Holy crap I forgot to pack the snacks
In those first few months following diagnosis, we were so diligent. Carried that diabetes bag everywhere we went. My daughter wore that thing like a badge of honor. I know some kids are nervous about taking shots in front of other people or checking blood sugar. My daughter grabbed that spotlight and did it all - on her own - right in front of everyone. We were so prepared. Meter, snacks, insulin pens, needles, extra syringes. Little pink camo lunchbox. We had this. Then time starts to go by, and little by little, the discipline and newness wears off. In her se