Excerpts from the book
"Ever since I was diagnosed I've had this idea of the perfect diabetic book for teens. I already know the definition of diabetes and frankly I'm tired of reading books that explain what's going on in my body; but very little about my mind."
"Through all of the shock and confusion and learning new things; I made a deliberate choice to be positive. As weary as I was, I was okay with it."
"Diabetes has taught me so much about living a life that really means something."
"You're more like everyone around you than you think you are. I'll say this again, you're unique. There's one more thing that's special about you that can be added to the list...but that does not make you an outcast."
"If you're a sibling or best friend of a diabetic and are always by our side, know how much your friendship strengthens and guides us."
"I got a lot of assurance and support from the people around me when I shared about my health. And that alone made my journey a heck of a lot easier."
"Acknowledge that you have a weaker immune system and that you will have harder times than other teens your age. Life for you is as much of a roller coaster as a roller coaster can be, but that's okay. Don't lie to yourself, face reality, and then move on knowing that reality is a life that's worth living."
"My desire is that in a way I can make the voice of every diabetic teenager a little louder in the world today."
