Frequently Asked Questions

Evening!
So I wanted to cover some FAQ's tonight. Also I am not a medical professional so please do not seek my medical advice!

1. What Are Some Diabetes Symptoms?
     Well most of the symptoms (that I've noticed) are like having a high blood sugar. The Symptoms can include:
          - Constant Thirst- You're body needs to urinate and spill ketones!!
           - Constant Urination- You are constantly drinking keep urinating Let those ketones spill!!
2. Is there  such thing as "Bad Blood Sugars"?
          No! No blood sugar reading is good or bad! They just give you information on what you might need to fix. And try not to tell your kids "It's time to test". Why? You can fail tests my friends, but you can't really fail a blood sugar checking! So try to say "It's time to check your blood sugar". It might help things run more smooth.
3. Do you have to wear a pump?
           Here We go! No the insulin pump is not the only option for the treatment of diabetes. I feel that it is the best treatment, but other people may and will feel differently. That is ok! You don't have to conform to a pump wearing society! Be unique! You are special just the way you are.
4. Why do you celebrate every year you have had diabetes?
          It's like an accomplishment. Like it's another year my family and I have made it through the challenges. We made it through what could have been a year of heartbreaking defeat. And you know what? Our feet are still on the ground! That alone is amazing.

That's all the time I have for now!
Here's To Year 15!
Rachel