The Surprising Lesson Diabetes Taught Me. | Drew Harrisberg | TEDxYouth@MoriahCollege
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
- One man's personal triumph in managing diabetes has ignited a passion within him to share his knowledge and experience. Through the revolutionary ‘5-pillar approach’, Harrisberg encourages people to take control of their health, so that like him, they can live a fuller, happier and healthier life. Drew Harrisburg is the creator of Drew’s Daily Dose, in his own words, “much more than a website...a home that inspires, empowers and enables people with diabetes to thrive, rather than simply live with it”. His background as a health professional and his own personal triumph with managing diabetes has ignited a passion within him to share his knowledge. Through the revolutionary ‘5-pillar approach’, Harrisberg encourages people to take control of their health, so that like him, they can live a fuller, happier and healthier life. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
got diagnosed only a few months ago, it was so overwhelming for me to even look at the food. I could not imagine that I had lost a healthy life in just a blink of an eye it broke me but one day I woke up looked in the mirror and said to myself its not my fault but it sure is my responsibility. I haven't looked back since I cannot emphasis how important our attitude towards any adversity is, it changes the game big time I wish anyone who is struggling will find just enough courage to redirect their minds towards a healthy attitude as it makes everything bearable to a certain extend
One of the inspiring speak ever ❤️.. thanks for your encouraging & deep-rooted words 🙏..gbu 🙏
I watch a ton of you tube videos. I'm 34 and got type 1 recently. I resonate with every word. It's become my friend. Not my enemy. Thank you for your talk!!
Look up fgf-1 and its blood glucose lowering effects. If you just got it, it might be reversible. Let me know if you can aquire it.
@@user-zv8js6wt2y What is fgf-1? I am 33, just got T1D diagnosed after about a year of ignoring thirst, hyper urination, loss of leg hair and knee pain. Losing 18 kg in 3 months finally made me go to the doctor.
@@user-zv8js6wt2y what's that ?
Has it been reversed?
Very genuine and useful video for all. Nicely explained with a great message 👍
so beautifully put to accept adversity in this case T1D as life's way of showing how strong you can be in your reaction to it.
Well, this video is really informative. Being a nursing student, I got to learn so much about diabetes here. And it's very motivational.
Great speech, and very inspiring one. Thank you for sharing.
I was diagnosed with T2 diabetes 5 years ago. Yes, I felt all the words you are talking. Thank you for sharing.
It’s so beautiful to see how a man can be so Tough ,so inspiring, thank you for this video it speaks deep to my soul my brother long life for you and every person that has diabetes ❤️
Inspirational....thank you
Thank you for such an uplifting message, I really needed it this morning.
Amazing, great testimony... keep it up drew
What great information and what a great presentation! Loved it! 👍
The best talk ever....
What an incredibly inspiring talk. Such wisdom from this young man. Thank you!
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Thanks for sharing !! I will surely help me !! " ADVERSITY IS AMPLIFIER OF YOUR CHARACTER "
Great message
Amazing speech!
Everything is hard with it especially being diagnosed so young I was diagnosed at 5 now I’m 10 and my dream is to find that cure one day and I’m gonna stick with it!
Hope you do. Sending hugs ❤️
Something similar with me 😔🥺
@@captainom45 same😭
You will surely find the cure one day, all the best
❤️ Do you drink water instead of “soda” (really sugared water)? Of course type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes are extremely different, and don’t know which you may have. Take good care of yourself, especially eating healthy, organic *real* food. Best of everything to you and your family, Gracie! Enjoy staying active and reading and school! 🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️
SO inspiring!
Thank you 🙏
Great talk!
your journey inspires me, thanks for sharing:-)
Best ted talk yet...👍
Thanks for this. And great to learn you got back to singing!
I was diagnosed with diabetes when I was 7, now I'm 18 Ive come a long way with it and I think I can tackle it good now, you know, resisting chocolates are very tough when you see other kids eat it and you can't
I am diabetic and i want to talk to my diabetic friend..Please reply lets be friend.
@@techworld1967 Sure! How long do you have T1D or T2D?
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@@Ivanovic021 t2
@@priyalal9809 That Diabetes is more easily curable than T1. Why not try more physical exercises and keto diet for a change?
Marvellous. Thanks.
This was awesome. I’m 29 and just diagnosed with diabetes, although not sure which type yet. Blood results to show in the coming months. But I don’t think that matters. These pillars hold true for any type. I was feeling a bit down but this reinforced the idea I or anyone else with diabetes can live a normal life.
Get your cpeptide and other tests done. I was under the impression that I have type 2 diabetes from past 10 years and could reverse it...but after the tests a week back found its Type 1
Any updates?
Beautiful talk...
Sarah Halberg has a very informative Ted talk on diabetes, backed by science. It can be helpful to T1D patients, definitely for T2 patients.
You can't reverse Diabetes
@@vincentwiese8414 type 1 is definitely irreversible. Whether or not type 2 is truly curable or reversible is debatable. By reducing your carb intake you can improve your insulin sensitivity in prediabetes and Type 2, reduce your dependence on diabetes medications, and/or put your Type 2 into remission. But if you return to high carb eating and your are insulin resistant or carb intolerant, those issues can very well come back.
