A NORMAL LIFE

Diagnosis: January 1962-Present

BEFORE

-Innocent

-Good in school

-Fun-loving

-Oldest child and very responsible

-Faults? Not athletic, not very neat? A bit bossy?

              Why me? I had no words.

 

EARLY YEARS

-Normal 1950s family

-Small town

-No other or few child diabetics in the area

An unwelcome intrusion

A MIXED BAG BUT A GOOD CHILDHOOD

-Parents shock and dismay   -I stepped up to the bat and I was a girl!

-Popular misconceptions      -I learned and so did my family

-Community ignorance         -Carry a big purse

-Could I have become a teacher earlier?

-Instant empathy and interest in others

                                           

  THE BALANCE BEAM

Watch that perfectionist in you!

No extra drugs, thank you???HI!HI!HI!                                                                                                       No glucometers

LO!LO!LO

 

PURSUIT OF A LIFE!!!

                      Insulin, syringes inside

                   

Taught, lived with roommates and alone, pursued graduate degree in Tucson, AZ, studied and grew. Lectured, made new friends, was POOR but graduated with NO LOANS

A GOOD JOB

($$$, HEALTH INSURANCE, RESPONSIBILITY, STRESS)

Friends

Sisters

Nieces

Nephews

Community Activities

Glucometers YES!!!

NO! NO! NO!

No more shots, please!

YES! YES! YES!

Sexy?        

  Talk,talk,talk

A FULL LIFE

                                                              

OUTREACH

Type 1
50+ years, a veteran
Highs, lows, rebellion, family and
school involvement, relationships, college life, travel, careers, medical attitudes, insurance, the cure.

Cinda Thompson
Blog: type1ct.com

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