Transcend Warrior – Christina Garza

May 11, 2020

My Story:

Having Lupus and being on steroids, along with being on IV infusions, I am constantly battling my blood glucose levels. I do have a YouTube channel where I talk about all diabetic products I use.

My Health Details

Type of Diabetes:Type 1

Low blood sugar instances per week:6+ Instances

Daily number of times checking blood sugar:7+ times/day

Managing Diabetes with:Insulin Pump

What age were you diagnosed with diabetes?16+

How long does it typically take you to come up when you are low?1-2 hours

Do you have a diabetic hero that you look up to? If so, who and why?

Brett Michaels, because he is a true warrior in this diabetic fight. As an entertainer, he uses his platform to let us know we are not alone.

What is your biggest challenge with diabetes?

Staying within range because my other medical conditions affect my BG.

What have you learned from your experiences with diabetes?

It is unpredictable and it’s good to always be prepared with products on hand.

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