Two years since my Type 1 diagnosis

Today marks two years since I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. It still feels strange to write this.

I remember when I was first diagnosed, everything felt overwhelming. Me learning how insulin works, watching blood sugars constantly, figuring out food, dealing with highs and lows. it was like suddenly having a full-time job I never applied for. It’s exhausting and stressful and still is.

Over the past two years, I’ve learned a lot. I’ve learned patience, because numbers don’t always cooperate even when you do everything “right.” I’ve learned that perfection isn’t possible with this disease. And I’ve learned that managing it is more about consistency than control.

Another challenge for me has been navigating different beliefs about my condition within my family. My parents believe strongly in faith and natural healing, and they think that eventually I may not need insulin if I have enough faith or find the right natural remedy. I respect their beliefs, but managing Type 1 diabetes has taught me how important insulin and medical care are for staying healthy.

Balancing those different perspectives hasn’t always been easy, but it has helped me become more confident in understanding my own health and how to take care of it.

There were definitely frustrating days. Days where my blood sugar made no sense, days where I felt burned out, and days where I wished I could just take a break from it. But there were also moments where things started to click and the routine became more manageable.

Two years later, diabetes is still part of my life every day, but it doesn’t feel as scary as it did at the beginning. I’m still learning, still adjusting, and still figuring it out.

For anyone who was recently diagnosed: the beginning is the hardest part. It does get more familiar with time.

Just wanted to share this milestone and reflect a little today.