Just got diagnosed a couple weeks ago at age 27. The endless thirst and frustration of peeing 5 times a night is truly indescribable. I'm also in the middle of my PhD! This is the most relatable video I've ever seen.
There is never a good time to be diagnosed with diabetes, but I think during grad school is near the top of the list! I hope you’re doing okay 😊 I was so relieved when I started insulin that the thirst was finally gone after so many months. I was exhausted from having to wake up that many times during the night. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need some support! 😊
We just found out my grandson who I call Little Bucket because he plays basketball with me. That he has Type 1, and he is currently in the hospital. The doctor just told him about the injections and that there is no cure for it. So naturally he is crying and so is his mother. Once he feels better. I will have him watch some of these videos on YT. I hope they will help him with this. And he has always been healthy. Thank you for sharing your story.
Hey! I am a type one (going on 7 years) and i know that you (and many in this audience) are new diabetics. I remember what it felt like to search for others going through the same thing. I just want to sat that this is a hard hard thing to go through and process and understand (sometimes even years after your diaversary) and i just want to say--to anyone who may need to hear it--that it is going to be okay, and that there is a community of us out here who understand and care deeply ❤️
In June of 2020 I had my yearly checkup done and everything was perfect. By August of that same year I lost about 35 lbs pretty quickly and was VERY thirsty and tired. I'm 6'2" tall and was 178 lbs. I decided to go see a doctor and my blood sugar was 598! I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 45! Talk about a shock! Insulin dependent for the rest of my life now. I'm just thankful that I didn't just ignore it.
When i first got diagnosed i was on the brink of being in coma and I remember that the doctor saying to me that my bloodsugar was at around 35/45 when it should be 4/7 im grateful that im alive but its so hard living with all the equipment
That sounds like a scary experience! The technology is great to make life easier, but diabetes is still hard and a lot of work. Hope you’re doing well 💙
Thank you so much for sharing your story. Our 16 year old daughter was just diagnosed yesterday and we feel scared and devastated for her. We are so grateful to have your story to share with her. It will help her to see your honesty and your admirable strength in adjusting to face your new challenges. Thank you.
Laura - Stay strong. I was put in ICU and ended up in coma. DKA and ended up staying for 10 days. I had all the same symptoms but put it down to menopause! I was 56 when diagnosed. All good now. That was 2.5 years ago. The biggest challenge is learning how much insulin to take. Please stay strong. I know the confusion, first time the nurses make my own shot was scary. Hugs to you and your family!
I was amazed to learn that T1D can happen at any age when I got diagnosed. Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad you recovered from DKA and are learning how to thrive with your diagnosis. Dosing insulin for meals can definitely be a challenge. Hugs to you and your family too! 😊
I like that you made a point to say it’s NOT PREVENTABLE and it’s NOT CURABLE. so many people think we got diabetes by eating too much sugar and that we can cure ourselves by eating broccoli all day
My in-laws still think this (that it was caused by eating too much sugar, not the broccoli part), despite having it explained in detail many times, by different people.
I cried for almost this whole video. My story is so similar to yours- especially the part about the first few injections. I cried every injection for the first week and it was just so hard. It was cathartic listening to you talk about this as I always feel like I’m trying to avoid my diagnosis and pretend it doesn’t exist or that it’s just an insignificant part of life in the hopes of returning to normalcy. Feels good not to be alone.
Diabetes can be very isolating and it’s so nice to connect with other T1Ds who understand what we’re going through. Accepting I had diabetes was really hard and it felt like going through the stages of grief. I was grieving the health I used to have. I’m still scared of needles, but having a pump has helped with that. I hope you’re doing okay 💙
Dear Laura ...I went through exactly the same, as you described it and I just want to say that I fully empathise and understand all your feelings. It's been exactly the same for me. I want to thank you for your frankness and courage in accepting it. I am still struggling after many years of being insulin dependent but hope one day this changes for us, for the better. I thank you for sharing your experience and making it known...❤
That's really sad and overwhelming. I almost cried listening to you describing that load of information from the endocrinologist and the pile of prescriptions you received. But hey, we get used to it with time. We are indeed super human beings handling pressures for lifelong time
Yes we are super humans! We make life saving decisions multiple times every single day. I agree that we get used to it with time, but there’s still so many things I miss about life before my diagnosis. Wishing you all the best 💙
I just came across your vlogg and your diagnosis story sounds exactly like mine. I was also 25 y/o when I was diagnosed, and so on. Remember this, you are incredible, everyone who does live with t1d they are champions. no-one understands how much this diagnosis affect our lives, we can explain but no-one understands how much work it is around it. It is not just about injecting, controlling your gl and have sweets in your bag it is so much more than that. Thanks for opening up Laura, you are brave :)
Congratulations on finishing your PhD 🎉 I can definitely understand the stress of being diagnosed with T1D in grad school. I felt lucky my diagnosis came towards the end when I was out of the lab and mostly in the write up phase. I hope you’re doing well 💙
Thank you for sharing your story. I was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (in evolution) a couple months ago at age 23. The disbelief, frustration and hurt you described in your video I can 100% relate to. I feel as if I’m still struggling some days to get used to my new reality, as I just started my Masters so I feel overwhelmed with everything
Hi Christina. Dealing with a new diagnosis is a very difficult and overwhelming thing. I sought counselling following my diagnosis, and my counsellor explained that being diagnosed with a chronic illness can be a lot like grief. You are grieving the person and life you used to have. I went through the stages of denial, anger, and sadness before I could arrive at acceptance, but it took me several months to get there. I can definitely relate to the stress of being in graduate school and finding out you have T1D. That feeling of being overwhelmed has gotten so much better with time, and there come a time when this version of yourself will feel like the new “normal”, as hard as it might seem right now. You can do this 💙 Please feel free to reach out to me anytime if you have questions or need some support 😊
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 10 days ago and I just started my B.S. after my diploma. Pressure plays a big part to get it or trigger it. I am 1 month prior my 23rd birthday and I'd say we all are an inspiration to each other.
Hi Laura! I found your channel today after searching for some T1D content. I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago, and your story is the first one I've heard since being diagnosed myself. I had a similar vision thing and thought I was losing my mind. It wasn't until last night that I could see again without my cheater glasses. Thanks for sharing your story. It's already been so helpful for me to help process my own story that's unfolding as well.
Hi Devynn! I wish my doctor had warned me about changes in vision after my blood sugar started to come down following my diagnosis/starting insulin. It was very scary to have that sudden blurry vision that lasted for a couple weeks for me. Wishing you all the best on your diabetes journey. 💙 Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or need some support 😊
i am T1D too and i have weight loss in the 2 yrs .. ive lost 30 lbs. and i cannot seem to GAIN any weight back , yes my eyes have been effected too im on cheaters too.
Thanks for sharing your story. Like to hear more about your senor patch. Want one to monitor low sugar. Had an episode this evening that i passed out. Was fed peanut butter to get sugar in me. Very scary.
Thanks for this video! I was just diagnosed last week and had almost the same experience you did before my diagnosis. I also appreciate hearing you experienced the blurry vision. I'm going through that now and have been worried so it's nice to know it's normal and will go away.
Hi Matthew 😊 I’m so sorry to hear that you are going through this too. How are you doing? The blurry vision was very frustrating to me (and also worried me at the time). It took about 2 weeks for my vision to go back to normal. This also happened for a couple of weeks before my diagnosis too when my blood sugar was high.
Thank you so much for this. I was diagnosed with Type One on the 30th of July and I’ve really been struggling to come to term with it (especially with the panic of not being able to see). It’s really reassuring to hear you speak about your experience.
Hi Ashley! My heart goes out to you during this challenging time. I hope your vision has started to improve and things get back to “normal” soon. You are incredibly strong and will be amazed by how quickly you learn and adjust to this new diagnosis. There is nothing in life you can’t do because you have T1D. Some things just take a little more work than others 💙 Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need some support. You’ve got this 💪🏻
Amazing story. I was diagnosed two mounts before you, at age 30. We have a lot in common, I’m also a biologist and know that it helped me to understand how to manage this new situation. My boyfriend was also there to support me (now my husband) and l can tell you that this situation only made our relationship stronger. Thank you for sharing your story, helping people know they’re not alone... you look so strong and smart and I’m sure you’ll continue to live the full life you have ❤️
Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️ Our backgrounds do sound very similar 😊 Having a science background was really helpful for me, and it sounds like it was for you too. Having the support of your family, friends, and partner can make all the difference in managing a chronic illness. They give me the strength to keep moving forward. I'm glad your partner is so supportive! Wishing you all the best and I hope you're doing well 💙
I also was recently diagnosed with type one after I had covid in the end of November. Age 26. I had a very strong immune response to covid, hives all over my body but I got over it in like 4 days. The diabetes symptoms started a month later and I knew I needed to see a doctor from the weight loss. Doing good at managing blood sugars but now I am endlessly curious about how and why this happens and what we can do to prevent and or find a cure. Much love to you all and all the children who haft to go through these horrible terrifying experiences at such a young age.
