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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?

Annoyed because people often assume they cannot eat sugar due to diabetes (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the author describe their relationship with diabetes?

As a forever companion that won't hinder them (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Proud and defiant (C) Signup and view all the answers

How often does the author change the CGM needle?

Every 10 days (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To reduce the number of finger pricks needed to test blood glucose levels (A) 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?

Never (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a glucometer?

To read blood glucose levels (C) Signup and view all the answers

How often does the author change the insulin pump needle?

Every 3 days (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To design cool stickers for the devices (B) Signup and view all the answers

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