I was diagnosed in 1977 at age 3 1/2 with type I. Back then there weren't glucometers, only test tubes and pills to monitor your blood sugar. I was on 2 shots a day, and again, back then, it was only pork and beef insulin. I had allergic reactions to it constantly. Fast forward to the late 80's, cloned human insulin (which most use now) was created and made life easier!
At age 27, I got an insulin pump using humalog. I will never look back. It has allowed me to lose weight, and not be forced to "feed the insulin". I am 39 now and have 2 kids, aged 4 and 5. I am so blessed.
League City, TX
