In this deeply personal episode of The Urgent Lows with Palmr, “Secrets I Kept About My Type 1 Diabetes in High School,” Rebecca and Nick sit down with Jisel, a T1D warrior who opens up about her diagnosis at age 15 and the emotional toll of hiding her condition during some of the most vulnerable years of her life.

Diagnosed in high school and mismanaged for a year without insulin, Jisel’s story reveals the confusion, shame, and isolation many teens with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) silently endure. She shares how she concealed her insulin pump like a secret, struggled with body image and identity, and was once even rejected for being open about her diagnosis. Her vulnerability sheds light on the mental and emotional layers of growing up with T1D that often go unspoken.

Now a passionate advocate and mom of two, Jisel reflects on how far she’s come—and how she’s turning her story into strength for the next generation. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt alone in their diagnosis, especially teens, parents, and caregivers navigating the complex emotional terrain of adolescence with T1D.

Filled with humor, hard truths, and hard-earned wisdom, this conversation is a reminder that even our most hidden struggles can become our greatest sources of purpose.

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