Just to add that 2 days after diagnosis I had my first meeting with the diabetes nurse and she took me through how to dial up a dose and got me to inject for the first time using saline which really made a difference as it was painless. I think I would have reacted the same as you if I’d not had to demonstrate and had just been sent off with a load of needles, pens and insulin. Kudos to you! x
I really wish someone had taught me what to do before sending me home. Thankfully my partner had experience giving subcutaneous injections and did my injections for me the first couple of days.
I’m so sorry to hear that. I will be thinking of you and best of luck ❤️ Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or need some support
So good to hear other people going through the same. I was diagnosed 2 months ago, age 30. My biggest problem is my fear of low blood sugar. When I see 90mg and tendence going low in the Freestyle App, my body really is full of fear and panic. Since the diagnoses I couldnˋt really relax for a good hour without fearing the bloodsugar. Sometimes, like now, even sleeping is hard, because I fear to not wake up again. I know it sounds hard. I try to stay positive, but sometimes it's hard. Next week I will go to a special diabetes clinic to learn more about diabetes, hopefully the increase of knowledge will lower my angst.
I hope the specialist diabetes clinic will help expand your knowledge and feel less fear and panic. I really like thediabetictherapist on Instagram for helpful free advice about hypo anxiety and many other mental health tips for people living with diabetes.
@@LauraCravenOfficial Thanks so much! The lectures in the clinic and the advices from the other diabetics there were gold for me. My fear has lowered a lot. I will check out thediabetictherapist, thank you for your answer, Laura!
Thank you so much for sharing.. I was diagnosed in December after i got covid, ended up in a I.C.U with a dka at the age of 42.. I am still so scared and mad why this happened!!
That sounds like a very scary experience. I hope you’re doing okay now. I saw a counsellor after my diagnosis and they explained that being diagnosed with a chronic illness like T1D is a lot like going through the stages of grief because you are mourning the health and life you used to have. I was in denial at first, then I was angry that this was happening to me and sad, and eventually got to a place of acceptance. It took a long time, but I’m happy to be on the other side. Wishing you all the best 💙
I also was recently diagnosed with type one after I had covid in the end of November. Age 26. I had a very strong immune response to covid, hives all over my body but got over like 4 days. The diabetes symptoms started like a month later and I knew I needed to see a doctor from the weight loss. Doing good at managing blood sugars but now I am endlessly curious about how and why this happens and what we can do to prevent and or find a cure. Much love to you all and all the children who haft to go through these horrible terrifying experiences at such a young age.
Hi, I love your video so encouraging. I am 14 years old and I just got diagnosed two weeks from this past Monday. I got diagnosed from going to the doctors and getting a blood work. My mom was getting concerned about me because my hair was red deck, but now it’s like really really dead And also I was drinking a lot and peeing a lot as well. So she took me to the doctors to get bloodwork and the doctor had me do a urine sample. And it turns out my A1c was 14+. When they actually like it to be below 5.5. The doctor called my mom and told her to rush went to the emergency room. This emergency room was in Lincolnton North Carolina. They took my blood sugar and said that it was 472 and they would like me to be around 80 to 120 so that is really high. And then we were told that this hospital doesn’t take kids so they had to drive me all the way to Charlotte over an hour away to take me to and we stay there for about three or four days for them to me and antibiotics. pumped me because I had some infections. And obviously, we had some training with the nutritionist, diabetes, educators, and endocrinologist. You’re right going through. This is going through the grief process first year in denial and you’re sad and angry and then you accept it. I feel like I am indeed denial and sadness and anger portion of this journey. It’s also hard because I’m used to being so independent considering the blind. And then I have to now have my mom or dad and checked me. It’s so frustrating. 15:26
I know this is a late comment on an older video, but thank you for telling your story. Ive just received my diagnosis, and it was scarilly similar to yours with only a different illness leading up to it. I watched the night before i started insulin. The next morning I completely fell apart for a good half hour around that first simple shot, and only my wife could help me through that feeling that everything I'd known as a life before had changed. It feels better knowing it happens to others too. Seriously, thanks for posting this.
Thank you for taking the time to share your story 💙 I wanted to delay that first shot as long as I could to keep on pretending like this wasn’t happening to me. I hope you’re doing okay.
Just stumbled into your video when searching for blood glucose monitors. I was diagnosed with t2d 6 months ago (I'm 52). It's a different type of diabetes as you may know by now. But I'm here to tell you another story. A good friend of mine was diagnosed with t1d at the age of 7, he's now almost 50 and has a perfectly normal life (appart from the insulin injections). He got married and had a kid. I hope that this little story gives you some comfort and courage to also lead a long and healthy life. Thanks for your testimonial. All the best.
I was just diagnosed at 21 about a month ago. Luckily when you google extreme thirst diabetes is the first thing to come up. Doctor clocked me at about a blood sugar of 500. Thanks for sharing!
Wow! I think my blood sugar at diagnosis was pretty similar (27 mmol/L). Diagnosis is a really hard thing to go through and come to terms with. I hope you’re doing okay 😊
Just stumbled across your video! I received my diagnosis two weeks ago at the age of 26 after having undergone surgery for another emergency medical diagnosis. My BGLs were sitting at 24 mmol/L after the surgery but had no obvious symptoms prior to the surgery or even a couple of months before that! I feel like we have similar stories and I am also doing my clinical PhD! I was doing so well in relation to progress on my research and then everything happened all too quickly and I have now planned to take some leave. I remember when I was told that I had T1D, they threw so much information at me and I couldn't process it either. I was in hospital and due to COVID, hospitals were not allowing visitors at that time so I felt so alone. When they taught me about injections and insulin, I couldn't give myself the injections and had to get the nurses to do it because I was terrified and it made it all too real if I gave the injections to myself. When I was discharged, I was in hysterics when I got home, I had so many panic attacks and it felt like my life had come to a halt. My boyfriend also knew that I was panicking and ended up typing out everything that was being said by the educators - I am so grateful for that. Everyone says T1D is a marathon, not a sprint and with time, I hope that this message will start to sink in for me. I'm quite anxious and scared at the moment, but I know it will get easier. Thank you for sharing your experience, it really resonated with me
Hi Chelsea, our diagnosis stories sound very similar! Being diagnosed during my PhD was very stressful, as I'm sure you can relate. I also took a couple of weeks leave after my diagnosis to take time to figure things out. I found it very helpful. It took me a few months to get past my fear of needles. My boyfriend did my injections for me for the first couple of days because I just couldn't do it. I'm glad to hear you have a partner that is so supportive of you and willing to help you with this new diagnosis. Being all alone in the hospital because of COVID sounds so scary. I 100% agree that diabetes is a marathon, not a sprint, but some days are more exhausting than others. There is no right/wrong way to feel or process your diagnosis. I found speaking to a counsellor very helpful. I went through all the stages of grief because I was grieving the healthier version of me. You can do all the things you used to do before T1D, but some things will take a bit more planning or effort than others. I hope you're doing well and please feel free to reach out with any questions or if you need support. 💙
I was diagnosed in July, 1970 at age 16. I was regularly getting up multiple times a night, peeing away 10-15 pounds. At first it was put down to excessive exercise which would make me thirsty. When I mentioned this to my mom, she took me to the doctor. I was 5’8” and down to 115 lb. My blood sugar was about 1200 (15).
Laura I’m shocked that they sent you home for a week after being diagnosed. When I was diagnosed at age 17 my BS was 560 and I weighed 84 lbs. They immediately admitted me into the hospital. I stayed for 9 days for training and education about T1D. This was 39 years ago. It scares me that in this day and age doctors are so ignorant and sent you home.
Yes, my blood sugar was +300 and my A1c was 13%, but they didn’t tell me those numbers until I came back a week later. Had I known that I probably would have gone to the ER instead of going home for a week. I’m glad nothing bad happened to me in that time, but it easily could have happened.
Thanks so much for sharing. I am sure your videos will be helpful for other new diabetics. I am very fortunate. Diagnosed at 29 close to 40 years ago. I have no signs of complications.- and it has forced me to eat better and exercise more than I otherwise might have. Still many others with good control have complications so luck., blessing or genetics must be responsible. Started watching your channel because my sugars have been higher lately so I am thinking of getting a pump.
I just stumbled across your channel. Your story is so encouraging and you are such a positive and strong person. I am a doctor so I know how hard is this for you. Keep your head up and wish you all the best!
