Day 20 – Ciara
in Awareness
Hi, My name is Ciara and I just turned 8 years old. I have been living with T1D since I was 15 months old. For my birthday this year I got a Diabetes kit for my American Girl doll. Now she really is just like me! When I do my fingerstick or change my pump, I do the same thing for her. I don’t know what it is like to live without T1D. But I do know how to do my fingerstick sometimes 10 times a day. I know how to count carbs and make sure I have enough insulin for what I eat. I know when I feel shaky my blood glucose is low and I need juice and to sit for a minute. I know when my belly hurts my blood sugar is high and I need more insulin and again to rest for a little bit. I like wearing a pump but I don’t always like it when people ask me about it. I love to play soccer, lacrosse and do Irish step dancing. T1D doesn’t stop me from doing everything I love, but it does give me more things to think about; did I pack my kit, do I have snacks, do I have water. I don’t always want people to know I have T1D because I don’t like to answer their questions or feel different. Breakthrough T1D is a great way for me to meet other kids like me. I like knowing I’m not alone and hearing about how other kids live with T1D. I have learned that we are all special and good at taking care of ourselves and each other. Just like I take care of my American Girl doll. Please help us find a cure for T1D!
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