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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Hi my name is Amanda! I was diagnosed with type 1 in February of 1985. I was four years old at the time and was admitted to the hospital. In the 33 years since I have only been hospitalized one other time because of my diabetes. That was when I got DKA for the first time, about four years ago. So far I have no major complications........thank God! I contribute my success to the two most amazing parents anyone could ask for! I also strongly believe that Camp Hickory Hill was a huge part as well. I went every summer and spent a few weeks with kids of all ages who had the same deasese as I did. We had fun and we learned how to manage our deasese. The staff was amazing! I honestly don't think I'd made it this far without them. Today I am a mother of two healthy boys. I am blessed beyond measure!