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3 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Diagnosed with Diabetes
(And What I Hope Helps You Now) 1. Diabetes is traumatic. And nobody talks about that. When I was 7, my blood sugar skyrocketed so high I don’t remember three whole days. I lost 40 pounds. My body was literally breaking itself down to survive. People said “move on” or “it could be worse.” But… Read more
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What It’s Like to Be the Only Diabetic in the Room
I’ve been thinking about something: Is the mind of a diabetic more narcissistic or more empathetic? The truth? It’s both—depending on the day. Some days you’re literally surviving your blood sugar, riding the chaos with every cell in your body screaming. On other days, you’re balanced—and you can breathe. But Type 1 Diabetes brings a… Read more
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Does Diabetes Cause Mental Illness?
I’d have to say: absolutely, it can. As someone who’s been living with type 1 diabetes since I was 7, I’ve had plenty of time to acclimate to blood sugar readings, dosing, carb-counting, and all the fun that comes with it. (Spoiler: it ain’t easy.) You can do everything “right”—plan your meals, calculate your insulin,… Read more
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Where Does Diabetes Come From: Causes & Origins Explained
Can We Heal the Root of Diabetes? From a person with Type 1 Diabetes. I’m just a person living with Type 1 diabetes, asking questions—and this one’s been on my mind a lot lately: Where does diabetes really come from? We’re told it’s genetic. An autoimmune thing. But why would an autoimmune disease be locked… Read more
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What Diabetes Feels Like: Honest Thoughts from a T1D
Living with Diabetes: What It Really Feels Like I don’t know how it feels for every diabetic.But for me? This is what diabetes feels like. 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.… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more