me! The companies I have worked for have been very understanding also! Praise God I have had no complications so far! The hardest thing for me is keeping it regulated with my busy schedule. I have to say by trying to prick my finger before every meal and two hours after a meal seems quite difficult for me. Mostly I suffer from being tired from high blood sugars but for the most part my doctor tells me I am doing great! You are fighting for your life everyday with this disease but you still can live a normal wonderful life if you take care of yourself!

Anonymous
Little Rock, AR