“I live an almost normal life, despite my type 1 diabetes. I still have good control even after almost 5 years (I’m 14, I was diagnosed at age 9). My doctor always tells me I am his best patient, which is flattering, but I always feel bad for the people who fight for good blood sugars. I try to have a positive outlook on life, but sometimes it’s hard, and the whole thing just brings me down. I always have people to talk to though. I have so many friends from camp, and we’re all in the same boat. Just this summer, I tried a pump infusion set at camp with a few of my friends. I was so proud! Pumps had scared me and grossed me out for 4 years, but now I am actually getting one. I can’t wait to be almost the same as my friends. But I guess we can’t all be the same, or the world would be a pretty boring place, wouldn’t it?”