Imagine if on top of your busy life there was another entire life that you had to deal with. Only this other life isn’t easily seen or understood by other people. This other life is having a chronic illness.

For better or for worse, our healthcare system is almost as complex a system as our bodies, which is why it is so crucial that you be your own advocate at the doctor’s office. No one knows what ails you better than you do!

When you have a chronic illness, it can feel like you are always having to compromise on what you want to do. As a millennial with type 1 diabetes, I can tell you firsthand that this isn’t true. You can go on an adventure with type 1 diabetes, but it requires flexibility and adaptability.