“It’s simply a component of your identity,” my endocrinologist clarified years ago. “Just a consideration, not a limitation.” Those words have guided my life. When I travel, I always pack extra snacks, set insulin dosage reminders, and carry glucose tablets in every purse. Although I am not defined by my disability, it does need vigilance,…
Month: July 2025
Since my diagnosis at the age of twelve, it has been by my side constantly. When the hormone insulin, which controls blood sugar, is not produced by the pancreas, type 1 diabetes results. Without insulin injections and careful observation, my blood sugar might spike or fall dangerously low. If I’m not careful, either scenario could…
I helped companies change their marketing tactics at 14 different places nationwide only last year. Hotel breakfast buffets have become my second home, and frequent flyer miles are a nice bonus. “An additional journey?” As I call my mother from another airport terminal, she jokes, “You’re like a modern nomad.” “It’s worth it,” I constantly…
Rude Parents Told Me Not To Eat On The Plane—So I Taught Them A Lesson
I never imagined that I would have to fight for the ability to eat a protein bar while flying. However, I resisted giving in to conceited parents who put their son’s travel without tantrums ahead of my own well-being. The whole row was stunned by what happened next. I’m Elizabeth, and I love almost every…
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