CHANGING THE CONVERSATION for People Living With Diabetes
Neve was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at the age of two. One of her biggest memories from that time is being in the hospital and not understanding why she was there. She remembers it feeling scary, and she knows it was frightening for her family as well.
Today, one of Neve’s biggest challenges is managing diabetes at school. Staying in contact with her family around insulin for meals can be difficult, and some teachers do not always understand why she needs to have her phone with her at all times. Neve also sometimes needs snacks when other kids are not eating, and she has learned how important it is to speak up for what she needs.
Living with diabetes has shaped Neve in powerful ways. She believes it has made her stronger and more resilient, and even more tolerant of pain. Over time, she has learned that diabetes is hard, but it is also something she can manage.
Neve wants people to know that her family is incredibly supportive. She also wants people to see that diabetes does not take away the things she loves. Neve enjoys rugby, and she loves acting and singing in her school musicals.
Neve attended D-Camps and says it made a huge difference for her. Seeing other kids wearing an insulin pump or continuous glucose monitor helped her feel less alone, especially because she is the only one at school with those devices. She would recommend camp to others because it helped her feel understood and supported.
Neve is modeling in the Pump Couture Fashion Show to help raise awareness and remind others that while diabetes can feel hard at first, it gets easier over time. Her message is simple and encouraging. It will not feel this hard forever.
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