Dating with Diabetes!
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- čas přidán 20. 03. 2021
- All about dating with Type 1 diabetes!
[I have Type 1 diabetes and my boyfriend does not.]
My boyfriend, Cody, and I will be filming a video together answering your questions about dating someone with Type 1 diabetes - so please leave some questions in the comments below! Thank you. :)
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[DISCLAIMER: While I am a Registered Nurse, nothing that I post should ever be taken as medical/nursing advice. Please consult your doctor if you have questions about your individual diabetes management and overall health.]
That was very interesting Danica. I got T1D for my 16th birthday instead of a car. I'm now 68. Been married to the same wonderful woman for 48 years. Had T1D for the past 52 years. Been on the pump for the past 38 years and Dexcom for the past five. Before the Dexcom days fingers were like pin cushions from the use of glucometer to check glucose level several times each day. Life's much better with Dexcom.
Married 27 years now, 2 daughters and type 1. He was a blind date and cute as hell, I didn’t say anything about my diabetes till about 3 weeks of dating, I figured no one would want me and that life but guess what he didn’t care one bit and I warned him of aging with me, still he said we do this together and if you can’t have real coke than neither can I. He has always believed we eat the same. Literally he stopped real pop and just switched over, I married him 6 months later. My life is good and I try hard to stay healthy because I don’t want to be a burden because I chose not to care about myself. This a great video because I know many worry about the same things
Dr Abiola cured my mom from diabetes #drabiola ❤️💓.
I’ve been watching you since becoming a T1D. You’ve been a source of light and inspiration for me. You’re a ‘Diabetes Angel’ to me. 💙🙏
I got really lucky and my husband's roommate before we got married was also type 1!! It was amazing to date someone who actually knew what a low blood sugar was and what to do for it.
i’ve been watching you since i was 12 :,) it’s been so long since i’ve actually been on your channel. i’m so glad you’re still doing well!!
I would so SO love to see an interview with your boyfriend Danica!!!!! YES YES YES please do it!!!! Thank you for the wonderful video!!
Your boyfriends mom was sitting behind us at a restaurant and I herd about you ... So happy to find you on here ... Great find !
Thanks for sharing! I love your channel!
On the note of glucagon: it’s also good to RE-teach them on a fairly regular basis. I learned this after I got woken up with a glucagon needle in my butt cheek when I didn’t need it. I snapped awake real quick (before the plunger was pushed in) so no harm no foul, but it was not pleasant lol
Glad to hear he is supportive.
I was diagnosed with T1 at 39, well over a decade into my marriage. I can't imagine being with a partner who isn't willing to be part of this whole experience. She may not have this disease but she still has to deal with many of the same annoying side effects I do (from beeping CGM alerts on both of our phones to the occasional "sorry, I can't drive for another 15 minutes until my blood sugar is back up"). Maybe it's because I was diagnosed later in life that I don't see anything wrong with being up front and educational about this when meeting new people you expect to be interacting with often (especially when it comes to dispelling the myth that this disease is "mostly kids" when in reality it's "mostly adults, and half of them are still misdiagnosed as T2").
Hi Chris,Hope you're doing well.I was wondering if your endocrinologist told you that you are a type 1 or of type 1.5? I was diagnosed at the age of 33.I learned 10 years later from my endo that I was of type 1.5 (also called LADA). Now, is it important to know I could not tell really.I know one thing is that I need less insulin.And also very sensitive to exercise vs blood sugar.Best regards, Jean-François
@@jean-francoisparent574 My PCP said T1/T1.5 (though mistakenly described it as "rare" when in reality half of us are diagnosed over the age of 30), my endo said T1. The truth is, the T1.5 moniker was first proposed in 1985 (and LADA in 1993), both terms were officially relegated to "slang" status in 1995 when *all* autoimmune diabetes was officially classified as T1. It's more confusing since some doctors (and even the ADA/JDRF T1 Diabetes Sourcebook, basically the official textbook on diagnosis) use "T1.5" to refer to "double diabetes" in any age. If you're curious, I've written about both the history of the name, and a good analogy of all of the types of diabetes at ex-nerd dot com, and include links to all of the original source material there.
