I subscribed. Im 37 diagnosed for 5 years. Its taken me that long to not hide anymore. Im recovering from recent depression, stable now. I closed off to the world when i had the police called on me for pulling an insulin syringe. For that i even quit seeing my doctor. That leads into an a1c that rose to around 9 percent. November 4 i am getting back on track with a new doctor. Im now using a tablet and an app to log everything. And im going to start using pens now. :)
@janiceelepe I have Type 1 diabetes as well. In 2016 I was given a medicine called Humira and it put me in DKA for 5 years 😢😢😢. Also I am severely disabled .
Thanks for this. I think I need to help my six year old daughter generate a list of good responses to some common questions and comments she gets from other kids. Kids will say anything! She's had one friend ask us, "why did she have to do that at the table!?!" After testing and injecting at lunch. And she has another who has said twice how, "I could never do that! I am so so so afraid of needles." I want to set these kids straight, but gently. They are children.
I've never hidden that I'm a diabetic and I've always told people I'm around regularly, I figure in part it is a safety thing. I've never gone low enough I've needed help, but if I ever do, hopefully someone will realize quickly what is going on and help me. My good friends mostly want to know more and will check on how I'm doing if I don't seem to be myself.
I suppose one of the benefits to having a child who was diagnosed as a toddler is that she will never know life as a non-diabetic and therefore, she will likely not have any frame of reference to remain negative about her illness. We do not treat her differently, her T1 is just an extra something we take care of and I hope she will live her life like this and teach her friends this is how she would like to be treated. :)
I'm a type II with a pump. I wear my pumphanging from my pocket or my waistband 90% of the time and that's usually why the subject comes up. People will ask what it is. My 2 yr old nephew knows it's my medicine, so he'll sometimes go up to people and say "tee tee mecine" LOL
I have a few classmates who know enough about my type 1 diabetes (which is pretty cool), but I almost feel bad for them because they don't necessarily make the right choices with what they eat. Well, I'm glad I know how to look out for my health.
I like completely freak out when someone asks me abou my medical ID or sees me checking my blood sugar. I'm just afraid they're going to judge me. There are so many misconceptions out there about diabetes. This video helped a lot though.
The other day at a party I ordered a diet soft drink and everyone was like 'why? You don't need diet' I just said 'oh, yeah, I'm diabetic' I always forget to put the Type 1 part in there so I get a lot of people looking me up and down and going 'but, you're not fat.' Most of my friends know, and I also really enjoy explaining it when people ask questions
People judge, it's what they do as they are blissfully ignorant. "You've eaten too much rubbish", "your overweight", "you can't eat that", "omg what are you doing" (checking bg and taking insulin), strange 'knowing' stares, "I could never do that, I hate needles", "Just get better"... Reality is (most) people don't really (want to?) know, every group out there with some affliction just like T1DM has the same issues with ignorance and I remember being the same, the good ol days :)
Awesome video! All that you said is so true In my experience. I used to be more closed off about my diabetes,but it just takes time and experience, and now I'm really comfortable about sharing my diabetes with people, I totally agree about just having a positive attitude,if your comfortable than its a lot easer for others to be too. Thanks for the video!
I just told my friends straight up when I first found out myself. And now my mates would joke about my diabetes and I carry along with it because I can't change the fact that I'm a T1 and you have to find the light about it somewhere😂 but I have amazing friends and they would be willing to know more about it, but I'm just not at that comfort level to open up too much to new people about it, but maybe someday I will be more confident about it.
Dont worry, thats not true at all! Ive got it too, and Ive had boyfriends and dated people in the past! Besides, if they wont date you because of it, you deserve someone better!
I love your videos Danica! I have T1 and I am really discreet about it. When people start asking alot of questions about my diabetes I start to feel anxious. What should I do?
I love sharing what it's like to have diabetes in japan. I get miffed if people start trying to lecture me or tell me what I'm doing wrong. Most people are curious. :)
I'm a REALLY bad eater, like I havent eaten fruit or vegetable (exept potatoes :D) for almost 10 years, since i got sick when i was two and people keep telling me im going to become a diabetic, I know the difference between type 1 and 2, but I think id rather have type one :) My friend would give me a hard time if i ever got type two haha
Whenever i try to explain it they act confused over simple words like injection or blood sugar or they wave it off like "Ya Ya i get it u r sick, needles blah blah..."
I danica I am a fan and I have a question how long did it take for your pump to come? And did it come directly to your house or did it go to your doctor? Please answer I can't wait
My fiancee's cousin (who is a germaphobe at best, psycho at worst) asked me if T1 is like AIDS, and if he were to drink my blood if he would catch it. I just kind of stared at him, had no idea what do say, and walked off.