I got my T1D diagnosed about 5.5 years ago. I was seeing my Endocrinologist for something differrent. Then as the end of my appointment, I go the Vampires to do blood draws. I was driving home and my phone went off. It was actually my doctor. He told me to park in a safe location and then call 911. So I did. The ED told me that I had a glucose level was at 698. The strange thing was I didn't have all the classic symptoms except for a dry mouth . I got put in the ICU and then critical care unit. And, then home with no training. Stay health.
It’s lucky that your endocrinologist was able to catch it before you had severe symptoms! I found the dry mouth was one of the most annoying symptoms leading up to diagnosis. No matter how much water I drank I was still thirsty. Hope you’re doing well 😊
Thank you. I just found this having been newly diagnosed. My story similar to yours. At the moment I'm scared and anxious. But your video gave me some courage. Thank you
Hi Rachel. I was scared and anxious too, and I know you can do this 💙 You will be amazed by how quickly you learn and adjust to the changes in your life. You can do anything you want to 😊
I’ve had Type 1 Diabetes for over 16 years. I was diagnosed at age 11. Had all the classic symptoms and my pediatrician at time said it was probably related to Puberty 🤦🏽♀️🙄. My mother wasn’t convinced at all with his evaluation. She took me to the emergency room because I was throwing up that day. When I got to the hospital the attending physician said my symptoms were related to a urine infection. I spent 4 hours in the emergency room with only I.V. fluids and antibiotics. Went back home and I slept. My mom woke me up to have dinner and at that point I couldn’t walk. My dad had to carry me to take to the hospital again. When they saw the blood work from the first I went in my BS level was over 500!! I was admitted to the intensive care because I was in full on DKA!!
Hi Marie! That sounds like a very scary diagnosis experience. Your parents definitely had good intuition to know that something was very wrong. Congratulations on being a level 16 diabetic! I hope you’re doing well 😊
Thank you for sharing that experience. I don't have diabetes yet but the signs are trying to show up maybe I have to go for my diagnosis so that I be sure
The thirst is in response to the urination, not the other way around. Your body was using urination to try to eliminate the sugar in your bloodstream, causing dehydration, causing extreme thirst.
I have been diagnosed last month and still adjusting to things. At first, I thought it was just normal that I'm feeling tired always and being thirsty all the time. What also got me concerned and to prompt me to consult with a doctor was when I lose weight rapidly like 15kgs. in just over two months without having some diet or exercise. First low blood sugar incident was very scary.
I have diabetes type 1 I was diagnosed at age 26 I'm now 36 I never really expected it or took it seriously untill recently I was emitted in hospital in May 2022 becuse I just gave up on my life didn't want to deal with it anymore jesus christ saved me on that day he gave me a new life now I'm dealing with my condition now I'm taking my insulin and doing well my message to you would be keep strong becuse you will have good days and bad days it sometimes gets hard to cope with god bless for sharing this
The test didn’t require fasting. My blood sugar was >20 mmol/L and my A1c was 13%. It was quite obvious I had diabetes regardless of if I’d eaten before the test. It may have required a fasting test if my symptoms were less severe.
I might be T1D and honestly it's been rough this video made me cry because I have similar systems and just waiting on the results. It's been very scary and intense
I’m literally crying because I went through the same thing. Waking up at night to use the bathroom also being extremely thirsty losing crazy amounts of weight. I did ignore it and I was thinking I am fine but I wasn’t and now I need a insulin pump attached to my body because I was in denial and refused to see a specialist or go to the doctor to check myself out so please everyone get checked out it’s serious.
im a t1d and i got dignosed back in october it was really hard to comprehend i spent 4 days 3 night in the hospital and it was really really really hard but i had sever weightloss and i was really thirsty.
Thanks for making videos! I got diagnosed type 1 a couple weeks ago at age 40. Same symptoms you described. Got to roll with the punches. New normal I guess👍
It's harder when you have no idea what's going on especially when you're diagnosed with type1as a youth and type 2 as an adult and have symptoms of impaired glucose issues
I just got diagnosed, I am also 25. I am just stressed out because it took 10 days for the lab result to process to get the confirmation. They misdiagnosed me with type 2 before the final antibody test came back. They even gave me metformin in the ED and it didn’t help. After I went to the Ed for 500 blood sugar then it took 2 weeks to get insulin for me. I just got all my supplies today. I know it wouldn’t be like this without COVID. COVID sucks.
I'm so sorry that you weren't given the correct diagnosis right away. That sounds very frustrating and scary. My blood sugar at diagnosis was 27 mmol/L (486). I remember how terrible I felt leading up to being put on insulin. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need some support. T1D can be very challenging to learn how to live with, but it is possible 😊 I hope you're doing well.
Hi I don't know if I have a diabetes but I've been sick for 11 weeks or more and I have the symptoms of diabetes . I don't know if I do but please reach out cuz I need some help about if I have diabetes . Have a great day .
Definitely, I have been keeping my blood sugar level normal. But I need to try new things. Like insulin pump . I don't know how could I get those details!!! I have been working in the UAE.
I was diagnose with tipe1 diabetes before my 33 Birthday, nearly 2years ago, I remember thirst was so bad, and couldn't walk,feel like will pass out any minute,my eyesight was so bad at that moment and was loosing weight quick, but most annoying was Berry taste in my mouth. I still can deal with it, don't think I will 😞
Thank you I’ve been feeling like this for like two months and when I take my blood sugar (my mam has type 2 diabetes) my blood sugar was 1.1 the first time so I’ve been taking my blood sugar every time I feel Ill and it’s always high my mam is going to take me to the doctors to see if I have it
Laura - my grandfather was TID and I was able to watch him my whole life on his diet. He lived to be in his 80's. Diagnosed at 18! Banting gave him his first shot! Follow your diet and never be discouraged. Some days will be good and some bad as you are in the honeymoon stage. I just finished mine. 2.5 years in. keep the taith younger sister!
Thank you so much for sharing this story! It was so lucky that your grandfather was diagnosed at a time after insulin was discovered, and even more amazing that Sir Frederick Banting was the one to give him his shot. ❤️
@@LauraCravenOfficial Thank you for your kind words. I want you to soldier on younger girlfriend. All good and you stay safe and healthy through Corona.
I recently had a yearly physical and found out my A1C is at 14. I have other symptoms to include sudden weight loss. I’m upset about it and currently trying to confirm my results.
Plz upload type1D food recipes...how to stay motivated to exercise during rainy or fog days...and exercise best to help sugar levels come down..i love tto see ur day in the life or week in the life of a diabetes..then if we have high sugar levels during fasting blood sugar at early morning what we have to do make it come down slowly...and tq for all the info..so helpful
Hi! Thanks for sharing your story. I know this was posted a year ago but I just stumbled upon it. We are very similar stories… I was diagnosed with Type 1 at 23 years old and even have the same experience of getting a call from my doctor at work and having my boyfriend help me with injections. If you want to connect let me know! Hope you’re doing well!
I started getting symptoms of diabetes after mono also i am now diagnosed type 1 but there is no family history do you know if there is a connection cause i was also diagnosed later in life wich is uncommon for type 1
It sounds like you and I have a very similar diagnosis story. I’ve read about many people being diagnosed with autoimmune diseases after viral infections. Mono is caused by the Epstein Barr virus. I think there may be a connection there, but I need to do more research into it.
Hello, thank you for that story, It really helped hearing the lead up with diagnosis - learning about what symptoms you had!! I was wondering if a transplant surgery is something you could do in the future, or does being autoimmune counter this so it's not a viable option? Have you heard of any technology, drugs, surgery etc that might exist in 5 - 10 years that could possibly improve your situation? Do you make meals in bulk... as a way to (possibly) save time? Your absolute favourite meal you are able to regularly eat? Lastly, what is a bad day like for you (diabetes related), how does it effect you & what helps you get back on track & feeling better? Truly best wishes to you, thank you for sharing & Sorry for all the questions, I certainly don't expect answers - I'm just trying to learn as much as I can!
Hello! Thank you for watching :) I'm glad that you enjoyed it. I think there are a couple of beta-cell transplant trials going on and some medications that help prolong the honeymoon phase of T1D, but I'm not familiar with the details. It looks like there is lots of promising research going on at the moment and my endo is always optimistic that a cure will come along in the next 10 years. I'm hoping there will be smarter insulin pumps/CGMs in the near future that will take a lot of the burden off of the patient. I usually make my meals in bulk because cooking can involve a lot of measurements and weighing of ingredients to count carbs accurately and I would rather measure things once. My absolute favourite meal is pasta and I do eat it regularly. I usually buy gluten free pasta (not because I need to eat gluten free) because it is lower in carbs, higher in protein, and has a lower glycemic index so it doesn't spike my blood sugar. I'm very grateful that I haven't had too many bad diabetes days. The worst days are when I'm sick and it feels like no amount of insulin can help bring my blood sugars down. I feel frustrated that there isn't a lot I can do besides drinking water and taking insulin to make sure I don't get ketones. I try to remind myself that each day is another opportunity to get things right and not to get down on myself when my blood sugar isn't where I want it to be. Diabetes is a marathon, not a sprint.
