I kept up my walking routine twice a week for an entire year.
I kept up 1,000 soccer ball juggles in a row!
I traveled overseas with my pump and enjoyed local food along the
way. Thanks to my pump, I could explore the city and enjoy every meal without worrying about my blood
sugar.
I got to spend a fun day with my friends at Tokyo Disney
Resort.
I was able to return to Italy, a place I thought I would never
visit again. I even completed the 5K Fun Run at the Rome Marathon, something I had always dreamed of
doing!
Since the age of 3, I've been faced with stigma and misconceptions about my diabetes. Today, I work as a nurse and a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDEJ), supporting people living with diabetes. Recently, my supervisor told me, “I admire that you've built a career around your specialty.” Those were words my younger self could never have imagined hearing.
“I became a mom!” After years of living with type 1 diabetes, I was able to stay healthy and become a mother with the help from my insulin pump during pregnancy.
With my insulin pump, I made it through the first trimester and
reached my second trimester. I'll keep doing my best to manage my blood glucose until delivery!
Ordering dessert after a meal no longer feels like a big deal.
With just a few taps on my pump, I can enjoy it without hesitation. My quality of life has definitely
improved, though I still need to watch my weight! 😄
Enjoying dining out without worrying about when or where to take my insulin injection.
Two years after my diagnosis, I finally got my insulin pump! As
a first-year nurse, I'm ready to take on new challenges with my pump by my side.✊
I finally found the confidence to enjoy a Japanese hot spring for
the first time since starting on an insulin pump.
For the first time, I was able to travel overseas with my school
friends on my own.
Thanks to my doctor's recommendation, I was able to start
pump therapy as an outpatient. Now, I can finally sleep through the night without being woken up by
low blood sugar.
I completed a full marathon!
I was able to take on a new challenge and got my motorcycle license. Now I enjoy touring on the bike I'd always wanted. I can enjoy the foods I want without any worry, and I've even been able to fully enjoy food adventures with my buddies.✌️
I enjoyed food tastings on a trip to Kamakura, tried hands-on
farming, and spent a carefree day at Disneyland!
I made friends through type 1 diabetes who I might never have met
otherwise. We share tips, support each other, and talk about everything from diabetes to everyday
life.
Thanks to my insulin pump, I was able to manage my blood
glucose during pregnancy. Now, my child is growing up healthy, and we enjoy visiting the aquarium
together.(っ´ω｀c)
I pre-bolused 10 units 15 minutes before eating 10 pieces of
nigiri sushi, and my glucose stayed beautifully around 100 mg/dL.
I was able to enjoy a coffee and cake at a café on my own.
I got to take a photo with Atsushi Iwata, a former professional
baseball player living with type 1 diabetes whom I greatly admire.
I enjoyed lunch with my T1D friends.
I'm able to enjoy cooking classes while managing my
glucose with my pump.
I took the leap and started using an insulin pump. I did it!
I learned how to change my insulin pump reservoir on my own.
I enjoyed a trip to Okinawa with my grandchildren.
I got to compete in a golf tournament!
With fewer nighttime lows, both my child and I can sleep with greater peace of mind. My child now spends more time learning and playing with friends in his class and is becoming more confident in managing his own. Words like “Do I really need a snack?” or “I can keep playing with this BG” are signs of his confidence and I started to hear them everyday.
My daughter made a wish she could attend her sleepover night at her preschool. She learnt pump procedure and attended the sleepover. Thank Pump for making her wish came true.
After a year of waiting, I finally got to enjoy after-school
lunch with everyone else!
I was once advised to give up road cycling because of concerns about hypo and my heart condition. However, under the guidance of my physician, I now enjoy an active lifestyle again, including hiking. My next goal is to get back to riding a gravel bike!
I got to do a colorful juice experiment with my friends and
made drinks with two and even three different layers!
Awesome! Going for a new personal best next time!
For the first time, my young daughter spent the night away from home without us. Thanks to remote monitoring and her insulin pump, she was able to avoid overnight lows, and she enjoyed every minute of her adventure.
I successfully replaced my insulin pump!
I learned how to use my pump's suspend feature and make
better choices to help prevent low blood sugar.
After leaving the hospital, I celebrated by baking my favorite
sugar butter focaccia. It was delicious!
42 years with diabetes. For years, it felt like my rival. Since switching to AID, it feels like we came to peace.
I did my insulin shot all by myself!
Even in the summer heat, my insulin pump has been a trusted
companion, helping me enjoy trips and road adventures.
My daughter was able to change her infusion set all by
herself!
I achieved my goal of studying abroad.
I used to cover my sensor with a cardigan whenever I went out.
This year, I finally went out wearing a sleeveless dress and felt happy to wear what I wanted.
I can now change my pump set and sensor all by myself!
This Soba restaurant at a train station, always giving away delicious smell. With pump, why not? A bowl of tempura soba. So good! 😋
I finally got to travel with my friends.
While serving customers, I used to worry about lows and kept my BG high on purpose while helping customers. It often felt impossible to manage my glucose the way I wanted, and that was frustrating. Since starting AID therapy, I spend much less time worrying about lows and feel far more confident managing my diabetes, even on busy days.
I enjoyed ice cream without worrying about it!
I made a watermelon fruit punch and enjoyed plenty of it!
After moving to the U.S., I started using a new sensor that was
easier to use. Best of all, I learned how to set up my pump all by myself!
This was my list of foods I wanted after my discharge from hospital. I'm
crossing them off one by one!
I got to take lots of trips on my own!
With my glucose levels right on track, I enjoyed lunch at this
lovely café!
My son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes late last year. He
joined the soccer team in junior high school, worked hard at practice while managing his glucose
levels, and this month finally played in his first official match!
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