Tag: diabetes and emotions

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

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