I have questions about how u gained your weight back.. i have not yet gained any weight back.. im on 2 pens as well ,and been diabetic for 2 years.. how did u gain the weight back??
Hello! It was something that took a couple years for me as well. I had a lot of fear about food after my diagnosis because I was so worried about how it would impact my blood sugar. My diabetes dietician is very helpful and challenges me to eat the foods I enjoy and learn how to bolus for them.
So I’m wondering if it was the Mono infection that kicked off your T1. 6 weeks before I was diagnosed I had a week long stomach bug that was so weird and variable in symptoms that at the time I put it down to a viral and not bacterial infection. Also my mum has MS so I think this was where the genetic predisposition to autoimmune disease comes from. Do you also have autoimmune disease in your family?
I often wonder if the Epstein Barr various triggered some kind of autoimmune event. Yes, autoimmune diseases run in my family. My grandfather had MS. There is also lots of arthritis in my family.
@@emmanuellathomas5629 Nope you maybe shitting about type 2 Diabetes… A totally different animal to type 1 diabetes. Autoimmune and not lifestyle caused at all. Get your shit together Emanuuella before you post a whole load of crap while completely embarrassing yourself.
With this diagnosis, you need to keep sugar under control and everything will be OK. I don't know what country you are from, but now in 2022 there is everything for diabetes management. Don't worry, everything will be fine.
@@emmanuellathomas5629 Unfortunately, it is impossible to completely cure diabetes now, because due mainly to stress, the immune system begins to attack its own pancreatic b cells, which can no longer be restored. But now there are all means of controlling diabetes and maintaining the health of the body: syringe pens, pumps, constant glucose monitoring, various insulins.It is important to keep the levels of glycated hemoglobin, albumin and cholesterol under control.
Hello, how long did you have to fast for before getting blood work done? I’m so nervous but I need to see a Dr right away because I urinate too much and have other similar symptoms. I’m scared but I know I’ll eventually go see the Dr.
I did not have to fast for the blood work that confirmed my diagnosis. My blood sugar was so high that it would have been detected whether or not I was fasting. The most nerve wracking part for me was not knowing what was wrong. I was also very scared to go to the doctor, but it was the only way to determine the cause of the problem and start to feel better 😊
Thanks for sharing, I was diagnosed with diabetes at the end of September, with the same blood test and I’m on insulin tablets, so I think it’s type 2, I live in Zimbabwe and the tests to determine which diabetes I have are waaaay to expensive and not available in the country lol. (I don’t think I could handle injections anyway as I hate needles 😂😂😅) Again thanks this video helps me process my situation a lil bit better ❤️👊🏾
Thank you for sharing 💙I’m glad to hear it’s helping you process your situation a bit better. I’m sorry to hear that appropriate testing is not affordable or accessible in your country.
I’ve been sick for years, and no one can put their finger on it. A few years ago, I lost about 30 pounds and was vomiting almost every day. In the past few months I’ve been feeling worse, I haven’t lost any more weight, but I often feel dizzy to the point where I’m clumsy, I sweat a lot, have really vivid dreams, feel anxious for no reason, my hair is falling out. I’ve had excessive thirst and hunger for the past few months, hunger more often than thirst, I’ll feel like I’m starving even if I had just eaten lunch a couple hours before. I’m super sensitive to foods and drinks high in sugar, I’ll have a cocktail and it will be like I had triple the drinks I had, I’ll get really sick after only 2 drinks, like almost pass out. I’ve been tested for so many things, but I’m being tested for diabetes this week. I suspected low blood sugar because of my need to eat and I feel better temporarily when I do, but I do have all of these symptoms. Especially fatigue, I feel my energy deteriorates every day (I was a competitive cheerleader and now I can barely go for a run). I feel like I would be a lot sicker or even dead by now if I had T1D but I’ve learned to live with some pretty scary symptoms, so I guess I’ll find out this week 🤷🏼♀️
I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve been feeling unwell for so long. I hope that your medical team finds an answer and suitable treatment for you soon. That sounds incredibly frustrating and quite the burden on your quality of life. I hope you’re doing okay and I’ll be sending positive thoughts your way.
I lost 50 pounds in 2 1/2 months :( I was diagnosed on sept 17th of 2021. Dka is How I found out as I spent 9 days in the icu. My left leg was paralyzed for 2 months from going into DKA and passing out in my back yard and I wasn’t found for 3 hours. I now suffer from “ Complex Regional Pain Syndrome”. My life has changed so much since that day. I struggle every day and my drs are soooooo lazy. They don’t want to help me get a pump at all. I just wanna give up some days
I have a question. The last like week or so I have been really thirsty and I’ve felt tired and weird for about two weeks. Should I go to the doctor? I don’t want to be dramatic or for people to think I am but I also want to be safe and healthy
I’m not a medical professional, but if you feel like something is wrong it’s always best to speak to your doctor. The test requires a blood draw and you would know the answer very quickly. Sending positive thoughts your way 💙
I have diabetes and I’m 13. I just got diagnosed and really like videos like this to help me feel like I’m not alone. Thank you
Hope you’re doing well and sending positive thoughts your way 💙
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@@LauraCravenOfficial u can be cure your type 1 diabetes by stem cell therapy
Same I have diabetes and I’m 11 and I like football my story though is I went to the ER
I also hade celiac
Just got diagnosed a couple weeks ago at age 27. The endless thirst and frustration of peeing 5 times a night is truly indescribable. I'm also in the middle of my PhD! This is the most relatable video I've ever seen.
There is never a good time to be diagnosed with diabetes, but I think during grad school is near the top of the list! I hope you’re doing okay 😊 I was so relieved when I started insulin that the thirst was finally gone after so many months. I was exhausted from having to wake up that many times during the night. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need some support! 😊
We just found out my grandson who I call Little Bucket because he plays basketball with me. That he has Type 1, and he is currently in the hospital. The doctor just told him about the injections and that there is no cure for it. So naturally he is crying and so is his mother. Once he feels better. I will have him watch some of these videos on YT. I hope they will help him with this. And he has always been healthy. Thank you for sharing your story.
Hey! I am a type one (going on 7 years) and i know that you (and many in this audience) are new diabetics. I remember what it felt like to search for others going through the same thing. I just want to sat that this is a hard hard thing to go through and process and understand (sometimes even years after your diaversary) and i just want to say--to anyone who may need to hear it--that it is going to be okay, and that there is a community of us out here who understand and care deeply ❤️
You are so kind and that is excellent advice ❤️ Thank you 😊
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In June of 2020 I had my yearly checkup done and everything was perfect. By August of that same year I lost about 35 lbs pretty quickly and was VERY thirsty and tired. I'm 6'2" tall and was 178 lbs. I decided to go see a doctor and my blood sugar was 598! I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 45! Talk about a shock! Insulin dependent for the rest of my life now. I'm just thankful that I didn't just ignore it.
I was also shocked by how quickly it can happen! Good on you for acting fast and not ignoring the symptoms 😊
When i first got diagnosed i was on the brink of being in coma and I remember that the doctor saying to me that my bloodsugar was at around 35/45 when it should be 4/7 im grateful that im alive but its so hard living with all the equipment
That sounds like a scary experience! The technology is great to make life easier, but diabetes is still hard and a lot of work. Hope you’re doing well 💙
@@LauraCravenOfficial i am doing well as of now simply tired because of it even tho its been 1.9 years since i was diagnosed
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Thank you so much for sharing your story. Our 16 year old daughter was just diagnosed yesterday and we feel scared and devastated for her. We are so grateful to have your story to share with her. It will help her to see your honesty and your admirable strength in adjusting to face your new challenges. Thank you.
Thinking of you and your daughter 💙 You will be amazed with how much you will learn so quickly. Wishing you all the best.
Laura - Stay strong. I was put in ICU and ended up in coma. DKA and ended up staying for 10 days. I had all the same symptoms but put it down to menopause! I was 56 when diagnosed. All good now. That was 2.5 years ago. The biggest challenge is learning how much insulin to take. Please stay strong. I know the confusion, first time the nurses make my own shot was scary. Hugs to you and your family!
