Diabetes
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in May 1998 meaning I was just about to turn 2! This means that I don't know what it is like to live without it. I control my diabetes with an insulin pump which infuses a constant stream of background insulin into my system through a canula that sits just below my skin. I also have to calculate the additional insulin I need for the food I eat. The new science behind diabetes equipment has made a lot of lives so much better as it means it is easier to eat the foods that before would cause major blood sugar issues. Before I left for camp I had to make sure I had enough insulin to last me 3 months which was a struggle (thank you NHS) and to make sure I had enough equipment for my pump as some of the parts need replacing ever 3 days. My advice for anyone considering camp with diabetes is to be over prepared! I've got extra equipment and extra insurance to cover anything that could go horribly wrong. Fingers crossed it wont! I came to ...