I recently received a letter from a girl named Sam who had a pump wearing tip for girls. Hi! I’m a diabetic too! I read your post about wearing your insulin pump on your boot while you wear a dress, and I have a tip. It’s sort of strange and not to everyone’s liking, but…
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Fan Mail: Amanda
Thanks for sending me mail! I love it. 🙂 Hi Claire! It’s Amanda from school :). Although I could just tell you this in person on Tuesday, I figured that I know you love fan mail, so I may as well send you a message 😀 I came across your blog from the link you…
When I Was Diagnosed
I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes on March 6, 2007. It has been six years since my life changed dramatically. But never fear! I am still totally awesome and in control of my diabetes (feel free to lay heaps of praise on me). But let me tell you my story. My parents thought I…
Fan Mail: Lily
I like fan mail. So I just have to share. Hi Claire. My name is Lily, and I have read ALL your posts. First I thought it would be horrible to have a pump because it would be uncomfortable but because that you said its really good, I suddenly want one!!! Thank you for helping…
Diabetes Supplies in Mexico
I received a comment on one of my previous posts that reads: Hi. I have a question. I see you have lived in Mexico. I am having horrible issues finding pump supplies here you have any ideas? So I thought I would answer the question. When I lived in Mexico, I knew that I was…
Halloween and Diabetes
One of the biggest misconceptions about diabetes is that diabetics can’t eat sugar. Which, quite plainly, is wrong. Diabetics can eat sugar, and really, as much of it as they want, as long as you manage your insulin and blood sugars. So basically, it’s okay to go Trick-o-Treat. And it’s okay to eat candy. I…
Fan Mail: Sophie
I’ve said before that I really like it when people email me. This email is a little different because it comes from someone who isn’t a diabetic. But personally, it makes the email so much cooler. It’s actually nice to have people trying to learn about diabetes, instead on just assuming something and then taking…
New Find! Teenage Diabetes Blog
Have I mentioned that I LOVE fan mail? You guys are probably thinking by now that it’s only been about a hundred times. Well a couple of weeks ago another person emailed me, and I thought that I would share. Hi Claire! I’m Sam and I have been a type 1 diabetic…