I was amazed to learn that T1D can happen at any age when I got diagnosed. Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad you recovered from DKA and are learning how to thrive with your diagnosis. Dosing insulin for meals can definitely be a challenge. Hugs to you and your family too! 😊
I was diagnosed with t1d recently too. Sending you so much strength and love🥰
I like that you made a point to say it’s NOT PREVENTABLE and it’s NOT CURABLE.
so many people think we got diabetes by eating too much sugar and that we can cure ourselves by eating broccoli all day
It’s so frustrating that some people think type one diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar! 🤦♀️
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My in-laws still think this (that it was caused by eating too much sugar, not the broccoli part), despite having it explained in detail many times, by different people.
I cried for almost this whole video. My story is so similar to yours- especially the part about the first few injections. I cried every injection for the first week and it was just so hard. It was cathartic listening to you talk about this as I always feel like I’m trying to avoid my diagnosis and pretend it doesn’t exist or that it’s just an insignificant part of life in the hopes of returning to normalcy. Feels good not to be alone.
Diabetes can be very isolating and it’s so nice to connect with other T1Ds who understand what we’re going through. Accepting I had diabetes was really hard and it felt like going through the stages of grief. I was grieving the health I used to have. I’m still scared of needles, but having a pump has helped with that. I hope you’re doing okay 💙
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Dear Laura ...I went through exactly the same, as you described it and I just want to say that I fully empathise and understand all your feelings. It's been exactly the same for me. I want to thank you for your frankness and courage in accepting it. I am still struggling after many years of being insulin dependent but hope one day this changes for us, for the better. I thank you for sharing your experience and making it known...❤
That's really sad and overwhelming. I almost cried listening to you describing that load of information from the endocrinologist and the pile of prescriptions you received. But hey, we get used to it with time. We are indeed super human beings handling pressures for lifelong time
Yes we are super humans! We make life saving decisions multiple times every single day. I agree that we get used to it with time, but there’s still so many things I miss about life before my diagnosis. Wishing you all the best 💙
I just came across your vlogg and your diagnosis story sounds exactly like mine. I was also 25 y/o when I was diagnosed, and so on. Remember this, you are incredible, everyone who does live with t1d they are champions. no-one understands how much this diagnosis affect our lives, we can explain but no-one understands how much work it is around it. It is not just about injecting, controlling your gl and have sweets in your bag it is so much more than that. Thanks for opening up Laura, you are brave :)
Thank you for your kind words 💙
This video is one of the first videos that I watched after getting my diagnosis. Thank you, it helped me cope
❤️ thank you
I was just diagnosed 4 month before the end of my PhD. thank you for your video.
Congratulations on finishing your PhD 🎉 I can definitely understand the stress of being diagnosed with T1D in grad school. I felt lucky my diagnosis came towards the end when I was out of the lab and mostly in the write up phase. I hope you’re doing well 💙
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Same thing, at 64...(LADA). Part of my life now, bit of a hassle but manageable. Courage Laura !
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Thank you for sharing your story. I was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (in evolution) a couple months ago at age 23. The disbelief, frustration and hurt you described in your video I can 100% relate to. I feel as if I’m still struggling some days to get used to my new reality, as I just started my Masters so I feel overwhelmed with everything
Hi Christina. Dealing with a new diagnosis is a very difficult and overwhelming thing. I sought counselling following my diagnosis, and my counsellor explained that being diagnosed with a chronic illness can be a lot like grief. You are grieving the person and life you used to have. I went through the stages of denial, anger, and sadness before I could arrive at acceptance, but it took me several months to get there. I can definitely relate to the stress of being in graduate school and finding out you have T1D. That feeling of being overwhelmed has gotten so much better with time, and there come a time when this version of yourself will feel like the new “normal”, as hard as it might seem right now. You can do this 💙 Please feel free to reach out to me anytime if you have questions or need some support 😊
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 10 days ago and I just started my B.S. after my diploma. Pressure plays a big part to get it or trigger it. I am 1 month prior my 23rd birthday and I'd say we all are an inspiration to each other.
Hi Laura! I found your channel today after searching for some T1D content. I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago, and your story is the first one I've heard since being diagnosed myself. I had a similar vision thing and thought I was losing my mind. It wasn't until last night that I could see again without my cheater glasses. Thanks for sharing your story. It's already been so helpful for me to help process my own story that's unfolding as well.
Hi Devynn! I wish my doctor had warned me about changes in vision after my blood sugar started to come down following my diagnosis/starting insulin. It was very scary to have that sudden blurry vision that lasted for a couple weeks for me. Wishing you all the best on your diabetes journey. 💙 Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or need some support 😊
i am T1D too and i have weight loss in the 2 yrs .. ive lost 30 lbs. and i cannot seem to GAIN any weight back , yes my eyes have been effected too im on cheaters too.
Thanks for sharing your story. Like to hear more about your senor patch. Want one to monitor low sugar. Had an episode this evening that i passed out. Was fed peanut butter to get sugar in me. Very scary.
Thanks for this video! I was just diagnosed last week and had almost the same experience you did before my diagnosis. I also appreciate hearing you experienced the blurry vision. I'm going through that now and have been worried so it's nice to know it's normal and will go away.
Hi Matthew 😊 I’m so sorry to hear that you are going through this too. How are you doing? The blurry vision was very frustrating to me (and also worried me at the time). It took about 2 weeks for my vision to go back to normal. This also happened for a couple of weeks before my diagnosis too when my blood sugar was high.
Laura❤❤❤ thanks for sharing your story. I'm type 1, diagnosed July 7 2023 as Type 2 and love to hear how fellow TD1"s cop anr, eat.
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Thank you so much for this. I was diagnosed with Type One on the 30th of July and I’ve really been struggling to come to term with it (especially with the panic of not being able to see). It’s really reassuring to hear you speak about your experience.
Hi Ashley! My heart goes out to you during this challenging time. I hope your vision has started to improve and things get back to “normal” soon. You are incredibly strong and will be amazed by how quickly you learn and adjust to this new diagnosis. There is nothing in life you can’t do because you have T1D. Some things just take a little more work than others 💙 Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need some support. You’ve got this 💪🏻
Amazing story. I was diagnosed two mounts before you, at age 30. We have a lot in common, I’m also a biologist and know that it helped me to understand how to manage this new situation. My boyfriend was also there to support me (now my husband) and l can tell you that this situation only made our relationship stronger. Thank you for sharing your story, helping people know they’re not alone... you look so strong and smart and I’m sure you’ll continue to live the full life you have ❤️
Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️ Our backgrounds do sound very similar 😊 Having a science background was really helpful for me, and it sounds like it was for you too. Having the support of your family, friends, and partner can make all the difference in managing a chronic illness. They give me the strength to keep moving forward. I'm glad your partner is so supportive! Wishing you all the best and I hope you're doing well 💙
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I also was recently diagnosed with type one after I had covid in the end of November. Age 26. I had a very strong immune response to covid, hives all over my body but I got over it in like 4 days. The diabetes symptoms started a month later and I knew I needed to see a doctor from the weight loss. Doing good at managing blood sugars but now I am endlessly curious about how and why this happens and what we can do to prevent and or find a cure. Much love to you all and all the children who haft to go through these horrible terrifying experiences at such a young age.
I am also curious about people developing T1D after an infection. Best of luck to you and wishing you all the best 💙
My partner was diagnosed T1D at 37 years of age, shortly after exposure to covid. Google around and somehow, there is data and a connection .
Just to add that 2 days after diagnosis I had my first meeting with the diabetes nurse and she took me through how to dial up a dose and got me to inject for the first time using saline which really made a difference as it was painless. I think I would have reacted the same as you if I’d not had to demonstrate and had just been sent off with a load of needles, pens and insulin. Kudos to you! x
I really wish someone had taught me what to do before sending me home. Thankfully my partner had experience giving subcutaneous injections and did my injections for me the first couple of days.
Hope you’re doing well. I also have type 1 diabetes. It’s a challenge day to day but I try to live my life as best I can.
T1D is challenging and tiring. It’s a 24/7 job without any breaks. You are so strong for living your life as best that you can every single day 💙
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I feel like I have this. thank you so much for sharing your story. Going to the specialist next week.
I’m so sorry to hear that. I will be thinking of you and best of luck ❤️ Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or need some support
Definitely get checked to be safe.
Awesome video you explain everything so well! You should continue making diabetes videos!
Thank you so much! There’s a new diabetes video coming tomorrow 😊
So good to hear other people going through the same. I was diagnosed 2 months ago, age 30. My biggest problem is my fear of low blood sugar. When I see 90mg and tendence going low in the Freestyle App, my body really is full of fear and panic. Since the diagnoses I couldnˋt really relax for a good hour without fearing the bloodsugar. Sometimes, like now, even sleeping is hard, because I fear to not wake up again. I know it sounds hard. I try to stay positive, but sometimes it's hard. Next week I will go to a special diabetes clinic to learn more about diabetes, hopefully the increase of knowledge will lower my angst.
