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Caroline always tells herself when the panic sets in as her chest tightens, her throat closes, and her hands and feet begin to tingle. Fix it. You’re alone. You’re going to die. Ever since her mother died alone after taking medicine that caused her to have an allergic reaction, Caroline can’t even be away from people she knows without her emotions spiraling out of control. Her only solace is in writing lists. Lists about why dying alone sucks. Lists about how great community college will be. Lists about why her dream college isn’t the right one for her.

The first story in a series of adventures faced by 14-year-old Emily, a newly diagnosed diabetic (type one, also known as T1D) and her best friend, Lindsay, who tries hard to support and encourage her. In this adventure, Lindsay takes charge of a challenging situation while minding the needs of Emily who is learning quickly to be a “good” diabetic.