day in the life of a type 1 diabetic: trying to get my health back on track
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- čas přidán 3. 11. 2023
- Hello!!! My name is Alicia and I am a type 1 diabetic. I was diagnosed in January of 2021 (age 14).
November is diabetes awareness month and I made this video in hopes of spreading awareness about what living with this chronic illness actually is like. there are so many stereotypes and stigmas surrounding t1d and I hope by sharing this it can make people realise that it is nothing like what the media displays it as. I've been struggling with my health recently and trying to get my diabetes management back on track with this new routine.
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as someone who doesn't have diabetes and also isn't in close contact with someone who has it, this video was so eye opening and so helpful. thank you for being open and vulnerable alicia we really appreciate it
I have had diabetes for almost 6 years now and Alicia you explained it soooo well and i love how you told people how you feel with each meal. You are such an inspiration for me. Thank you.
I have type 1 diabetes. I always tried to hide it and not tell others about my illness. but last year I went to college and I found a new team of very nice people. We had a topic in class about chronic diseases and they talked about diabetes very superficially, which infuriated me. I had to tell them my story and what diabetes really is. After I spoke out, I felt much better. I'm very glad that I was able to speak out.🥰
I've never met anyone with type 1 diabetes so I dont know much about it, but I'm glad I watched this video!. You are strong and you got this!
Two of my siblings have type 1. It is a struggle for them as well. But you are doing so well I promise you. Most people don't realize how many aspects you have to manage daily just to live. You are doing great and are setting such a good example for other young diabetics out there. Keep doing you. Sending you good vibes and good levels 😄❤️
as a fellow type one diabetic seeing this meant a lot to me. nothing is ever plain and simple or easy for us. management is never easy either. so proud of you!!
Omg! I actually requested this video idea on your community tab! Im so glad you make these videos and express your life so vivdly in showcasing awarness of diabetics. Hope you take care and we all love you and your videos!!!! 😁🤍
Thank you; I can't describe how much I needed this video today, I was feeling so unbelievably alone dealing with my diabetes today- we need more people like you being open and honest; creating a community ❤
I rarely ever leave yt comments, but as a 22 year old with t1d since age 11 i have to say i've never felt more seen by a video in my life before. really wish i had been able to watch something like this online a few years back, but even now i appreciate this a whole lot ♡
as someone who doesn't have diabetes (nor does anyone i'm close to) this video made me realize how hard this must be. you're truly so strong.
I struggle with cronich illness so this video helped a lot. Especially today. Keep being you Alicia❤️
We love you Alicia! You can get through this! Sometimes God gives us struggles because he knows we can handle it.
I’ve had type 1 for 16 years and I still have days (sometimes weeks) of unexplained and super frustrating highs. The planner you made is inspiring me! Keep doing an awesome job 👏
as a diabetic, this helped me so much :< i've also been struggling so thank you for being so real
This is such a real video and I feel the exact same way, every day and every meal is a struggle. Thank you for this video I feel less alone now ❤️
i rewatched your diabetes diagnosis story video again after watching this video and it's unbelievable how strong you've become throughout the years. whatever ur going through, just know that we're always there for you and we believe in u:D. ily queen
thank you for making it realistic! I'm also type one diabetic and this was very comforting for me, I hope to see some more videos like this from you in the future💜
wow - this video really made me realise just how much harder it is to live with diabetes than I thought, despite also having seen the rest of your content. you're so strong for sharing!
hoping you get back to a good place soon ❤
I really found this video interesting, both because I really love your channel and your videos, but also because I have very little knowledge of diabetes, and your videos help me understand that much better, especially from your perspective. So even though I myself don't have diabetes, you really help with your videos with educating. Thank you for doing this and also for being vulnerable, I wish you the best
I love how REAL you are❤ you told us the truth and were honest❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hey Alicia! I just wanted to say that you're doing great! I rlly love you're content lately! And remember that if you're not feeling good we will always be there to make you smile❤
Ahh love your vids. You can get through this! xx
I love your videos so much! I dont have diabetes but I love the way you talk so openly obout you struggles and feelings with diabetes. Some ideas that i have for you to new videos:
* Closet cleaning vidio ( loved the other one you did)
* If you could show us the bookstore you work at.. ( not the name of it just how it looks inside)
* You could maybe travel somewhere and do a vlog
* You could do your nails on camera
* Some random challenge like only eating something thats starts with the letter A
* Eating foods from other countries ( if you do it please South Korea)
Thank you Alicia for your videos!
