Type 1 Diabetes Dia-versary Reflections
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What does the author refer to as a 'dia-versary'?

  • A day of mourning for people with type 1 diabetes
  • The day they were asked to stop playing basketball
  • The day they were told they have to stop eating sugar
  • A day of celebration for people with type 1 diabetes (correct)

    • How does the author view their dia-versary?

  • As a day they wish to forget
  • As a day of shame due to the stigma associated with diabetes
  • As a day of celebration for their achievements over the past year (correct)
  • As a day for mourning their diagnosis

    • What can be inferred about the author's ability to manage their blood glucose levels?

  • They rely solely on insulin injections to regulate their levels
  • They have reached a point where they can tell when their levels are off (correct)
  • They are still struggling to regulate their glucose levels effectively
  • They never experience fluctuations in their glucose levels

    • How does the author feel about the assistant coach's comment regarding eating cake?

    <p>Annoyed because people often assume they cannot eat sugar due to diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the author describe their relationship with diabetes?

    <p>As a forever companion that won't hinder them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall tone of the author's reflection on managing diabetes?

    <p>Proud and defiant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often does the author change the CGM needle?

    <p>Every 10 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the author switch to using a CGM device and an insulin pump?

    <p>To reduce the number of finger pricks needed to test blood glucose levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times did the author sleep through the night before switching to the CGM device and insulin pump?

    <p>Never</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a glucometer?

    <p>To read blood glucose levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often does the author change the insulin pump needle?

    <p>Every 3 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated the author to consider starting a new side venture?

    <p>To design cool stickers for the devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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