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When my daughter is high she still goes to school. I’m so proud of her

James Lilley
5 min readApr 5, 2019

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The school nurse called today to inform me that Emma was high, it’s been happening more than either one of us would like.

I’ve come to recognize the telltale signs which can get ugly real fast. First, she’s grouchy, then she searches for a needle to inject herself with.

Make no mistake, Emma is smart, she is funny, and she loves to learn. But she also deals with more shit on a daily basis than you and I can ever comprehend.

In case you missed it, this is what type 1 diabetes looks like. And no, this has nothing to do with making poor food choices.

Here’s why.

For most people, normal blood sugar levels hover somewhere between 70 and 100 mg/d. Unless of course, you decide to eat that delicious cream cake, then blood sugar levels can shoot up as high as 140.

Emma doesn't eat cream cake, she doesn’t eat candy, and she absolutely doesn’t drink sugar spiking soda. And yet, her blood sugar levels can surpass 140 quickly rising to dangerous levels.

Emma’s reward for eating sensibly is an immune system that is constantly destroying her beta cells. Beta cells, are what store and release the hormone insulin. It’s the lack of insulin that causes her blood sugar to skyrocket! Heres how…

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James Lilley
James Lilley

Written by James Lilley

I aim to provide engaging content that's enjoyable to read. I’m also the author of the Amazon bestseller “The Healing Point.”

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