Mightier than Type One : Half girl half machine. This is the reality of staying alive for a T1 diabetic. Malaika has 2 pieces of machinery keeping her alive which she needs to wear 24/7 She doesn't fuss, she doesn't complain. Despite the fact they hurt to put in and are awkward and in the way. The one on the right monitors her blood sugar continually and is able to alert me if something is wrong. The one on the left is a small tube delivering insulin constantly, acting as the mechanism of her pancreas. My brain is the decision maker for both of these. She also has to prick her finger 8 times a day to test her blood sugar. One mistake from me, one misfunction of any of these machines and she could become very poorly. I'd love a cure so I could unhook these machines forever. http://ift.tt/2gInRkB