One year ago

After twenty years I have honestly forgotten what life was like without it, except to say life is not that different, and not at all bad.

After 27 years I can't say I remember life before D and if I'm honest, I can't say that I've had a quiet, reserved and unfulfilled life so far. Done what I want, when I wanted, and will continue to do so. As a juvenile onset, I can't say I notice a difference!

Well done @L3wisr

Much like Tim & Spike's I struggle to remember a time living without diabetes, but overall I just get on with life and accept that diabetes is just a small part of who I am.

Today I had a retinopathy appointment and the nurse said "remember, you're gonna have type one for a long time now..." Haha! As if I needed reminding, wasn't expecting it to go away! I think the idea of complications down the line scare me, and maybe trying to have children someday, but for now I just take each day as it comes. Even after five months I agree in feeling as if I've always been like this. I've definitely become a lot more "live each day as your last" though, and I think I stress less about things because I've prioritised what's important better

I only found out six months ago, so it's still new to me but I am glad I found out what was wrong and not dying was a good thing too Definitely feel a lot better than I did a year ago, I am healthier than I used to be so it's not all bad.