Our Diabetes Hive

Our Diabetes Hive We add a silver lining to life with diabetes! Device tattoos and more to come. I'm Melissa, Mom and sister to two type 1 diabetics. I knew before I really knew.

The story of this shop begins when I was 4 and my 10yo sister was diagnosed with T1D. Growing up, we always supported each other. I remember packing her low snacks for school and reminding her to keep candy, juice, and granola bars in her car. I thought I understood this condition so well and I tried my best to keep learning more. I knew the basics (insulin when high, carbs when low) and I knew ho

w to act in case of an emergency. I knew the urgency of this condition, the fight it took, and the burden it brought. But, I wouldn't fully understand it until I was the one managing it. In April 2022, my 3yo began showing symptoms of T1D. I took a couple of days to monitor and I will never forget the night I confirmed it for myself. As she snuggled me and fell asleep, I leaned over to smell her breath, terrified of what I knew I was about to smell. And just like that, my suspicion was confirmed. The same fruity breath my sister had as a child. I will never forget that moment. The pit of my stomach sank and I held her and cried. I left the room and called the pediatrician's after-hours line. At the doctor's office, I asked them to check her urine and explained my fear. While waiting for the results, she told me she was so hungry. I looked over and saw her clutching the nearly empty water bottle she had not let go of in the last several days. I reached into the diaper bag and pulled out a yogurt pouch. I handed it to her, thinking to myself that this would be the last thing I ever fed her without thinking about the carb ratios, the insulin, her blood sugar. Everything felt like it was moving in slow motion. The doctor walked back in and told me there were high levels of sugar in her urine and ketones. They checked her finger but her blood sugar could not be read on their meter as it was too high. He told me her hospital bed was being prepared and to pack a bag that would last us because we were looking at a few night stay. It all felt surreal. We struggled. A lot. Then it slowly got better and better. We learned, we grew, we cried, we fought. We fell, we got back up, we had no choice. I needed ways to support her, and these tattoos were one of several ways I found that helped. She began looking forward to choosing her pump tattoo (and even asks to change her pump early to pick a new one!) and my sister fell in love with them as well. It makes something so heavy feel a little bit lighter for both of them. I knew I wanted to share this with every other person who carried this burden. Sometimes the little things can help the heavy things so much. It's my mission for Our Diabetes Hive to fill this community with as many silver linings as possible. For my daughter, for my sister, and every other warrior fighting this nearly invisible disease- You are not alone and we are so happy to have you as part of Our Diabetes Hive. I hope we can add a silver lining for you and make this load a little less heavy.

08/19/2024
Beach vibes 🏝️😍
04/26/2024

Beach vibes 🏝️😍

Easter tattoos and vinyl decals are available now! You’ll find brand new designs plus some of your favorites from last y...
03/08/2024

Easter tattoos and vinyl decals are available now! You’ll find brand new designs plus some of your favorites from last year! 🐣🌷🐰

Third day into 2024 and spending some time updating the shop. So excited for some new listings and soaking up these firs...
01/04/2024

Third day into 2024 and spending some time updating the shop. So excited for some new listings and soaking up these first days of the new year with lots of cozy fires! Heading into the second year of this shop’s existence feeling grateful it’s come this far and excited to see what this year brings 💕

🩵GIVEAWAY DAY 3🩵✨ TWO people be randomly selected to receive a free gift bundle from our shop! The bundle includes, 1 t1...
11/28/2023

🩵GIVEAWAY DAY 3🩵

✨ TWO people be randomly selected to receive a free gift bundle from our shop! The bundle includes, 1 t1d supply bag, 1 t1d sticker, and 6 device decals (customized for your devices). Swipe for a photo of your gift bundle! ✨

To enter this giveaway:

🩵 Post a photo of any item from our shop you’ve received and tag .

You will recieve 1 entry for each story and 3 entries for each post on your feed. No limit to entries!

THAT’S IT!

I’m so excited to send these out!!

The giveaway for day 1 is still active at the shop until the end of November- so you can still place your orders to enter the first giveaway as well🥰

🩵 GIVEAWAY DAY 2 🩵✨ One person will be randomly selected to receive a FREE custom T1D MAMA OR T1D WARRIOR sweatshirt, cu...
11/27/2023

🩵 GIVEAWAY DAY 2 🩵

✨ One person will be randomly selected to receive a FREE custom T1D MAMA OR T1D WARRIOR sweatshirt, customized exactly how you like! ✨

To enter this giveaway:

🩵Like this post

🩵 Be sure you’re following

🩵 Tag ONE friend in the comments (extra entry added for each additional person tagged!)

🩵 For another extra entry- share this post to your story!

✨The winner will be selected randomly and contacted by me to request your sweatshirt customizations!

✨ Giveaway Day 1 is still open as well- all orders placed until the end of November are still being entered to win 10 free decals!

✨ Today is the LAST Day of our 48 hour holiday sale at the shop! Happy Cyber Monday!

