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Thanks for sharing your story! I know so many people, mainly in my family who are in their 50s and 60s now, who are diabetic. I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and these family members helped me through that frustrating and scary time, even though they were older and not pregnant! It was difficult going through something that you feel no one else understands, and at the same time, I caught just a glimpse into their daily lives as they are living with diabetes (I say a "glimpse" because my diabetes went away after delivering my baby, but I am now at an even increased risk for developing diabetes!).

I'm sorry that you have to live with this disease; the best I could describe it was extremely frustrating and inhibiting for myself. You sound like you are handling it well, and have an amazing perspective! Have you found the American Diabetes Association community message boards or website helpful? (Just pure curiosity, no affiliation or anything). We'd love to hear more about you and your story!