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So my question fits with the bloopers. My son is the type 1. He is 30 and I think he is thinking it would be really hard to live with him as a diabetic. Therefore, I am afraid my son believes no one will ever willingly choose to be a part of this struggle. There are the days you feel awful because you were up all night with blood sugar issues. The days you are rollercoastering. The alarms going off in the night and waking your spouse when you get one. The expense. And of course, worrying about the type 1 in your life dying due to complications. Does any of this cross Cody's mind or concerns. Type 1 is a hard disease to manage. It takes it own suitcase when traveling and it can change your plans at any minute it wants to.
Great honest thanks.
Can you do an updated what’s in my diabetes bag/purse
Been diabetic since 12, am 22 now. Never had an issue with dating and anyone really caring about it. Honestly, I think it makes you more interesting. Cool pump, funny patch stuff we wear to check our sugars. It really doesn't effect the person you date anyhow! In the grand scheme, its super minimal and doesn't effect them in really any way haha.
Dr Abiola cured my mom from diabetes #drabiola ❤️💓.
Me and my gfs first date was to IHOP and even though her blood sugar was through the roof she didnt put in insulin out of embarrassment. Now we've been together for 2 years and I'm very supportive of her. Her diabetes is just a part of our life and neither of us have a problem with it.
Dr Abiola cured my mom from diabetes #drabiola ❤️💓.
He sounds great! Like he really cares. My husband of 30plus years helps me with site changes and such as I had shoulder surgery so have some limited range of motion. He also helps with the G6!
Hi, Danica,
In a past video (it may be from way back; I’ve been watching for years) you mentioned issues with your skin whenever you tried anything to keep Dex sites on better or longer. I’ve dealt with similar issues. In the past few months I’ve finally found something that works under the site and skin grips I use without leaving a rash or broken skin! It holds entire life of sensor even with sweaty workouts and swimming. They are actually two ostomy supply products. They should market these to diabetics too! The first is 3M Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film (I prefer the swabs as it leaves anything it touches tacky and can be more carefully applied this way). Simply apply to area where sensor and cover patch will be applied, wait a minute then apply as normal.
This protects your skin from adhesives, fluids that get under patch, friction and gives improved adherence. This can make removal a little trickier. So I use the remover spray linked below. Just spray patches wait a few seconds and peels right off without tugging.
Both items are linked below. :)
3m Cavilon No-Sting Barrier Film, Gentler Way to Protect Skin from Body Fluids, Adhesives, and Friction, Alcohol Free Barrier Film, Hypoallergenic and Latex Free, Swabs, Box of 25 www.amazon.com/dp/B004XMALQ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_BJ8NACNWBWPE2X59TCKY
62120105BX - Brava Adhesive Remover Spray 1.7 oz. Bottle www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q0RX1XA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_WQPZP1433FJ0Q9YJRXCF
Questions for Cody:
Did you know anything about T1D before you met Danica
Was it hard to learn about it/how quickly did you learn (eg, things like carb counting, Dexcom stuff)
Do you worry about Danica because she has diabetes
How about a review the Omnipod 5/Horizon
This video was super helpful. Just
Wish I wouldn't keep getting rejected for having diabetes. Any advice will help.
When is omnipod 5 coming out?
For a long time I felt like “damaged goods” when I was dating. I no longer allow myself to think that way. It took me a while before I could get to that point.
Also, for emergency glucagon check out Baqsimi as a nasal glucose.
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My name is Jacqueline and I was wandering what was the most difficult part of your childhood?
I would have to say the most difficult part of my childhood was I only weighed 1 pound and any child under four or five pounds that is severe neglect.
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I was wandering what state do you live in? I might have to travel to your state.
@@jacquelinescourageousworld2438 I got really lucky in that I never manifested the symptoms of type 1 until age 28. I was deployed in Afghanistan and had caught shrapnel in a IED explosion and I wasn’t healing. They ran all sorts of tests on me to figure out what was wrong. I almost lost my arm and leg as a result. They ran an a1c for shits and giggles and it came back 18.75. I was immediately medically discharged because you can’t be insulin dependent and in a combat situation. I had just passed my lieutenant exams and been promoted.
Cool topic. He sounds like a really nice guy and you look like a great couple. Best wishes to both of you with the relationship. Stay healthy
Fun part is trying to learn what to do with your pump during intimacy... Leave it on and have it pull on the set.. or try to unclip without ruining the moment... 😁🤘
Good video!
