Reframe Diabetes

While National Diabetes Awareness Month 2021 is over, is still living strong. Today’s story comes from 9-year-old Mahi who is repping her , “I am greater than my highs and lows” t-shirt and medical ID bracelet.

“When I had to check my blood sugar at school, it made me very nervous. I would look for places to hide and check BG. In fact, even while carrying the glucometer to the washroom I would try to hide it in my pockets. Until one day while I was checking my sugar in class, while all my classmates were out for lunch, one of my friends walked in. She saw me check my sugar and was completely in awe. She said, "You are so bold, WOW!"
It was that moment something within me changed. It occurred to me that I am the "chosen one". My condition is unique and I am different from all other classmates, but not in a bad way, in a special way, that makes me stronger and more attractive for them.
Since then I never hide about Diabetes. In fact, now I am on CGM & Omnipod and I flaunt my devices like a Cyborg 💙”

aims to reduce diabetes shame and guilt by collectively using our voices and sharing our stories. If you have a story or photo to share, visit our website (reframediabetes.com) and complete our submission form.
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