Thank you for sharing this to us, from this kind of videos, I am trying to pay attention to everything that can make my life a mess, you're amazing person and I support for that 💖🤗
yes a story time on your hospital visit would be good ❤ thank you for spreading awareness 😊
absoultly love your videos thanks for making my day
this video has really helped me. thank you so much for making me feel less alone
Hi Alicia . I just want to say thanx you are an inspiration to me . I also have an autoimmune disease and it is hard . I also struggle with blood sugar problems . But your videos always help me to stay motivated . I am 14 and its hard to be the only one with an autoimmune disease . But your videos are so helpfull and make me feel better when i am down . I love you so much thanx for all you hard work ❤❤
hey girl! I really like the way you talk "I'm trying" and stuff like this because is super important and show how positive and hopeful you are. I'm also diabetic type 1, has been 14 years. Unfortunately ups and downs are very normal but the most important thing that I learnt is to understand that DM1 is part of me and how to be better with it because with the time we understand that we developed MANY good qualities because of it. Such as you with 17 years old super mature and managing the diabetes the best way possible
Love your videos sooo much❤ and you can go through Alicia❤❤
I'm in my last year of nursing school, in my critical care rotation. And, I have had numerous patients with diabetes (Type II, not Type I). But, it can be so easy to just look at the levels, give out the pamphlets, inject them with insulin, etc. This is always a good reminder to LISTEN to my patients and ask them the WHY's. Ensuring that I validate them, but also doing my job as the nurse. This is helpful to improve my therapeutic communication because I would never want to be responsible for making someone cry (especially because I want to be a pediatric nurse, so I would see a lot of children with your diagnosis). Thank you for acknowledging how you feel, because it is valid, and any healthcare professional who is not validating how you feel, giving you the education you need but COLLABORATING with you, and helping you get better is not doing their job, so don't take it personally. Easier said then done, I know. But know that not all of us are like that!
You have got this hun dont let people on the internet drag you down. You have got this girl u can do it.
I love this content 😭✨️💗
Thank you for educating me ❤️ and sharing this with your followers
Baby t1d here and this was sooo accurate to what I experience. Most of the t1d sphere on social media is omnipod one, and I don't have an insulin pump yet. My average day looks like this pretty much. Watching you all helps me a lot to feel less alone in this shitty situation. I hope we get through our bad days and have the energy to enjoy our good ones to the fullest 💫
This was such a nice video to watch, I really learned a lot!
This video is so helpful to mw! Two of my friends have diabetes and I‘m grateful to learn more about it through your videos, also if it‘s just how the Insulin etc works. So thank you! :)❤
You'll be fine soon and also congrats for Australia alicia🇦🇺❤❤
I loved that video and I hope you are going to make more of them💓 Ur amzing love you
I love videos like this, I've got chronic illnesses other than diabetes and even though I don't relate to everything its nice to have someone understand :))
I’m so surprised I got here so fast also I love your videos ❤️❤️
you’re so strong!
