How perfect is this? Isn’t it amazing how small that space is where we get to feel normal, and how hard we have to work just to fit into that tiny space? Baffling.
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Here it is, folks. My latest diabetic ink.
This diabetes tattoo was done by Tat1D at SLC Ink Tattoo and resulted in a donation to JDRF
Great what to participate in National Diabetes Awareness Month!
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Diabetes isn’t what most people think it is. It’s a chronic illness that can happen to anybody who is genetically predisposed. In some cases it is triggered by something. In others, it just happens. It can be very well managed, but is not curable. I am not just talking my type 1 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is stigmatized and misinformation is perpetuated by our culture of shaming and blaming people in their misfortune.
These are my 3 diabetes tattoos which I proudly wear as a reminder to me that I am stronger than diabetes. I’m a survivor and plan to keep on surviving.
Tonya Carter’s diabetic ink. Tonya was diagnosed 6 years ago in March. She is a pumper and is managing diabetes well. Stay in charge of it, Tonya. I love the concept and design of this tattoo.
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This is Shannon Barry’s diabetic ink. Diagnosed at 12, coming up on 11 years living with type 1 diabetes. Shannon survived school thanks to her parents and health occupations teacher, despite the ignorance and discrimination of others. She graduated, became a nurse, and went to college for a criminal justice degree. She now works full time at a juvenile detention center, helping troubled youth. Shannon is also a firefighter.
“Don’t let others tell you you have restrictions, because you don’t. You just have diabetes.”
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Amanda’s diabetic ink. Been diabetic since she was 3, is now 22.
“Its been rough but im stronger than rough.”
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Ben’s diabetic ink
“I’ve had type 1 diabetes for 17 years. I was diagnosed at the age of 17. The doctors said that when I first went into the hospital they don’t know how I was walking because my bgl was almost 800.
One of my tattoos is a bracelet and the other means "God is greater than highs and lows.”“
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Brian’s diabetic ink
Now 31, Brian has had type 1 diabetes since the age of 20.
“Dealing with all the complications is a daily grind but I keep the faith that someday there will be a cure. My tattoo is a reminder to me to never give up that hope!”
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My name is Chris, and this is mine. I was diagnosed over 16 years ago and only recently got this tattoo. I wanted to stick with traditional style; it is my favorite and is timeless. Cody Collins at Yellow Rose Tattoo in SLC did this. I love that a diabetes tattoo is as permanent as the disease itself. So far this tattoo has helped me to raise some awareness and remind myself how important it is to keep a focus on my health. I am proud to own my diabetes with this work of art.
Bryan Barberi’s diabetic ink. I love this one.
Bryan was diagnosed at age 10, now 23. His father is also a type 1 diabetic. Bryan is an auto-tech at GM and loves building and racing. He is also into the outdoors, climbing, firearms, and hunting. Bryan feels that diabetes has made him a stronger, better person than he might otherwise be because of the struggles he has endured.
“What keeps me going is tomorrow!! You never know. I wanted to get something done for my diabetes because I always forgot my med alert ID’S at home. So now I never leave home without it. I also wanted it to be artistic in my way.” I’d say this is a win.
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I think it’s hard for people to understand that a bad mental day for a diabetic very easily turns into a bad day for our health and vice versa and that is a very hard cycle to get out of