I am also a T1D on animus pig pump I live in Canada though and your bg seems impossible as I have never been 400 ? The highest you can show here in Canada is 33.3
I liked this video =) I have known diabetics who do not want anybody to know about it, and who are very secretive. And then others, like myself, that will tell pretty much anybody that's interested =) Just different people, I guess.
I take it you've never had someone faint on you when you suddenly pull out your meter and start testing? I have, which is why i tend to start with the question 'are you squeamish?'
I would have to say my son's first symptom would have been, not gaining weight. He is 4, and diagnosed in Jan. He hadn't gained ANY weight since his last Immunization appointment in June. He looked ill, grey, gaunt, and VERY VERY clingy and whiny. Of course, he had not idea how to tell us he wasn't feeling well. Then about 2 weeks prior to be diagnosed, he started drinking a lot of water. I thought I was being paranoid, but I measured how much water he was drinking and he was drinking 10-12 cups, when his needed amount was 5 cups. During that time, he was peeing like crazy and it appeared he had NO control over it. He was basically potty trained but was peeing himself at home, in church and at friend's homes. The biggest kicker was his overnight diapers. He could pee through 2-3 diapers in one night. Two days later, we were in the doctor's office.
i have one cousi who didnt know i had diabetes and i checked my blood sugar and he didnt notice.Then i did my injection and he was like , "whoa what ar eu doing?" and i was like , "oh yeah im diabetic" and he lookedat me and goes "but your theskinniest person i know
Talking to people about diabetes these days are easier. I've been diagnosed with type one since I was three years old. Back then I felt it wasn't cool to have it or talk about it. Taking shots or your bs, specially when out or with friends, you almost HAD to lie. I hated the "looks".
I subscribed. Im 37 diagnosed for 5 years. Its taken me that long to not hide anymore. Im recovering from recent depression, stable now. I closed off to the world when i had the police called on me for pulling an insulin syringe. For that i even quit seeing my doctor. That leads into an a1c that rose to around 9 percent. November 4 i am getting back on track with a new doctor. Im now using a tablet and an app to log everything. And im going to start using pens now. :)
@janiceelepe
I have Type 1 diabetes as well. In 2016 I was given a medicine called Humira and it put me in DKA for 5 years 😢😢😢. Also I am severely disabled .
Thanks for this. I think I need to help my six year old daughter generate a list of good responses to some common questions and comments she gets from other kids. Kids will say anything! She's had one friend ask us, "why did she have to do that at the table!?!" After testing and injecting at lunch. And she has another who has said twice how, "I could never do that! I am so so so afraid of needles." I want to set these kids straight, but gently. They are children.
I also love it when people ask me questions about diabetes! However, when they try to correct me in an incorrect or rude manner, it gets to me.
I've never hidden that I'm a diabetic and I've always told people I'm around regularly, I figure in part it is a safety thing. I've never gone low enough I've needed help, but if I ever do, hopefully someone will realize quickly what is going on and help me. My good friends mostly want to know more and will check on how I'm doing if I don't seem to be myself.
I already told one of my whole class😃 everyone started to make me feel better
I suppose one of the benefits to having a child who was diagnosed as a toddler is that she will never know life as a non-diabetic and therefore, she will likely not have any frame of reference to remain negative about her illness. We do not treat her differently, her T1 is just an extra something we take care of and I hope she will live her life like this and teach her friends this is how she would like to be treated. :)
I'm a type II with a pump. I wear my pumphanging from my pocket or my waistband 90% of the time and that's usually why the subject comes up. People will ask what it is. My 2 yr old nephew knows it's my medicine, so he'll sometimes go up to people and say "tee tee mecine" LOL
I have a few classmates who know enough about my type 1 diabetes (which is pretty cool), but I almost feel bad for them because they don't necessarily make the right choices with what they eat. Well, I'm glad I know how to look out for my health.
I like completely freak out when someone asks me abou my medical ID or sees me checking my blood sugar. I'm just afraid they're going to judge me. There are so many misconceptions out there about diabetes. This video helped a lot though.
Love your videos!
The other day at a party I ordered a diet soft drink and everyone was like 'why? You don't need diet' I just said 'oh, yeah, I'm diabetic' I always forget to put the Type 1 part in there so I get a lot of people looking me up and down and going 'but, you're not fat.' Most of my friends know, and I also really enjoy explaining it when people ask questions
Your video is 8 min long but when I'm listening to it, it passes time so fast! Maybe I'm just missing you. Your voice calms me. haha.
Great video! I recognize a lot in your story.