I hope the specialist diabetes clinic will help expand your knowledge and feel less fear and panic. I really like thediabetictherapist on Instagram for helpful free advice about hypo anxiety and many other mental health tips for people living with diabetes.
@@LauraCravenOfficial Thanks so much! The lectures in the clinic and the advices from the other diabetics there were gold for me. My fear has lowered a lot. I will check out thediabetictherapist, thank you for your answer, Laura!
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Thanks for sharing your story! I've been a T1D for 20+ years. I'm an Omnipod/Dexcom user and my last A1C was 5.8.
Way to go! That’s awesome 😊
Do you have any other condition with type 1diabetes
That's awesome! There's this guy I found on UA-cam. He is a T1D. His channel is FTF warrior. He has a lot of great resources.
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Thank you so much for sharing.. I was diagnosed in December after i got covid, ended up in a I.C.U with a dka at the age of 42.. I am still so scared and mad why this happened!!
That sounds like a very scary experience. I hope you’re doing okay now. I saw a counsellor after my diagnosis and they explained that being diagnosed with a chronic illness like T1D is a lot like going through the stages of grief because you are mourning the health and life you used to have. I was in denial at first, then I was angry that this was happening to me and sad, and eventually got to a place of acceptance. It took a long time, but I’m happy to be on the other side. Wishing you all the best 💙
I also was recently diagnosed with type one after I had covid in the end of November. Age 26. I had a very strong immune response to covid, hives all over my body but got over like 4 days. The diabetes symptoms started like a month later and I knew I needed to see a doctor from the weight loss. Doing good at managing blood sugars but now I am endlessly curious about how and why this happens and what we can do to prevent and or find a cure. Much love to you all and all the children who haft to go through these horrible terrifying experiences at such a young age.
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Just hit the 50th yr of being T1D,,,So much has changed since I was diagnosed...Keep positive
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Hi, I love your video so encouraging. I am 14 years old and I just got diagnosed two weeks from this past Monday. I got diagnosed from going to the doctors and getting a blood work. My mom was getting concerned about me because my hair was red deck, but now it’s like really really dead And also I was drinking a lot and peeing a lot as well. So she took me to the doctors to get bloodwork and the doctor had me do a urine sample. And it turns out my A1c was 14+. When they actually like it to be below 5.5. The doctor called my mom and told her to rush went to the emergency room. This emergency room was in Lincolnton North Carolina. They took my blood sugar and said that it was 472 and they would like me to be around 80 to 120 so that is really high. And then we were told that this hospital doesn’t take kids so they had to drive me all the way to Charlotte over an hour away to take me to and we stay there for about three or four days for them to me and antibiotics. pumped me because I had some infections. And obviously, we had some training with the nutritionist, diabetes, educators, and endocrinologist. You’re right going through. This is going through the grief process first year in denial and you’re sad and angry and then you accept it. I feel like I am indeed denial and sadness and anger portion of this journey. It’s also hard because I’m used to being so independent considering the blind. And then I have to now have my mom or dad and checked me. It’s so frustrating. 15:26
I know this is a late comment on an older video, but thank you for telling your story. Ive just received my diagnosis, and it was scarilly similar to yours with only a different illness leading up to it. I watched the night before i started insulin. The next morning I completely fell apart for a good half hour around that first simple shot, and only my wife could help me through that feeling that everything I'd known as a life before had changed. It feels better knowing it happens to others too. Seriously, thanks for posting this.
Thank you for taking the time to share your story 💙 I wanted to delay that first shot as long as I could to keep on pretending like this wasn’t happening to me. I hope you’re doing okay.
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Just stumbled into your video when searching for blood glucose monitors. I was diagnosed with t2d 6 months ago (I'm 52). It's a different type of diabetes as you may know by now. But I'm here to tell you another story. A good friend of mine was diagnosed with t1d at the age of 7, he's now almost 50 and has a perfectly normal life (appart from the insulin injections). He got married and had a kid. I hope that this little story gives you some comfort and courage to also lead a long and healthy life. Thanks for your testimonial. All the best.
Thank you so much Joao! That was a lovely story. We may have two different types of diabetes, but so much is the same! I hope you’re doing well 😊
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I was just diagnosed at 21 about a month ago. Luckily when you google extreme thirst diabetes is the first thing to come up. Doctor clocked me at about a blood sugar of 500. Thanks for sharing!
Wow! I think my blood sugar at diagnosis was pretty similar (27 mmol/L). Diagnosis is a really hard thing to go through and come to terms with. I hope you’re doing okay 😊
Thanks! About to get my G6. Never thought I'd ever get a medical advice, not to mention be so hyped for one. Love the vids!
Just stumbled across your video! I received my diagnosis two weeks ago at the age of 26 after having undergone surgery for another emergency medical diagnosis. My BGLs were sitting at 24 mmol/L after the surgery but had no obvious symptoms prior to the surgery or even a couple of months before that! I feel like we have similar stories and I am also doing my clinical PhD! I was doing so well in relation to progress on my research and then everything happened all too quickly and I have now planned to take some leave. I remember when I was told that I had T1D, they threw so much information at me and I couldn't process it either. I was in hospital and due to COVID, hospitals were not allowing visitors at that time so I felt so alone. When they taught me about injections and insulin, I couldn't give myself the injections and had to get the nurses to do it because I was terrified and it made it all too real if I gave the injections to myself. When I was discharged, I was in hysterics when I got home, I had so many panic attacks and it felt like my life had come to a halt. My boyfriend also knew that I was panicking and ended up typing out everything that was being said by the educators - I am so grateful for that. Everyone says T1D is a marathon, not a sprint and with time, I hope that this message will start to sink in for me. I'm quite anxious and scared at the moment, but I know it will get easier. Thank you for sharing your experience, it really resonated with me
Hi Chelsea, our diagnosis stories sound very similar! Being diagnosed during my PhD was very stressful, as I'm sure you can relate. I also took a couple of weeks leave after my diagnosis to take time to figure things out. I found it very helpful. It took me a few months to get past my fear of needles. My boyfriend did my injections for me for the first couple of days because I just couldn't do it. I'm glad to hear you have a partner that is so supportive of you and willing to help you with this new diagnosis. Being all alone in the hospital because of COVID sounds so scary.
I 100% agree that diabetes is a marathon, not a sprint, but some days are more exhausting than others. There is no right/wrong way to feel or process your diagnosis. I found speaking to a counsellor very helpful. I went through all the stages of grief because I was grieving the healthier version of me. You can do all the things you used to do before T1D, but some things will take a bit more planning or effort than others. I hope you're doing well and please feel free to reach out with any questions or if you need support. 💙
I was diagnosed in July, 1970 at age 16. I was regularly getting up multiple times a night, peeing away 10-15 pounds. At first it was put down to excessive exercise which would make me thirsty. When I mentioned this to my mom, she took me to the doctor. I was 5’8” and down to 115 lb. My blood sugar was about 1200 (15).
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Laura I’m shocked that they sent you home for a week after being diagnosed. When I was diagnosed at age 17 my BS was 560 and I weighed 84 lbs. They immediately admitted me into the hospital. I stayed for 9 days for training and education about T1D. This was 39 years ago. It scares me that in this day and age doctors are so ignorant and sent you home.
Yes, my blood sugar was +300 and my A1c was 13%, but they didn’t tell me those numbers until I came back a week later. Had I known that I probably would have gone to the ER instead of going home for a week. I’m glad nothing bad happened to me in that time, but it easily could have happened.
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Thanks so much for sharing.
I am sure your videos will be helpful for other new diabetics.
I am very fortunate.
Diagnosed at 29 close to 40 years ago.
I have no signs of complications.- and it has forced me to eat better and exercise more than I otherwise might have.
Still many others with good control have complications so luck., blessing or genetics must be responsible.
Started watching your channel because my sugars have been higher lately so I am thinking of getting a pump.
I just stumbled across your channel. Your story is so encouraging and you are such a positive and strong person. I am a doctor so I know how hard is this for you. Keep your head up and wish you all the best!
Thank you so much for your words of encouragement, Alan 😊
Well told. Great stuff.
I got my T1D diagnosed about 5.5 years ago. I was seeing my Endocrinologist for something differrent. Then as the end of my appointment, I go the Vampires to do blood draws. I was driving home and my phone went off. It was actually my doctor. He told me to park in a safe location and then call 911. So I did. The ED told me that I had a glucose level was at 698. The strange thing was I didn't have all the classic symptoms except for a dry mouth . I got put in the ICU and then critical care unit. And, then home with no training.