@@sabrinazakrowski1399 you can't put type 2 diabetes into remission that is a myth. Your Pancreas lost beta cells that produce insulin. Your Pancreas is quitting and dieing. Beta cells don't regenerate. If they did regenerate you would not be diabetic. There is Carbohydrates even in vegetables. So there is no way you can keep this up even with diet. Adventully your cells starve and your body starves. The research scientists know this. Dr Andrew Stuart was trying to make new beta cells using drugs but drugs will never cure this. There needs to be a biological cure and without anti rejection medications.
@@sabrinazakrowski1399 in type 1 your immune is attacking your beta cells in the Pancreas.
@@vincentwiese8414 the possible remission I spoke of was for type 2. But the underlying carb intolerance and reduced capacity for processing carbohydrates still remains, and if the person resumes high carb eating, the diabetic symptoms will return. I already know that type 1 is an incurable autoimmune disease.
One of the biggest improvements for those of us dealing diabetes is the long term insulin like Lantus. Next would have to be the blood testing. In the past we used urine and a litmus type paper to check our glucose level. It seemed you were always in a bathroom peeing in a cup before and after a meal. Or after doing some strenuous work.
My roommate was a type 1 and it was worse for him. He'd found out when he was 12. He passed out and went into a coma for a short while. By the time we were 16 he was as thin as a real, constantly checking his glucose. He and I kept candy on us in case we were too low or a piece of fruit. I got into the habit standing where I could smell his breath while he was speaking for the tell tale smell of Juicy-Fruit Gum indicating he was in Ketoacidosis, low blood sugar but actually a PH imbalance.
You can tire of this routine after a while so sometimes you tempt death eating or drinking things you shouldn't. What the heck, I've insulin on me, I'll just take some and I'll be alright.
Diabetic ketoacidosis is high sugars not low...
Awesome. I was just diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
I'm feeling like I'm prediabetic and my tests show I'm borderline. I'm going to try keto or carnivore diet. Many people have tried this and it kept their blood levels in check. Have you checked these diets out?
I was told years ago I had diabetes. So I lived many years as a diabetic. But as time went by & I learned more I was told I was a pre-diabetes. then I was told I want's pre-diabetic. then it seems I am again pre-diabetic.
What a crazy ride...
I am going to try to eat more plant based again. & do intermittent fasting as I have been doing.
however it seems my blood sugar plays tricks on em.
Sometimes a bit high,npt too high & then out of the blue dropping after I at candy & ice cream. So weird..
Anyhow I believe U can control your blood sugar & keep diabetes at bay & not ever have too many serious problems with it f U stay on top of it & play it smart & wise..
Enjoyed your talk!!
I have had similar inconsistent diagnosis of prediabetes. Sometimes I am diagnosed as prediabetic and other times not. I have a weird reaction to sugary, starchy and salty foods. I experience aches in my muscles and joints anytime I eat such foods. I feel so exhausted and drowsy and usually fall asleep for about an hour. I am wondering if these symptoms have anything to do with prediabetes. My recent blood test results show I am not prediabetic. Have you found any luck regarding your inconsistent diagnosis?
Wow
Wow! I have diabetic retinopathy. 27 year diabetic. My life is shutting down. :(
YES. Im turning 20 years diabetic next January and oh lord, the blessing in disguise that this "sickness" is.
How could it be a blessing in disguise ? It's a serious disease
@@vincentwiese8414 dude I live with it, you dont HAVE to tell me its serious. lol
@@el_museo.mp4 I wasn't making fun of you. it's just I don't see how it a blessing in disguise. It's impossible to control it.
Guys, how can a 24/7 adversary be a "blessing in disguise"? Sure, crisis can be turned into an opportunity, that is a fact, but having something like chronic illness for me feels like a punishment. I can only partly control my T1D. The best control I have of it is when I am not thinking about it. Which is quite bizarre! We need to cure it not control it for the rest of our lives or we get sick of it and thoughts of suicide start slowly to creep in.
Nothing in this life happens to you, nothins is a punishment directly to make you miserable, its all lessons and teachings if you let them be.
Thank you for story. You song is cool! Stay Awesome! :-)
Everyone wants to make money on us. The pharmaceutical companies who charge so much for insulin in America. Insulin is much cheaper in Europe and Canada. My doctor wants me to come in every 3 months to check my blood levels and and such she wants to make money.
I just got so sick of it I couldn't take it anymore cause I just knew it was all baloney. I've lost a lot of weight. And not on medication I don't need. I feel so much better.
I almost stopped watching. I have type 2 diabetes. And type 1 is substantially different… so I thought. I’m glad I kept watching.
Crisis = danger +opportunity
I am diabetic and i want to talk to my diabetic friend..Please reply lets be friend.
T1D destroyed my life
The problem with a lot of these TED videos is that they take 2/3 of the video to get to the point.
Of course he is Australian. Why are aussies so freakin hot 😄
Hmm. Get a Dx of terminal CA. You're sad. Entitlement. I don't think so.