Hi, my name is Jordan Hartman and I am a very brittle type 1 diabetic, unfortunately. I did not find out until I was 21 years old, and I am now 32. I've been hospitalized for my blood sugar 13 times this year, 2025.

My sugar was over 2300 about 2 weeks ago, and a few days before that, it was over 2100. They thought they had it under control, but honestly, I need an insulin pump at this point. My doctor says my pancreas has probably stopped making any insulin on its own.

Also, I have gastroparesis as well as severe neuropathy. My hands are starting to not function correctly, and my feet always feel like I'm walking continuously on something sharp. It never gets any better at all.

My insurance used to cover all my appointments and hospitalizations, but I have just recently learned that they have changed some of the things they cover now. It has really caused me a lot of panic attacks and has me losing even more sleep than I was already having problems with.

I am unable to work due to my diabetes getting worse and worse, so I don't have income, and I don't know what to honestly do other than ask for help. Even though I really wish I could figure it out, so far, the bills just keep piling up higher and higher.