At first I was really quiet about having diabetes (ÌÇÄò²¡). I refused to tell anyone in school. Then, when my friends began asking me why I had to go to the nurse's office all the time, I decided to tell them. It turned out to be a good choice. Everyone was interested. They asked some funny questions, and I enjoyed explaining. When I had low blood sugar at school, my friends noticed it immediately and were able to help me.

Luckily, my teenage years have been OK so far. I have learned how to handle my diabetes a lot better. In 2001, I got my insulin(ÒȵºËØ)pump. That has completely changed my life, and things become a lot easier. I don't have to take a shot every time I eat, but just one shot every two days. The pump takes a lot of work off my hands. I still have to do calculations based on what I eat, but at least I don't have to give myself four shots a day. I only need to use a needle to insert a tiny plastic tube into my skin every two days. The pump is barely noticeable either. Many people confuse it with a cellphone because of its size. It also comes with a lot of accessories, and as a girl, I love that!