People judge, it's what they do as they are blissfully ignorant. "You've eaten too much rubbish", "your overweight", "you can't eat that", "omg what are you doing" (checking bg and taking insulin), strange 'knowing' stares, "I could never do that, I hate needles", "Just get better"... Reality is (most) people don't really (want to?) know, every group out there with some affliction just like T1DM has the same issues with ignorance and I remember being the same, the good ol days :)
i wish you could be a diabetes camp counselor omg!!!
lol yes you can just make sure you are checking
Awesome video! All that you said is so true In my experience. I used to be more closed off about my diabetes,but it just takes time and experience, and now I'm really comfortable about sharing my diabetes with people, I totally agree about just having a positive attitude,if your comfortable than its a lot easer for others to be too. Thanks for the video!
I just told my friends straight up when I first found out myself. And now my mates would joke about my diabetes and I carry along with it because I can't change the fact that I'm a T1 and you have to find the light about it somewhere😂 but I have amazing friends and they would be willing to know more about it, but I'm just not at that comfort level to open up too much to new people about it, but maybe someday I will be more confident about it.
I talk about my diabetes so much almost all my coworkers call me "betes" instead of using my name
your awesome!
They really help me.
Dont worry, thats not true at all! Ive got it too, and Ive had boyfriends and dated people in the past! Besides, if they wont date you because of it, you deserve someone better!
I love your videos Danica!
I have T1 and I am really discreet about it. When people start asking alot of questions about my diabetes I start to feel anxious. What should I do?
I love sharing what it's like to have diabetes in japan. I get miffed if people start trying to lecture me or tell me what I'm doing wrong. Most people are curious. :)
Is it possible for you to mention in you CZcams casts the conversions ?
I'm a REALLY bad eater, like I havent eaten fruit or vegetable (exept potatoes :D) for almost 10 years, since i got sick when i was two and people keep telling me im going to become a diabetic, I know the difference between type 1 and 2, but I think id rather have type one :) My friend would give me a hard time if i ever got type two haha
Whenever i try to explain it they act confused over simple words like injection or blood sugar or they wave it off like "Ya Ya i get it u r sick, needles blah blah..."
I danica I am a fan and I have a question how long did it take for your pump to come? And did it come directly to your house or did it go to your doctor? Please answer I can't wait
My fiancee's cousin (who is a germaphobe at best, psycho at worst) asked me if T1 is like AIDS, and if he were to drink my blood if he would catch it. I just kind of stared at him, had no idea what do say, and walked off.
If he injected your blood, he actually might. But wow..... that question is strange af.
I am also a T1D on animus pig pump I live in Canada though and your bg seems impossible as I have never been 400 ? The highest you can show here in Canada is 33.3
That's because you're using mmol/l instead of mg/dl. 400mg/dl is 22.2 mmol/l
wine and lo carb
I liked this video =)
I have known diabetics who do not want anybody to know about it, and who are very secretive. And then others, like myself, that will tell pretty much anybody that's interested =) Just different people, I guess.
i think i sleep bolus because i went to bed with a hi 23 and woke up at 6 with a 3.9.....stwange barry stwange
I take it you've never had someone faint on you when you suddenly pull out your meter and start testing? I have, which is why i tend to start with the question 'are you squeamish?'
what are some pre diabetes symptoms?
I would have to say my son's first symptom would have been, not gaining weight. He is 4, and diagnosed in Jan. He hadn't gained ANY weight since his last Immunization appointment in June.
He looked ill, grey, gaunt, and VERY VERY clingy and whiny. Of course, he had not idea how to tell us he wasn't feeling well.
Then about 2 weeks prior to be diagnosed, he started drinking a lot of water. I thought I was being paranoid, but I measured how much water he was drinking and he was drinking 10-12 cups, when his needed amount was 5 cups. During that time, he was peeing like crazy and it appeared he had NO control over it. He was basically potty trained but was peeing himself at home, in church and at friend's homes.
The biggest kicker was his overnight diapers. He could pee through 2-3 diapers in one night. Two days later, we were in the doctor's office.
i have one cousi who didnt know i had diabetes and i checked my blood sugar and he didnt notice.Then i did my injection and he was like , "whoa what ar eu doing?" and i was like , "oh yeah im diabetic" and he lookedat me and goes "but your theskinniest person i know
hi Dancia you are so cute :D
This is probably a dumb question, but can you drink alcohol?
no
:)
Talking to people about diabetes these days are easier. I've been diagnosed with type one since I was three years old. Back then I felt it wasn't cool to have it or talk about it. Taking shots or your bs, specially when out or with friends, you almost HAD to lie. I hated the "looks".
Yes! jk
That's not funny. And if you developed T1, you'd have to rethink that potato habit of yours, unfortunately. :)