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Last year, I was fortunate enough to have several older students assist in my classroom. When Christmas rolled around, I gave each of the middle schoolers one of those Christmas-themed Hershey bars as a thank you gift. Except for one student. Me, in my infinite ignorance, thought that I was being considerate of this student's condition as a Type-1 diabetic by purchasing him some brain teaser toy instead. I can only imagine the amount of patience and self-control this student had to put forth in order to smile at me and simply say, "Thank you." I think back on this situation and grimace, because I've learned so much more about Type 1 Diabetes this year. How? Well, yes, I took time to research on my own. But I learned the most just by listening to others. And asking questions. By asking so. many. questions. Because a child's health, safety, and identity are INFINITELY more important than my stupid pride. Sorry for my ignorance, buddy. I owe you a can