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The person with me in the photo above is my lovely friend Claire. I won't go into any great detail of what her diabetes means for her day in and day out but what I will say is that she is truly an amazing person. 

I always thought I had a good grasp of how diabetes impacts Claire's life: I recognise the signs of low or high sugars, I can do the bubble check on her pump, I can change her sensor and I can choose safe options of food and drink when we go out (she taught me that prosecco has the least sugar of any wine). It was only when I went to one of her frequent appointments that I realised I really don't understand it at all and it made me see just how incredible she is. Everyday she shows physical, mental and emotional strength beyond what any one person should have to and she does it with a smile. There is no bitterness or anger, no blame or self-pity; just positivity, optimism and love for the life she has.

I know she would argue it, but she is an inspiration. She is my inspiration.