Personal Essays

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Aging With Type 1 Diabetes: The Oldest Living Person Is 92 (And Somehow That Broke My Heart)

An Instagram post about the oldest living person with type 1 diabetes stopped me in my tracks—and forced me to confront fear, gratitude, and limits I didn’t choose.

Liz Lemon

3 days ago3 min read

Personal Essays

Aging With Type 1 Diabetes: The Oldest Living Person Is 92 (And Somehow That Broke My Heart)

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