by winsandneedles | Nov 27, 2021 | #ShowYourDiabetes, Burnout, Guilt + Shame, Medical Team, Type 1
When no one was looking, I’d slide my insulin pen up my sleeve and excuse myself so I could go inject in secret. I’d fumble through my handbag under the table, supposedly looking for something, when in fact I was pricking my finger to check my blood...
by Ken Walsh | Nov 15, 2021 | #ShowYourDiabetes, Addiction, Burnout, Diagnosis Stories, Guilt + Shame, Type 1
I was diagnosed in December of 1987. I went home to my pregnant wife in tears. Like many, I started out learning and doing everything the doctor recommended for me. But, in less than a year the diagnosis was official: I had type 1 diabetes. I encountered many ups and...
by Christina Burbelo | Jul 29, 2021 | Burnout, Diagnosis Stories
Hello readers! I recently joined Sara at Reframe Diabetes and wanted to introduce myself to all of you! My name is Christina. Stina for short. I currently work as an interior designer and planner designing hospitals for a living. I am also in grad school and in...
by Sara Adams, LCSW | Mar 29, 2019 | Burnout, Caregivers
Let’s face it – being a caregiver can be exhausting. Added to that, being a primary caregiver for a child with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a 24/7 job with no breaks. It’s common for caregivers of T1D kids to worry about their child’s blood sugar levels, and that kids are...