Stay health.
It’s lucky that your endocrinologist was able to catch it before you had severe symptoms! I found the dry mouth was one of the most annoying symptoms leading up to diagnosis. No matter how much water I drank I was still thirsty. Hope you’re doing well 😊
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I know how hard it is I have had Type one diabetes for 11 years I have struggled a lot but I Found my way Pretty quickly. ❤❤
I’m watching this because I suspect my 8 year old grandson may be diabetic. Thank you for sharing
Thank you. I just found this having been newly diagnosed. My story similar to yours. At the moment I'm scared and anxious. But your video gave me some courage. Thank you
Hi Rachel. I was scared and anxious too, and I know you can do this 💙 You will be amazed by how quickly you learn and adjust to the changes in your life. You can do anything you want to 😊
@@LauraCravenOfficial thank you ❤️
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Sorry to hear that it happened to you. Hope you can continue what you like to do and stay well
Thank you! I am absolutely still able to do all the things I love, however some take more work and planning than others. 😊
@@LauraCravenOfficial All the best!
I’ve had Type 1 Diabetes for over 16 years. I was diagnosed at age 11. Had all the classic symptoms and my pediatrician at time said it was probably related to Puberty 🤦🏽♀️🙄. My mother wasn’t convinced at all with his evaluation. She took me to the emergency room because I was throwing up that day. When I got to the hospital the attending physician said my symptoms were related to a urine infection. I spent 4 hours in the emergency room with only I.V. fluids and antibiotics. Went back home and I slept. My mom woke me up to have dinner and at that point I couldn’t walk. My dad had to carry me to take to the hospital again. When they saw the blood work from the first I went in my BS level was over 500!! I was admitted to the intensive care because I was in full on DKA!!
Hi Marie! That sounds like a very scary diagnosis experience. Your parents definitely had good intuition to know that something was very wrong. Congratulations on being a level 16 diabetic! I hope you’re doing well 😊
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Thank you for sharing that experience. I don't have diabetes yet but the signs are trying to show up maybe I have to go for my diagnosis so that I be sure
When I was diagnosed I said I wasn’t going to buy a diabetes bag because that made it real. I bought a diabetes bag a month later.
The thirst is in response to the urination, not the other way around. Your body was using urination to try to eliminate the sugar in your bloodstream, causing dehydration, causing extreme thirst.
I have been diagnosed last month and still adjusting to things. At first, I thought it was just normal that I'm feeling tired always and being thirsty all the time. What also got me concerned and to prompt me to consult with a doctor was when I lose weight rapidly like 15kgs. in just over two months without having some diet or exercise. First low blood sugar incident was very scary.
*Always* bear some fructose with you, in order to prevent hypoglycemia due to miscalculation of insulin. All the best for you, Laura.
I have diabetes type 1 I was diagnosed at age 26 I'm now 36 I never really expected it or took it seriously untill recently I was emitted in hospital in May 2022 becuse I just gave up on my life didn't want to deal with it anymore jesus christ saved me on that day he gave me a new life now I'm dealing with my condition now I'm taking my insulin and doing well my message to you would be keep strong becuse you will have good days and bad days it sometimes gets hard to cope with god bless for sharing this
You mentioned the Doc got your blood work done later the same day. Did you not do a fasting blood test? (Usually early morning test on empty stomach).
The test didn’t require fasting. My blood sugar was >20 mmol/L and my A1c was 13%. It was quite obvious I had diabetes regardless of if I’d eaten before the test. It may have required a fasting test if my symptoms were less severe.
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Excellent presentation, informative. Thank.you.
I might be T1D and honestly it's been rough this video made me cry because I have similar systems and just waiting on the results. It's been very scary and intense
How is it for you now
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I’m literally crying because I went through the same thing. Waking up at night to use the bathroom also being extremely thirsty losing crazy amounts of weight. I did ignore it and I was thinking I am fine but I wasn’t and now I need a insulin pump attached to my body because I was in denial and refused to see a specialist or go to the doctor to check myself out so please everyone get checked out it’s serious.
im a t1d and i got dignosed back in october it was really hard to comprehend i spent 4 days 3 night in the hospital and it was really really really hard but i had sever weightloss and i was really thirsty.
It is definitely a very hard thing to process and come to terms with. I hope you are feeling better and doing well 💙
Thanks for sharing your story
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Thanks for making videos! I got diagnosed type 1 a couple weeks ago at age 40.
Same symptoms you described. Got to roll with the punches. New normal I guess👍
Type one diabetes can happen at any age! I’m sure it was quite the surprise. Hope you’re doing well 😊
Launen Graven how do you no it's type one or type 2 i did not ask my dr using insulin and tabs
Hope it’s getting easier for you! 🙏🏻Those first day, weeks, months are so hard.
Thank you! It gets easier every day 😊
It's harder when you have no idea what's going on especially when you're diagnosed with type1as a youth and type 2 as an adult and have symptoms of impaired glucose issues
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Now a days I am suffring all of your situations how to comfort myself mentaly
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Great video! Very informative. 👍
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Our stories are very similar. Also got it as an adult. ❤️❤️ thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching! I was surprised to learn how many type 1s are diagnosed as adults. 😊
Appreciate your story. BTW- you look so much like my Boss.
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@@emmanuellathomas5629 please stop the lies. there is no cure for type one. This type of information can adn will kill people.
@Lillian Maya hey piss off you fool
I was diagnosed at the age of 17 back in 1983 and I can remember being thirsty and peeing every 20 minutes. Owe the memories!
I hope to never feel thirst like that again! It must be so interesting to see how insulin, CGMs and pumps have revolved since 1983!
I just got diagnosed, I am also 25. I am just stressed out because it took 10 days for the lab result to process to get the confirmation. They misdiagnosed me with type 2 before the final antibody test came back. They even gave me metformin in the ED and it didn’t help. After I went to the Ed for 500 blood sugar then it took 2 weeks to get insulin for me. I just got all my supplies today. I know it wouldn’t be like this without COVID. COVID sucks.
I'm so sorry that you weren't given the correct diagnosis right away. That sounds very frustrating and scary. My blood sugar at diagnosis was 27 mmol/L (486). I remember how terrible I felt leading up to being put on insulin. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need some support. T1D can be very challenging to learn how to live with, but it is possible 😊 I hope you're doing well.
This was super helpful and concise. I'm doing research since my friend has Type 1.
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I was diagnosed may 19th this year at 30
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i felt the same way with swollen lymph nodes. when they told me i have type 1 my blood sugar was 1,031 when i went to hospital
Hi I don't know if I have a diabetes but I've been sick for 11 weeks or more and I have the symptoms of diabetes . I don't know if I do but please reach out cuz I need some help about if I have diabetes . Have a great day .
Definitely, I have been keeping my blood sugar level normal. But I need to try new things. Like insulin pump . I don't know how could I get those details!!! I have been working in the UAE.
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I was diagnose with tipe1 diabetes before my 33 Birthday, nearly 2years ago, I remember thirst was so bad, and couldn't walk,feel like will pass out any minute,my eyesight was so bad at that moment and was loosing weight quick, but most annoying was Berry taste in my mouth.
I still can deal with it, don't think I will 😞
Thank you I’ve been feeling like this for like two months and when I take my blood sugar (my mam has type 2 diabetes) my blood sugar was 1.1 the first time so I’ve been taking my blood sugar every time I feel Ill and it’s always high my mam is going to take me to the doctors to see if I have it
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Laura - my grandfather was TID and I was able to watch him my whole life on his diet. He lived to be in his 80's. Diagnosed at 18! Banting gave him his first shot! Follow your diet and never be discouraged. Some days will be good and some bad as you are in the honeymoon stage. I just finished mine. 2.5 years in. keep the taith younger sister!
Thank you so much for sharing this story! It was so lucky that your grandfather was diagnosed at a time after insulin was discovered, and even more amazing that Sir Frederick Banting was the one to give him his shot. ❤️
@@LauraCravenOfficial Thank you for your kind words. I want you to soldier on younger girlfriend. All good and you stay safe and healthy through Corona.
Did you get your insulin level tested prior to diagnosing type 1 diabetes, or did the doctor just told you that you have type 1 diabetes?
Must be nice to get treatment so fast
Yes, I was relieved to get an answer to my concerning symptoms so quickly and get started on insulin.
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I'm type 1 diabetic plus have Celiac and can relate with you
Pretty surprised they took so long with the blood test results and then follow up appointment.
I recently had a yearly physical and found out my A1C is at 14. I have other symptoms to include sudden weight loss. I’m upset about it and currently trying to confirm my results.
