Living with diabetes is a 24/7 experience. There is no time off. You don't get to forget that you have it. It demands our attention constantly. Sometimes we do forget however. If you are a parent of a child with diabetes, it can drive you insane when your child forgets his or her care. One day, a friend who lives with diabetes gave me some insight as to why this happens. I thought it was worth sharing with you in this mini-episode.