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Which Type 1 Diabetes Symptom Surprised You The Most?

By A myT1Dteam Member 41 answers

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

By A myT1Dteam Member 18 answers

What's A Common Misconception About Type 1 Diabetes?

By A myT1Dteam Member 30 answers

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

By A myT1Dteam Member 15 answers
306 questions

How Do You Explain Type 1 Diabetes To Your Child In A Clear, Reassuring Way?

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San Francisco, CA
A myT1Dteam Member

Is the child diabetic, or are you?

February 29

What’s One Thing You Wish People Better Understood About Living With Type 1 Diabetes?

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San Francisco, CA
A myT1Dteam Member

Truth

March 19

What Tips Can You Share For Balancing Blood Sugar Levels During Exercise Or Other Physical Activities?

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San Francisco, CA
A myT1Dteam Member

I use the Omnipod which has an activity button which I push for the amount of time I’ll be active and it regulates my insulin accordingly. I still have to monitor glucose but much better than b4…less… read more

March 2

How Did You First Discover You Had Type 1 Diabetes, And What Was Your Initial Reaction?

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San Francisco, CA
A myT1Dteam Member

I was 23 and scared to death, especially since I had history of passing out around needles. Took time to adjust, stop trying to beat it, accepting it, and I'm 72 and can ref soccer running 30-40 miles… read more

March 27

My 16yo Daughter Has Recently Been Excessively Thirsty, Urinating A Lot, Headaches, And Tired.

A myT1Dteam Subscriber asked a question 💭
<unknown> (non-Member)

My son is T1D, dx at 13 in '16. I checked her glucose today and it was 121. PCP visit now?

A myT1Dteam Member

These are classic symptoms of Diabetes. It could be something else, too. I would have her checked.

February 23

Carbs Per Meal For Type 1 Diabetic Child

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<unknown> (non-Member)

How many carbs are recommended per meal for someone with juveniles type1 diabetes

A myT1Dteam Member

Way back when (lol). I was on a 1500 calorie diet which was around 50 carbs per meal. I had a fruit 15 carbs, bread 15 carbs, veggies 5 carbs, potatoes 15 carbs, and meat which I didn’t count the… read more

February 24

My Nieces Were Diagnosed At 2

A myT1Dteam Subscriber asked a question 💭
<unknown> (non-Member)

It seems that it happened quickly with my nieces and nephews

What Will Happen Now?

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<unknown> (non-Member)

I just had blood work. My A1c is 270. I have been having headaches, blurry vision, peeing more, what will happen now?

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