Thinking of you and wishing you the best. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need any support. 💙
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Thanks for making this video it helps
I’m so glad 😊 Thank you
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Plz upload type1D food recipes...how to stay motivated to exercise during rainy or fog days...and exercise best to help sugar levels come down..i love tto see ur day in the life or week in the life of a diabetes..then if we have high sugar levels during fasting blood sugar at early morning what we have to do make it come down slowly...and tq for all the info..so helpful
Thank you for all of those ideas! I will be sure to share more T1D videos soon 😊
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i was dx’d in april of 2018 and had mono right before as well. so odd
So many people are sick with an infection beforehand. I wish there was more data about this. I hope you’re doing well 💙
Hope you took a diabetes class at your local hospital , it’s very important
I completely agree! I had many appointments with my diabetes educator and nurse after my diagnosis and they were so helpful.
Hi! Thanks for sharing your story. I know this was posted a year ago but I just stumbled upon it. We are very similar stories… I was diagnosed with Type 1 at 23 years old and even have the same experience of getting a call from my doctor at work and having my boyfriend help me with injections. If you want to connect let me know! Hope you’re doing well!
Hi Jordan! It makes all the difference to have a supportive partner ❤️ Feel free to message me on Instagram if you want to chat. 😊
i am 27 and just got the Diagnosis. my story is almost the same
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I started getting symptoms of diabetes after mono also i am now diagnosed type 1 but there is no family history do you know if there is a connection cause i was also diagnosed later in life wich is uncommon for type 1
It sounds like you and I have a very similar diagnosis story. I’ve read about many people being diagnosed with autoimmune diseases after viral infections. Mono is caused by the Epstein Barr virus. I think there may be a connection there, but I need to do more research into it.
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Hello, thank you for that story, It really helped hearing the lead up with diagnosis - learning about what symptoms you had!!
I was wondering if a transplant surgery is something you could do in the future, or does being autoimmune counter this so it's not a viable option?
Have you heard of any technology, drugs, surgery etc that might exist in 5 - 10 years that could possibly improve your situation?
Do you make meals in bulk... as a way to (possibly) save time?
Your absolute favourite meal you are able to regularly eat?
Lastly, what is a bad day like for you (diabetes related), how does it effect you & what helps you get back on track & feeling better?
Truly best wishes to you, thank you for sharing &
Sorry for all the questions, I certainly don't expect answers - I'm just trying to learn as much as I can!
Hello! Thank you for watching :) I'm glad that you enjoyed it.
I think there are a couple of beta-cell transplant trials going on and some medications that help prolong the honeymoon phase of T1D, but I'm not familiar with the details. It looks like there is lots of promising research going on at the moment and my endo is always optimistic that a cure will come along in the next 10 years. I'm hoping there will be smarter insulin pumps/CGMs in the near future that will take a lot of the burden off of the patient.
I usually make my meals in bulk because cooking can involve a lot of measurements and weighing of ingredients to count carbs accurately and I would rather measure things once. My absolute favourite meal is pasta and I do eat it regularly. I usually buy gluten free pasta (not because I need to eat gluten free) because it is lower in carbs, higher in protein, and has a lower glycemic index so it doesn't spike my blood sugar.
I'm very grateful that I haven't had too many bad diabetes days. The worst days are when I'm sick and it feels like no amount of insulin can help bring my blood sugars down. I feel frustrated that there isn't a lot I can do besides drinking water and taking insulin to make sure I don't get ketones. I try to remind myself that each day is another opportunity to get things right and not to get down on myself when my blood sugar isn't where I want it to be. Diabetes is a marathon, not a sprint.
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I have questions about how u gained your weight back.. i have not yet gained any weight back.. im on 2 pens as well ,and been diabetic for 2 years.. how did u gain the weight back??
Hello! It was something that took a couple years for me as well. I had a lot of fear about food after my diagnosis because I was so worried about how it would impact my blood sugar. My diabetes dietician is very helpful and challenges me to eat the foods I enjoy and learn how to bolus for them.
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So I’m wondering if it was the Mono infection that kicked off your T1. 6 weeks before I was diagnosed I had a week long stomach bug that was so weird and variable in symptoms that at the time I put it down to a viral and not bacterial infection. Also my mum has MS so I think this was where the genetic predisposition to autoimmune disease comes from. Do you also have autoimmune disease in your family?
I often wonder if the Epstein Barr various triggered some kind of autoimmune event. Yes, autoimmune diseases run in my family. My grandfather had MS. There is also lots of arthritis in my family.
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@@emmanuellathomas5629 Nope you maybe shitting about type 2 Diabetes… A totally different animal to type 1 diabetes. Autoimmune and not lifestyle caused at all. Get your shit together Emanuuella before you post a whole load of crap while completely embarrassing yourself.
With this diagnosis, you need to keep sugar under control and everything will be OK. I don't know what country you are from, but now in 2022 there is everything for diabetes management. Don't worry, everything will be fine.
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@@emmanuellathomas5629 Unfortunately, it is impossible to completely cure diabetes now, because due mainly to stress, the immune system begins to attack its own pancreatic b cells, which can no longer be restored. But now there are all means of controlling diabetes and maintaining the health of the body: syringe pens, pumps, constant glucose monitoring, various insulins.It is important to keep the levels of glycated hemoglobin, albumin and cholesterol under control.
Hello, how long did you have to fast for before getting blood work done? I’m so nervous but I need to see a Dr right away because I urinate too much and have other similar symptoms. I’m scared but I know I’ll eventually go see the Dr.
I did not have to fast for the blood work that confirmed my diagnosis. My blood sugar was so high that it would have been detected whether or not I was fasting. The most nerve wracking part for me was not knowing what was wrong. I was also very scared to go to the doctor, but it was the only way to determine the cause of the problem and start to feel better 😊
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@@LauraCravenOfficial hi im curious where you getting yearly bloodwork done? If so, the previous year was your blood glucose normal?
Thanks for sharing, I was diagnosed with diabetes at the end of September, with the same blood test and I’m on insulin tablets, so I think it’s type 2, I live in Zimbabwe and the tests to determine which diabetes I have are waaaay to expensive and not available in the country lol. (I don’t think I could handle injections anyway as I hate needles 😂😂😅)
Again thanks this video helps me process my situation a lil bit better ❤️👊🏾
Thank you for sharing 💙I’m glad to hear it’s helping you process your situation a bit better. I’m sorry to hear that appropriate testing is not affordable or accessible in your country.
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Family doctor are always on vacation when you need them..... but when you don’t there always there
It was a very unfortunate coincidence that he was on vacation at the same time
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I’ve been sick for years, and no one can put their finger on it. A few years ago, I lost about 30 pounds and was vomiting almost every day. In the past few months I’ve been feeling worse, I haven’t lost any more weight, but I often feel dizzy to the point where I’m clumsy, I sweat a lot, have really vivid dreams, feel anxious for no reason, my hair is falling out. I’ve had excessive thirst and hunger for the past few months, hunger more often than thirst, I’ll feel like I’m starving even if I had just eaten lunch a couple hours before. I’m super sensitive to foods and drinks high in sugar, I’ll have a cocktail and it will be like I had triple the drinks I had, I’ll get really sick after only 2 drinks, like almost pass out. I’ve been tested for so many things, but I’m being tested for diabetes this week. I suspected low blood sugar because of my need to eat and I feel better temporarily when I do, but I do have all of these symptoms. Especially fatigue, I feel my energy deteriorates every day (I was a competitive cheerleader and now I can barely go for a run). I feel like I would be a lot sicker or even dead by now if I had T1D but I’ve learned to live with some pretty scary symptoms, so I guess I’ll find out this week 🤷🏼♀️
I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve been feeling unwell for so long. I hope that your medical team finds an answer and suitable treatment for you soon. That sounds incredibly frustrating and quite the burden on your quality of life. I hope you’re doing okay and I’ll be sending positive thoughts your way.
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I lost 50 pounds in 2 1/2 months :( I was diagnosed on sept 17th of 2021. Dka is How I found out as I spent 9 days in the icu. My left leg was paralyzed for 2 months from going into DKA and passing out in my back yard and I wasn’t found for 3 hours. I now suffer from “ Complex Regional Pain Syndrome”. My life has changed so much since that day. I struggle every day and my drs are soooooo lazy. They don’t want to help me get a pump at all. I just wanna give up some days
i have been since i was one year old
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I have a question. The last like week or so I have been really thirsty and I’ve felt tired and weird for about two weeks. Should I go to the doctor? I don’t want to be dramatic or for people to think I am but I also want to be safe and healthy
I’m not a medical professional, but if you feel like something is wrong it’s always best to speak to your doctor. The test requires a blood draw and you would know the answer very quickly. Sending positive thoughts your way 💙
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