she says it’s important that students understand ashleigh’s condition so they can support her during the day. “it’s the little things they need to know, like why she wears a pod on her arm, why can she have juice or candies on her desk, or why she might be acting differently some days.”
throughout the year, linse also communicates via the parents’ blog, providing tidbits about type 1 diabetes.
proactive education has made a big impact in how ashleigh talks about her diabetes, and her pod has helped her get comfortable with letting others know about her condition, linse notes. “she doesn’t hide her pod; she wears it proudly. she used to look to me to tell people what was on her arm when they asked. now she’s owning her story and telling people about it.”
throughout their challenges the linse family have learned that the impact of type 1 diabetes goes far beyond the patient. “we always say it’s a family disease and not just something ashleigh has. the best part is, ashleigh’s attitude. she’s not letting her diabetes stop her.”
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