What My Own Medical Condition Taught Me About Type 1 Diabetes: My SIBO Diagnosis Story

After being diagnosed with small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), I gained a new perspective on what it means to live with an invisible illness.

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Q has been living with type 1 diabetes for over ten years now. In that time I’ve learned to be an advocate for her to make sure she gets what she needs to meet her medical needs, to be safe at school, and to participate in extracurricular activities.

But in those ten years, I have to admit that I haven’t always put myself first —...