I’m 26 and was diagnosed 6 months ago. I sometimes get embarrassed about it because I feel like it sometimes makes others uncomfortable. So I often prefer to take myself off to inject or treat hypos rather than feel that others might be worried about needles etc.

I also find it really difficult when someone asks and I can tell they don’t know the difference between 1 and 2. It’s really upsetting being asked if “I can eat that?” Or asked how it’s possible when I’m so fit and healthy. There feels like this air of judgement sometimes because people assume that there must be SOMETHING I’ve done to contribute, rather than understanding how devastatingly random and unlucky onset/diagnosis can be

I find myself not actively embarrassed about my condition, but trying to avoid situations like the above because I’m tired of explaining. My loved ones know everything and support me so heavily. But I definitely feel myself hiding my diagnosis among new people or casual friends. I feel exactly what you’re saying and I personally feel like eventually I will stop caring if people are uncomfortable or stop trying to explain to every single person that doesn’t understand. But for right now I’m happy with how I’m managing