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By Claire Pozil When I was first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, everything changed in an instant. One day, I was thinking about my next soccer game and what snack to bring to school. The next, I was learning how to count carbs, check blood sugar, and give myself insulin. It was overwhelming, confusing, and honestly pretty scary. If you’re reading this and you or someone you love has just been diagnosed, I want you to know you’re not alone. I remember that feeling of leaving