Tomorrow, the 13th February, is my diabetes’ 19th birthday!

There won’t be too big a celebration because we’ll be at a wedding in Manukau but I will quietly have a large coke, some lollies, an ice cream, several beers, some bacon with cheese and a great big dose of insulin to celebrate!

O.K., maybe not but I will take a moment to reflect on the fact that 19 years ago as a 8 year old I was told by a doctor that I would “have to have multiple injections every day for the rest of my life” (my parent’s weren’t there either).  I also remember my exact response too – “Oh well“. I’m certain that I didn’t quite get the…

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