.🩵GIVEAWAY DAY 1🩵✨ 10 randomly selected orders placed between November 26-30 will receive TEN mystery tattoos or vinyl d...
11/26/2023

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🩵GIVEAWAY DAY 1🩵

✨ 10 randomly selected orders placed between November 26-30 will receive TEN mystery tattoos or vinyl decals for their device(s). This includes Dexcom g6/7 transmitter, omnipod (pod only), t:slim, libre 2/3

✨ This giveaway CAN be combined with the current 48 hour 20% off sale! ✨

✨ Giveaway day 2 will be posted tomorrow! Stay tuned and place your orders now for a change to get 10 free decals!

🌼🐝✨ONE YEAR ANNIVERARY✨🐝🌼🩵🩵🩵3 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS🩵🩵🩵We are so thankful for your support over this last year! Our shop and ...
11/26/2023

🌼🐝✨ONE YEAR ANNIVERARY✨🐝🌼
🩵🩵🩵3 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS🩵🩵🩵

We are so thankful for your support over this last year! Our shop and community has blossomed into something I never imagined possible! To say thank you, we are so excited to announce THREE days of anniversary giveaways! One will be posted every day for the next three days. You may enter ALL three giveaways for a chance to win each! Stay tuned for the first giveaway TODAY!

✨🎄HOLIDAY FLASH SALE!🎄✨🎁 THANK YOU to everyone who has supported our shop over our first year! 🎁 We are excited to offer...
11/25/2023

✨🎄HOLIDAY FLASH SALE!🎄✨

🎁 THANK YOU to everyone who has supported our shop over our first year!

🎁 We are excited to offer a holiday flash sale for 20% off ALL items at our shop! This includes custom items, apparel, accessories, tattoos, and more!

🎁 No promo code necessary! The sale will be live starting Sunday, November 26 and will only last 48 hours!

(Stay tuned for our 1 year anniversary giveaway coming soon!)

Current Dexcom tattoo over here at our house! 💙
11/23/2023

Current Dexcom tattoo over here at our house! 💙

Today, on World Diabetes Day, T1D doesn’t feel unusual or strange to me. It feels…. normal? Not easy, not insignificant,...
11/14/2023

Today, on World Diabetes Day, T1D doesn’t feel unusual or strange to me. It feels…. normal? Not easy, not insignificant, not welcome but…. routine? Processing that response to this day is complex. How does something so devastating feel so routine sometimes? I mean, that’s the goal, right? But once you get there, the pain doesn’t disappear but it becomes manageable. Maybe that’s acceptance.

What we have today is access to the ability to live with t1d. While that’s no luxury, it is so much more meaningful than luxury could ever provide. I can’t imagine living in a time where in exchange for the daily pain, frustration, and heartache t1d causes, I would instead be saying goodbye. But I never have to imagine that world and THAT is what I am choosing to be grateful for today and every day. I will never be thankful diabetes has come crashing into my life multiple times, but I am absolutely thankful for the tools we have today to combat it.

This year I’m finding myself focusing more than ever on our community. Not just us parents, or the people living with t1d and it’s scars, but also the forgotten, unseen, and unthanked people who have worked tirelessly to bring us everything we have today. The scientist, the lab tech, the doctor, the researcher, the parent who took it into their own hands and changed careers, the pharmacist, every person who was just living their life and showing up to work who ultimately led to saving the life of two people I love. THAT is the power of community. THAT is what brings us together. THAT is what I’m focusing on being grateful for today, and every day.

People are powerful. Community is deeply important. And YOU make a difference in this community every day. As always, thank you you for sharing this journey with me 💙

As our shop's anniversary nears, I've come to a realization: I've only properly introduced myself once! So, here's anoth...
11/14/2023

As our shop's anniversary nears, I've come to a realization: I've only properly introduced myself once! So, here's another round of fun facts to get to know the face behind Our Diabetes Hive a little better! 🐝

🌻🌿I’m a sucker for nature and I'm all in for natural escapades. I love the beach and tide-pools, woodsy walks, and gardening (especially the carnivorous plant type… ever seen Little Shop of Horrors? It’s basically our backyard).

🎼I love music- listening to it, creating it, mashing it. Anything. My taste in music is… eclectic, to say the least. Piano is my latest endeavor.

🧁I love to bake and still dream of owning a quaint little bakery/coffee shop that feels like a cozy little getaway.

🦔🐿️I love animals! Deep down I’m a cat person, but don’t hold it against me! I love horses and hope to ride again one day. We currently have a cat, 4mo old golden retriever puppy, and various swimming creatures!

🧶I love crafting! Not only T1D accessories but I also knit, crochet, sew, make jewelry, am learning cross-stitch, and so so much more! I basically can’t say no to making anything myself!

💟And lastly, I have a thing for traditions. Not your average or standard traditions…. Any unique and personal tradition. I’m kind of a sap.

Now that you know a little more about the face behind Our Diabetes Hive, drop a fun fact about yourself in the comments so I can get to know YOU better! 💕

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