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I Am Disabled

My pancreas doesn’t work. I wear a pump. It pumps insulin into me every three minutes. But I have to test my blood glucose about twelve times a day. And tell my pump how much grams of carbohydrate I am about to consume. And tell it if I am about to swim or just been swimming. If I am premenstrual. It needs to know everything! It’s a hidden disability.

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Ryanoliver2011 · 31-35, M

No offense but I’d hardly call type one diabetes a disability. My sister is a type one diabetic so I know all about it. It sounds like you are trying to play the martyr. I have an actual disability. My left arm doesn’t work and my leg hardly works. That is a true disability. Type one diabetes is just a real pain in the ass but definitely not a disability. No offense

Soramarie · 26-30, F

Not all disabilities are visible. I’m right there with you! Hypoglycemic, hip dysplasia, and arthritis. Thank goodness for my service dog for my sugar

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BlodynJones · 22-25, F

I love that your dog can help you! I am really skating on the thin ice between ok and hypo. My sensor is red line a lot. @Soramarie

BlodynJones · 22-25, F

He is so gorgeous! It’s hard to believe he is a working dog! @Soramarie

Soramarie · 26-30, F

ThAnk you! in some states you can pick your dog. Just pick the calmest pup

Pfuzylogic · M

That would put quite a bit on you to continually manage your life.

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Pfuzylogic · M

@BlodynJones
Still very impressive !

BlodynJones · 22-25, F

Thank you. What are your interests?

Pfuzylogic · M

@BlodynJones I currently write. I have a Novel that I am finishing. It is a bit of Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy!

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

Think about the bright side, about how 30 years ago, without the modern technology, you might have died from your diabetes by now!

BlodynJones · 22-25, F

I know. And I get depressed and wish I could just not wake up in the morning. And then I feel depressed for having such thoughts. But could you live with this. Weighing your food. Calculating carbs. Swimming for Wales. Going to college. Blood glucose testing constantly 24/7 no holidays. @samueltyler2

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@BlodynJones it is better than the alternative!

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