I was diagnosed type 1 on June 21, 1966 one month three days before before my 10th birthday. I have seen all the advancements in diabetes care and have embraced each and every one of them. I think the greatest of the advancements in controlling diabetes has to be the glucose meter followed closely by the insulin pump. I have been pumping since January 1980. I am very fortunate to not have any of the many complications that come with being diabetic for almost 47 years. At this time I am looking forward to my 50th anniversary and beyond that I am looking forward to what ever advancements are made to ease the daily grind of dealing with diabetes.
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