my best friend has t1 diabetes too, and i never realized how difficult it was living with it until like..two years ago when she got into the hospital for 2 weeks. you are so strong, thank you for being so honest❤❤❤
Hey mate. Had type 1 for 12 years now and you pretty much summed it up perfectly. Obviously everyone has their own experiences. Seems like you’re still young so it’s awesome that you are picking up on it now. I know other diabetics that aren’t as switched on. Good job mate 👍
I have learned a lot from this video and I love your content so much , i watch all your videos and they're awesome Also, you're so pretty and strong. You should be proud of yourself ❤❤
Hiiii! Ily Alicia!!!!! 💗💗💗
I'm 19 and have had diabetes for nearly a year now... when I saw you'd posted this video I just felt so relieved because my management hasn't been the best recently and it's so hard to deal with all the mental and physical effects. Loved watching this xx
I'm 22 and have had diabetes for almost 10 years now. One of the biggest things I figured out was to inject the insulin about 30-45 minutes BEFORE I start to eat a meal. By doing this it stops the spike that always happens after we eat because the insulin hasn't kicked in yet. It can be a pain but once you get in the habit of doing it 30-45 minutes before hand it makes a huge difference in having stable numbers throughout the day.
i hope ur okay! god bless you
wake up girlies Alicia just posted!!!
Hi! Loved your video so much. I'm 20 rn, been Type 1 for 15 years. I just wanted to say that insulin is believed to be the fastest when taken in the abdomen, and slowest when done in the thigh. Insulin is injected subcutaneously (into the fat layer) and not in the muscle anyways, unless you do it on purpose - though it hurts and is not recommended! I've even met some fellow T1s who don't inject in the thigh at all, because they say it's dreadfully slow for them. Hope everything goes well : )
I learned so much about diabetes in this video, I know it was hard to make, but I found it so informational and I feel a lot more aware now :)
Im also a t1d (have been for 6 years!) And im so sorry that people treat you like your numbers. My endo is also a t1d so hes more relatable. Ik some diabetes doctors can be sooo annoying and make u feel like u cant do anything. But u can get thru this. We're in this together 🦋🦋🦋
I love your diabetic vlogs and I love your videos too and thank you very much for the diabetic content because I have Diabetes too ❤
Hi! I have been a type 1 diabetic for 9 going on 10 years. I was diagnosed when I was 11 years old, right around Halloween (ironic, right?) so my 10 year anniversary is going to be this October. I have really been struggling with my diabetes these past few weeks and I just cannot stop crying about it today, so I wanted to get insight into another T1D’s lifestyle so I could feel a sense of connection and community. Living with this chronic illness is very hard, it can be incredibly frustrating and exhausting and it encompasses every waking moment of your life. BUT since I have had it for so long, I have come to a mindset shift over the years that can *maybe* help someone else struggling as well. I want to take the best care of myself as an act of love for myself, to show my body that I love her and that I know I deserve to live a long and healthy life with diabetes. I take care of myself because I deserve to be cared for, and so does everyone else that has diabetes! Even if my body is being frustrating I still want to show her love and not just disregard or ignore this illness that I have. I hope this helps at least one person with T1D ♥️
Loves your video❤
I hope you get well Alicia❤❤❤
Im 12 years old and a diabetic for 3 years now. I wanted to say that I love your video's and I really relate to you. I moved from one country to another and the situation im in right now is really complicated and I just wanted to say that you're doing great and I hope things get better for the both of us.
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omg the moment you started talking about how difficult it is to get a pump in the us (im guessing) made me feel so guilty because i'm in a country were i can just easily go to my doctor and tell her that i wanna go on a pump and that's practically it (but after more than 3 years now i still haven't decided if i want a insulin pump or not lol)
you're really strong, God bless you
I feel you. I've been sleeping so late in the day, not moving or eating until late, and my blood sugar is all out of wack. Lol. You'd think I'd have better control over it considering I was diagnosed at eight and I'm twenty-three (about to be twenty-four in April). I'm working on getting mine back in control too, haha. Here's to hoping. I used to be in the hospital every other month when I was a kid, couldn't even list how many times I've gone into DKA, it's not fun. I wish you the best in managing your type one diabetes! We gotta stick together! Lol.
