1. Are you a Diabetic?

Yes. I don’t inject myself with an expensive fluid just for fun.

2. Oh my god. Is that a needle?

Yes. I need it to get the insulin in my body somehow. Though I wish I could eat it with my food, I’ll get over it.

3. Does it hurt to stick needles in yourself every day?

Most might think the obvious answer is yes. That’s not the case. There are times where it really hurts if we hit a nerve. After a while, it doesn’t hurt that much. The insulin stings depending on the brand.

4. Do you bleed a lot?

No. We bleed very little. Only need blood to check our blood sugars and might see some blood after injecting insulin.

5. If I eat too much sugar, will I get diabetes?

No. Sugar itself won’t cause diabetes. Please stop.

6. Is diabetes contagious?

No, it’s not. No one so far knows how diabetes is around. People have a higher chance of getting it if a relative has it. Some people just get diabetes without a clue as to why. Now you can go back hugging your loved one without worries.

7. Can you eat this?

Diabetics can eat whatever we please. Just probably shouldn’t eat that big bowl of spaghetti.

8. What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

Valid question. Type 2 is where there isn’t enough insulin to move sugar through the body and mostly occurs in older people and obese people. Type 2 can usually be cured for lack of a better word. Losing weight and taking pills helps with type 2. Type 1 is where the body starts attacking the pancreas. Again, don’t know why. Type 1 is not curable, unfortunately.