#type1challenge

#Day2 I got diagnosed with type 1.5 diabetes on March 24 2015. Type 1.5 diabetes is LADA or latent autoimmune diabetes in adults. The picture of me above was weeks before my diagnosis. I was so sick. I lost 40lbs in matter of weeks. I had all of the signs weight loss, unquenchable thirst, blurry eyesight, etc. I was so stubborn about going to the doctors to get checked out. I refused to get looked at until my mother forced me to. I remember sitting in the office with my mom when I got my diagnosis. She balled. I on the other hand I did not. I dont remember my reaction exactly but i know al I thought was cool I get to stab myself for the rest of my life. I try to find humor in all of this chaos. Tell me what’s your story?

#day1 Hello everyone I’m Marisa! I’ve been a type 1 diabetic for almost 4 years now. I’m not sure what else I need to put on here for this type1challenge for #diabetesawarnessmonth. I enjoy long walks to the fridge and procrastinating my homework until the VERY last day. I do photography as a side hobby. I live with the LOML and our cat Dopy. I’m the oldest of 4 girls and I only have one other type 1 in my family and it’s my little cousin Olivia. I’m hoping that someday they find a cure for this awful disease. I currently use a dexcom and MDI for my diabetes management. If you want to know anything else don’t hesitate to message me.