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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month. Any Advice For Someone Newly Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes?

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Which Type 1 Diabetes Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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Could You Share Any Dietary Changes And Tips That Have Helped With Type 1 Diabetes?

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Has Anybody Found A Cover For Their CGM That Stays On After Hot Showers? My Cgm Just Came Off. Not The First Time While Reaching To The

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Shreveport, LA

bottom of something. It the washing machine the 1st time, this time it was my large plastic garbage receptical. Anyway is there one that stays on like it's supposed to?

A myT1Dteam Member

They have at walgreens and phharmacys too

March 21

I Am Looking Into Getting An Insulin Pump And Would Really Appreciate Getting Info On Different Ones.....also Pros And Cons With Pumps.

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Nampa, ID
A myT1Dteam Member

I have been on the tubeless Omni dash system pump for about 6 years and has worked very well for me. I use it with the Libre 2

April 10

Has Anyone Experienced Abdominal Pain And Diarrhea With Type 1 Diabetes And If So, What Was The Diagnosis And Treatment?

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Grand Forks, ND
A myT1Dteam Member

Maybe something else going on here….never had this happen, or heard of it before

February 25

To Anyone Who Has Had T1d For Over 50 Years...how Do You Keep Going? Sometimes, I Just Want To Scream! I Have Very Few Complications, But

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Erie, PA
A myT1Dteam Member

I will be celebrating 40 years this May. While there are times that I feel like I HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS... after so many years of managing it all, it's just second nature to me now. The unexpected… read more

March 30

Is It Hard To Find A Therapist Only For Diabetes? I’m In Serious Need Of One

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San Fernando, CA
A myT1Dteam Member

Thank you so much !!!!! I’ve been struggling with this one for a while now an I had no clue on what to do or anything!! But you did the most just by answer Toni’s for me thank you

March 8

What Strategies Do You Use To Lower Your A1c? I’ve Been At The 8 Mark For Way Too Long 😮‍💨.

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New York, NY
A myT1Dteam Member

Good Morning Happy Sunday

February 25

Looking For Ideas

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Lincoln, NE

Hello all
So I have type 1 and 2 different neuropathies and 2 different gastro issues. So there is alot going on. Recently I started working with a trainer at a local gym but the big issue is I need to put on about 15-20 pounds. We are having a problem getting the calories and protein I am suppose to get. I need to find something that will help put on weight but not totally mess up blood sugar and will go easily on my gastro issue. Anyone else deal with similar? I need to get to about 160 lbs… read more

A myT1Dteam Member

Can you drink Glucerna shakes?

February 23

I Have Been A Type 1 For 41 Years How Do Most Of You Keep From Going Low I Have Tried Everything I Know Over That Period Of Time To Stop .

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Kalamazoo, MI
A myT1Dteam Member

CGM is the best. I can't imagine being without mine now.

March 23

Anyone Else Diagnosed With LADA T1d?

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Austin, Texas, TX
A myT1Dteam Member

I also got covid a couple years ago. Being type 1 they found me in my condo out like a light and rushed me to ICU with a BS of close to 1000. Didn't know it was possible and still be alive? In ICU… read more

July 17

My 8-year-old Granddaughter Was Just Diagnosed Type 1 With A Sudden Life Threatening Situation. She Is Still Hospitalized. Where Now?

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Mount Pleasant, SC

I am a writer but am not finding information to help the parents with logistics of this frightening new world.

A myT1Dteam Member

Thank you. I have contacted them, sent a donation and hope to become involved and even create literature. I have worked in special ed advocacy training and with the disAbility Law Center in my… read more

February 27
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