Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 18/10/202529 years ago today, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 14 years old. I will always remember my first two thoughts upon being told I must inject insulin for life to survive: 1) my life will never again be the same; 2) I need a cigarette 😂🤣 The more things change….. 2132
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Happy Friday from Hazel in Van Gogh’s “Starry Night!” 190
Reposted by Laura MarstonJeff @jediabetical.bsky.social · 16/09/2025Getting to hang out with great friends hits different when you only get the opportunity every 3-4 years. And yeah, your eyes don’t deceive you. That pic shows 2 diabetics at Toothsome’s Chocolate Emporium. We’re shattering misconceptions and exhausting our insulin pumps. 2111
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 16/09/2025Dinner last night with my diabestie @jediabetical.bsky.social! 0140
Reposted by Laura MarstonCNN @cnn.com · 08/07/2025The latest Barbie slays in a chic blue polka-dot crop top, ruffled miniskirt, chunky heels and an insulin pump. She is the brand’s first doll with type 1 diabetes. cnn.it/44C6V94 1118036
Reposted by Laura MarstonLittle Lobbyists @littlelobbyists.com · 01/07/2025We have @littlelobbyists.com families on the way to Washington DC right now, they'll be on the House-side of the Capitol tomorrow. We're going to make them see us before they vote to kill disabled children. If you can help cover the costs of this urgent action: secure.actblue.com/donate/littl...secure.actblue.comI just gave to Little Lobbyists Action Network!Show your support with a contribution. 4236168
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Leaving the dispensary today, I accidentally backed into another car. The woman, a 60-something with a hippie vibe, hopped out of her SUV, said “no damage here! You?” Me “I’m not even worried about it.” Her: “well then let’s get the FUCK out of here!”media.tenor.coma little boy wearing a hat that says respect on itAlt: a little boy wearing a hat that says respect on it 2150
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 26/05/2025Yesterday evening, my brother-in-law, Steve, passed away from pancreatic cancer. He was 46 years old. Fuck cancer and fuck a pancreas. Seriously. Rest easy, bro. We love you forever. 💔 6331
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 23/05/2025My baby boy nephew graduated high school yesterday!!!!!!!! He’s headed to UVA next year! #ProudAunt 190
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 13/05/2025My PBM processed this year’s insulin Prior Authorization without my involvement!!!!! Just got a letter that says I’m approved for Humalog for another year!!! Follow me for more tips on how to publicly shame insurers and PBMs into jumping through their own unnecessary hoops 🤗 4331
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 11/05/2025Happy Mother’s Day to my mom, Phyllis, and all the other badass diabetes moms. Love y’all! 💙🫶 0120
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 01/05/2025This is what the cats do all day while I’m at work. 090
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 20/04/2025Is 4/20 a thing in the UK? Is it called 20/4? 🤷😂 350
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 20/04/2025If y’all need me today, I’m going to the Easter Sunday service at the National Cathedral, then spending the afternoon partaking in the devil’s lettuce. Happy Easter and 4/20! 2200
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 19/04/2025So I hate drinking water. Like I HATE water. But I’m on an antibiotic you need to take with a full glass of water (which I learned the hard way by burning my esophagus). And damn - how are y’all hydrated diabetic folks not constantly in the restroom?!?! 780
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 09/04/2025I’m quitting cigarettes on May 27. Hold me to it. 13281
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 06/04/2025Just over here having completely normal, non-dramatic responses to questions about my blood sugar 🤣😂 2200
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 05/04/2025Don’t be jealous but I’m going on a dinner cruise with Joey Fatone from NSYNC tonight. 🤩🎸❤️ 1160
Reposted by Laura MarstonJeff @jediabetical.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Had a diabetes travel crisis with my son this morning. Thank you @kidfears99.bsky.social and Bill McBain for the help. The diabetes online community is amazing! 0152
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 30/03/2025Sunrise over the Monument and cherry blossoms. Happy Sunday! 061
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 23/03/2025Jess Aber & I were co-clerks in the EDVA almost twenty years ago. She had an extraordinary influence on my career and helped shape me into the attorney I am today. She set the standard. Most importantly, she was my friend, and I will miss her dearly. Rest easy, Jess. 💔 1160
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 22/03/2025I just learned one of my friends for the past 20+ years passed away unexpectedly last night. They were my age. I am speechless and heartbroken. Hug someone you love today. 💔 5130
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 22/03/2025My parents: lasting proof that polar opposites do, indeed, attract. 😂🤣 080
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 18/03/2025The best part of my day was taking my car in for service because it kept throwing warning lights and finding out the front camera just needed cleaning! Betty the Corolla lives to ride again!!!! 🏎️media.tenor.coma little boy is driving a red toy car on the street .Alt: a little boy is driving a red toy car on the street 4584
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 14/03/2025Chuck Schumer once told diabetic patient advocates that “insulin prices will not be capped while I’m in office. Not over my dead body.” Schumer can fight - but only when it benefits his billionaire donors at the expense of the rest of us. 2206
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 12/03/2025If your body makes insulin for free but you believe diabetics should pay hundreds of dollars for insulin to stay alive, congratulations - you’re an ableist asshat. Insulin should be free to diabetics like it is for everyone else. Happy Wednesday! 313630
Reposted by Laura MarstonDylan MacKay @dylanmackayphd.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Sometimes for brief moments I forget I have type 1 diabetes but those are very brief and only because I have ADHD and things distract me easily 3243
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 05/03/2025My sister found this amazing old newspaper ad featuring my Dad circa the 1980s 🥰😍 2457
Laura Marston @kidfears99.bsky.social · 22/02/2025Before and after. Short hair don’t care! Happy Saturday from RVA! 9892