Any luck with the banjos Danica?
Yes bring it up quick, when I started dating some girls got up and left when I told them I was diabetic.
That sounds great, bringing your boyfriend in on it.
Hey Danica! I have been a follower for a few years now and love your videos. I am a type 1 diabetic (diagnosed) for 10 years (11 in October) I would want to ask Cody if he has ever or would ever be imbarrased by someone asking you a question or like looking at ur cgm or pump in public ( if it were a visible site) 💗💗
Dr Abiola cured my mom from diabetes #drabiola ❤️💓.
Hi Danica! Have you ever thought about an islet cell transplant?
I just have a Freestyle Libre 2 on my arm, scan it with my phone app and give myself the insulin I need from the insulin pen. Takes me seconds. Much less fuss and attention drawing. App also alerts when sugars are too high or too low
I have diabetes type 1 and would really like your boyfriend to do a video on how he felt when you told him that you had diabetes and how he feels now as I am in this position of meeting someone that I really like and telling them that I have diabetes.
I have a cure for diabetes I swear to God
I would love for you to be my diabetes educator
Danica, please let us know if you have caught Covid 19, Im a type 1 diabetic who eats veggies daily with all the vitamins needed and have been a salad eater for over 10 years small carbs, garlic, celery, spinach, more greens, hemp seeds, almonds, pecans, olive oil, walnuts, hemp seed oil. When i say all i eat is salad i mean thats all i eat, plus the mushrooms eaten and powder form. I need your advise ASAP. I should add, vitamin D3, zinc, arginine and elderberry, am i doing to much immune system boosting trust me i been eating all this for over 10 years, DANICA please respond
Dr Abiola cured my mom from diabetes #drabiola ❤️💓.
Funny thing is my wife is a pharmacist and the 1st time she had to use a glucagon on me she was like how do they expect you to use this thing on yourself if you are so low you are incoherent lol I said you just know what to do lol
This gives me an idea for a video: What Like Being the Child of a Type 1 Diabetic
I hear Mom’s dexcom going off to let her know she’s low now 😅 I spoke up diabetes!
I’d love to see a video on what it’s like to date someone with T1D!
My 11yo just ignores mine. Still waiting for him to offer to go get me a bowl of ice cream. :)
@@ex-nerd Mom has said that I used to wake up crying when she was low when I was a baby. Sometimes, even now as an adult, I’ll still wake up and check on her through the night, and she’ll be low. It’s like I’ve always had a sixth sense, that’s made a little easier now with her dexcom. If she’s low and we’re in a store or somewhere, I’ll run and grab her a Dr. Pepper, and a pack of Reese’s cups. Besides that, if I’m ever staying away from home, I try to text Mom every hour on the hour, to make sure she’s alright.
Hi Danica I am Maliyah I have type 1 diabetes and I have a similar story to yours and I wanted to make a channel but I need help coming up with a name please respond back I watched all of your videos
Dr Abiola cured my mom from diabetes #drabiola ❤️💓.
My ex’s parents were strongly against us going serious because they didn’t want “diabetic genes” in their family. That’s why he is an EX 😂 now, I am happily married and pregnant with my second baby. Not sure if you guys spoke about starting a family and having kids yet cause I don’t know how long you have been together. But maybe it would be a good question to bring up at some point for the viewers “Would you be ok to start a family (kids) with a diabetic person?”
Elena wow that’s unbelievable. I’m glad you have a loving supportive husband now. I’ve been Type1 for 54 years.
Dr Abiola cured my mom from diabetes #drabiola ❤️💓.
Thankfully, my fiance didn't get scared with my diabetes . Haha I always tell my bf make sure you don't knock my dexacom device off when he cuddles me 😁
Dr Abiola cured my mom from diabetes #drabiola ❤️💓.
I showed this to my friends, and they were all wondering why this video existed. Why would having diabetes be a red flag for anyone?
It would be a red flag because the non diabetic is either uneducated or a terrible person.
I once got asked why I don't inject the entire insulin from my pen in one go. They assumed that it would cure my t1d
Have you ever thought about doing a very low carb diet like keto?
We did. It failed big time. Certainly makes you insulin resistant.
@@Elkycreates I have been on keto for over a year.My A1c went from 9.0 to 5.8
@@diabeticketorewind1342 EXACTLY!!
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