I have diabetes for 10 years and I am so sorry going through that and you are not alone ❤
Hi, love watching your Channel. My Son is 10 and has type 1. It's is hard to manage. We got an insulin pump almost 2 yrs ago. It has made life so much easier. His range is soo much better. We were on the tslim. I loved that algorithm, the control IQ. He kept going up for showere and beach/ pool time bc you have to take it off. We went on the Omni 5. Still fine tuning somethings. But love the tubeless pump. He has also been on a dexcom. I started watching the juicebox pod cast that was life changing as well. We have an A1c of 5.5. But I am also a person who likes to bump and nudge and a control freak my. My other grown boys will tell you that. In no way am I saying that's better or worse then what your doing. I think anyone who has this disease it a Rock Star. You have so much multi-tasking you have to do everyday. I do notice that my son is so used to being in range that when he get over 150ish he feel very sluggish and tired. He does eat a moderate amt of carbs. He just had pizza for lunch. I can do an extended bolus with a higher basal rate then back out of it if he starts dropping. He is also very active with Soccer and ju jitsu. I give lowered carbs on those days before sports. Or set a lower basal rate. He loves the Omni 5 over Tslim. Here in the US. The tslim is a contractual thing. The omni 5 goes through pharmacy. Good luck to you. So proud of you that you Graduated.❤
i’m so sorry this happened to you and i would love to hear the story time on how ur hospital was treating you… 😢
I have a CHD. I fully understand your point. It’s really hard living with a chronic illness that has no cure. Keeping your health at its best is really hard.
Keto diet can help, watch Dr Berg videos
I loveeee uuuuuu you are my fv ❤️🇲🇦
hi alicia!
video idea: updated makeup tutorial and makeup collection
Hello Alicia, I just want to say, I empathize. My T1D has been going crazy in every area lately, it hasn't been this bad since my teen years. But I've got the Tandem t slim x2 pump (after three long years of blood, sweat and tears to get it), and I'll be trained for my pump. (Unfortunately it's April 3rd and I can be trained for my pump only on April 24! Oh well.) Stay strong and brave no matter what comes your way. Like I said, I empathize, I've definitely been where you are today.
thanks for making this video
Hey Alicia
Hi Alicia, I just want to say that as someone who dose not have diabetes, or even know much about it, I found this video very educational. Thank you for showing this part of your life, Im sure this video has made so many people feel less alone. 🤍
i am a new diabetic and it’s been really difficult dealing with it but this made me feel less alone
HAPPY DIABASTIC MONTH 💗✨️
For you and I 💀👍
When you do get a pump yo you should make a video about it, it would be very interesting also ily this video was really informative
hiii ilysm ❤️❤️
Take care ❤ and can u do house tour?
Good morning Alicia happy Sunday morning and I hope you having amazing day today and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter
I have never been this early
You are very strong, and you will be okay too!
As a diabetic, I’ve seen it helps to eat whole grain bread instead of white bread, so I thought to share 😅.
Trying to get a pump in the UK is just as bad. The criteria is ridiculously strict and just punishes T1D's like me that have decent control and an A1C under 8%, even though I have up to 12 injections a day to achieve that level of control.
I've had t1d for 5 years. I was diagnosed in 2018. I think its safe to say that every diabetic knows how tiring and frustrating it is to watch your bloods just go all over the place and you dont know why. You can do something and your bloods would be perfect one day, and then the next day you'll do the same thing, and it just wont work.
Sometimes I'll prebolus but not wait, sometimes I wont at all if its dinner and I can see the affects of it. It's mentally draining, I know what you mean. Especially when you're stressed about something, and you still have to always manage your diabetes and its just, exhausting.
And oooh boy I knew that feeling of not wanting to accept having diabetes, it took a long time to accept it, and when it came to pumps being expensive and almost impossible to obtain (i moved for uni, and i think im still on the waiting list 5 years later) and health professionals are harsh almost everywhere I've been, except one place (the doctor was a diabetic as well).
And sadly a lot of people are going to simply assume, and judge as if they know what it's like.
So I heavily appreciate and applaud you for using your platform for opening up about the condition a lot of people have, and how it affects people emotionally and physically, so you can do this Alicia, and I know everyone who has t1d can as well
Big fan always support👀👀💗💗💗💗
I know it's not the same but I feel alone with all my (mental health) problems I have and I can understand a little what you say that you feel alone🥲
You are really so strong❤️
Same. MH and physical problems and watching Alicia trying to manage things, that's how my life is too
Hi, thanks for upload/ filmed the Video ❤
I have diabetes type 1 too and i struggle with it…
I am 13 Jears old and I had my Diagnose 2 years ago.
