The Day Everything Changed
I was 16 when my life got flipped upside down. It started with a headache that wouldn’t go away for over a week. I usually don’t take medicine and just live through a cold, but this time it was something I couldn’t bear. Then came the thirst, no matter how much water I drank, I was still so thirsty. I also started going to the bathroom all the time. At first, I thought it was just a cold, but when it became too hard to handle, I went to the health center. They gave me some me
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Figuring Out My New Normal
The day I was diagnosed, my world felt like it was turned on its head. Suddenly, my life as a student and athlete was weighed down by a new, overwhelming reality. Every day felt like a struggle, and I was constantly worried about falling behind. But somewhere in the chaos, I made a choice. I decided I wasn't just going to get through this illness, I was going to own it. That shift was everything, but what truly gave me hope was realizing I wasn't alone. I’ll never forget comi
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Why I Started This Blog
One of the most common reaction with T1D people is that we know nearly nothing about T1D until we get it. Most of us know almost nothing about it until one day, it suddenly shows up, like a car accident. Out of nowhere, you’re told that you now have an incurable condition that you’ll have to manage for the rest of your life. Some people are diagnosed at 7 months old, some like me at 16, and others even at 48. Everyone reacts with confusion. Someone diagnosed at 48 might think
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T1D in the Test Room
After I returned to school, the school health center advised me to sign up for the 504 plan, which allows students like me who need time to check and adjust their blood sugar levels, take snacks, and so on. Additionally, it permits me to bring my phone to take the SAT. This is a great relief because I can be safe and don't have to worry about my health on an important test day. However, I learned that in Korea, there is a highly important national college entrance exam, calle
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