I Didn’t Know My Pancreas Was Leaving
Welcome aboard the Captain’s Log! This is where I chart the messy, meaningful path of managing diabetes, healing old wounds, and figuring out who I am along the way. Some posts will make you laugh, some might hit deep—and all of it is honest. Whether you’re on a similar journey or just curious, I’m glad you’re here.
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What Does Your Diabetes Really Feel Like?
I don’t know how it feels for every diabetic.But for me? Most mornings, it’s like waking up with a weighted blanket pressing down on my chest—not the comforting kind. Just heavy. Like my body’s already tired before the day even begins. On the days I’ve planned more, it’s almost like I’m punishing myself for not…
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The One Thing You Should Never Say to Someone With Diabetes
Never say this to someone with diabetes I was talking to my father the other day, and he brought up someone he met who was devastated because her husband had just died from diabetes complications. I thought to myself, Thanks for the uplifting story, Dad. That’s something you never say to someone with diabetes. Why…
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Who am I to tell you about diabetes?
Welcome to the true story of a diabetic. My name is Christain Martell. I’m 28 years old, and I’ve been living with type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. That’s two decades of poking myself, guessing at carbs, surviving blood sugar roller coasters, and navigating a medical system that feels like a maze built by…