Everytime I am at the Hospital I get sad and I think that I can‘t do this with the diabetes.
I can‘t do this and my bloodsugar is always high.
I felt so alone with my diabetes and I think you make this very good…
You explained it so well!
I love your videos and think you are a amazing person!
I hope you uderstand, what I write (if you read it) because i am german and can‘t speak english very well…
I’m not diabetic but I have hypothyroidism ( a chronic illness ) for over 10 years and I truly understand how hard it is to take medication on time and if I don’t take it my body will go through true chaos to the point where my TSH went up to 18 while the normal range is from 1 to 4
When you do go on an insulin pump, you should get the Omnipod. There are no tubes just a PDM or personal diabetes manager that you have to carry around.
ily💗👉🏼👈🏼
EDS, not diabetes but you're right, it gets SO hard. managing your health has to be a full time job, but it's exhausting. you aren't a failure, we're all just doing our best
Iam niveditha. 15 years of t1d💙💉l luv ur videos . We all are stronger than our ups and downs 💪
I'm also have 1 type of diabetes.. we all strong 💪
We're amazing people ✨️💗
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Hey Alicia, I don´t have dibetes but I was born with hypothyroidism (and I know they aren´t the same at all, I really admire you for getting true this) but you explain really well the part of how hard it´s to get that maybe sometimes we aren´t able to enjoy things teh way we wish too, the need of taking meds every day is it's mentally tiring for me, I can´t imagine how hard it is for you.
Good Lucky, good vibes 💖💖💖
as a type one for the last 7 years, i’ve just recently learned that the dexcom is actually 15 minutes off due to it not actually reading your blood. it’s reading fluid. which is unfortunate
i just found out i may have type 1 iabetes so i think im gonna start making a routine to get my health back on track and i hooe yhu make it too!❤
My dad and my grandma both have type two diabetes. Ironically, so did my dad's cat and he gave him the same insulin and checked his blood pressure, basically, everything my dad did, he did for his cat, so growing up and watching what they do was actually really cool. I don't have diabetes but it was just incredible to see.
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You slay, always remember that girl.
So my mom took me to the doctor last year after experiencing dizziness, passing out, shakiness and fatigue. The doctor told me that there was nothing wrong with me and that I should just be more careful standing up. It's been about a year since then and I have been experiencing a lot more symptoms including numb limbs, red sploching on my hands and feet when they go numb, dehydration, fluctuating hunger, and never gaining weight no matter how much I eat and getting to the point where I'm almost passing out at school. So my mom is taking me in to see my doctor once again because she is certain I have T1D. I'm really scared because I know how much this will change my life and I HATE needles. I think one of the hardest parts about this for me though is I suck at keeping up routines and including routines that otherwise would neglect my body. But I feel a lot better knowing there are so many people around my age with the same thing as me who I can look up to! Thank you for openly showing your experience with T1D! I'll update on whether or not I have T1D. Wish me luck!
Pump changed my life but is anointing for 4-5 months but is sooooooo good I’ve had a pump for 2 years but I live in England
I cannot recommend the Medtronic iPort Advance they would solve your problem of all the injections everyday and the anxiety that comes with them. They insert like a Dexcom and stay in for 3 days just like a omnipod, you then inject into the port and the needle doesn’t even hurt or bruise or anything because it all infuses through the port. I live in Australia and love it for me! I’m going to comment this on your latest vid just in case you miss this one ❤
ilysm 🩷🩷
You'll get everything💕
Hello from Russia.
Wow, also from russia😅🫠💓 i am so happy i'm not alone watching amazing Alicia from here))
I sometimes get visual hallucinations when my blood is severely low. It's hard to explain but it makes any room I'm in look like it has a heartbeat? Like it's jolting and falling on me