Touched By Type 1: A Day in the Life with Type 1 Diabetes

This video provides insight of some of the "normal" struggles that all those with type 1 diabetes face daily. There are many misconceptions regarding diabetes. We could provide you with the facts that combat those myths...or we could show you...
00:00 Elizabeth explains Type 1 Diabetes
00:30 Elizabeth starts her day with Type 1 Diabetes
02:12 Elizabeth's day at work with Type 1 Diabetes
02:50 How Elizabeth's day is different with Type 1 Diabetes
03:20 Elizabeth's doctor visits every 3 months
04:13 Moments of frustration with Type 1 Diabetes
04:45 How Elizabeth educates people about Type 1 Diabetes
05:41 Dancing for Diabetes (is now Touched By Type 1)
06:30 Advice given to someone who has been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
The mission of Touched by Type 1 is to elevate awareness of Type 1 Diabetes, raise funds to find a cure and inspire those with diabetes to thrive.
If you, a child or a loved one has been recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, there is a lot of important information to digest and you will no doubt be making many updates to your daily life. At Touched by Type 1, as part of our mission, we support those with Type 1 Diabetes to live active and healthy lifestyles. At its core, proper type 1 diabetes management is composed of a handful of elements: blood glucose control and insulin management, exercise, nutrition and support. Knowing first-hand the intricacies of living with Type 1 Diabetes, the team at Touched by Type 1 has created the D-Box. Order your D-Box by going to: www.touchedbytype1.org/d-box/
Learn more about Touched By Type 1 by going to: www.touchedbytype1.org/
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I always have some sugar nearby too

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