Managing my Type 1 Diabetes on my Wedding Day | She's Diabetic

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  • @riccardrosen2073
    @riccardrosen2073 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Even she's diabetic - she is the sweetest person. Congratulations and best wishes for your future together!

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ahhh thank you so very much as always for your very very kind and generous words!!

  • @jamesmustaine3288
    @jamesmustaine3288 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Andrea i just want to say that, congratulations on the wedding. And I just really appreciate how you spreading awareness on how to handle diabetes. Good luck for you and David in the future. 🖤

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so so much James!!! It’s honestly only from people like you watching and taking the time to comment that allows any awareness to be spread! Thank YOU for this!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @golondrina62
    @golondrina62 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just adding my congratulations 👰🤵 I have been MDI for the 41 years I've had type 1 diabetes, and on a CGM since about 2008. You're remarkably articulate and I enjoy your videos, and I wanted to thank you for your honesty and your willingness to share with the rest of our 'tribe' out here. I didn't have a CGM when I got married and I kind of winged it throughout the day as well. I actually ended up running low before the reception and had to chug orange juice when we got to the venue (as politely as possible!). The adrenalin and stress can definitely mask hypoglycemia symptoms. Your dress was beautiful and I'm glad you had a wonderful day. Keep speaking and sharing and thanks again from a smiling face out here in the Interwebs 😎

  • @Atrus999
    @Atrus999 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great advice Andrea! I don't think I would want to make someone else responsible for keeping track of my blood sugar either. It's not always necessary to micromanage it. Also I like the new look!

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much!! And I agree with the someone else managing it and the micromanaging it front - totally my thinking, but I know it’s all personal so whatever floats people’s boat!!! ❤️

  • @clairmackenzie8300
    @clairmackenzie8300 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HUGE congratulations to you both!! You looked beautiful!! May you share many happy years together. Clair, Essex, UK

  • @kemaloz8615
    @kemaloz8615 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations Andrea... 🥳😘
    I wish you happiness. And of course healthy days too.😊🧿🧿

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so so so much Kemal!! Kind words and wishes as you always do - and I wish you the same my sweet friend!! Xoxoxox

  • @Sarah-jg9uw
    @Sarah-jg9uw ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Andrea, your diabetic buddy here 👋 I been following your channel ever since you first started and i just want to say you looked beautiful, what lovely pictures of your wedding, congratulations to you both and wishing you both all the best for the future 🩷💙

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello my Diabuddy!!! Thank you so so much for your kind words and for being with the channel for so long!!!!! You have no idea what that means to me - genuinely thank you so much for watching and being here with me!!! 🥹

    • @Sarah-jg9uw
      @Sarah-jg9uw ปีที่แล้ว

      Your welcome Andrea, thank you for you kind comments 💕Sarah

  • @BarbaraNeuzil
    @BarbaraNeuzil ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Andrea, firstly I want to Congratulate you and David in your new journey thru married life, being a New Yorker, and my condolences on the loss of your sweet Dad. Ive been there with losing parents, now all our immediate parents have passed away and it is heartbreaking even now. I'm ID T2 Dexcom Tslim2 user and came to your channel when i was a real newbie, 2 yrs ago. It has been life changing especially going thru death anniversaries, as well as medical problems (Diabetic Co-Morbidities) and trying to have a life balance after a heart attack and now a cardiac AFib problem. I hate Diabetes, it took my dear brother and consumed him. His life ended at 56yrs old. I've felt guilty at times realizing I out lived him. At 63, I have reflected on his diabetic life as well as my Dad's and other family members and it gets me sad and angry but that's OK. I have a therapist to help but other medical issues have pulled me in those more critical concerns. Back burner alert. ‼️🚨. You have been wonderful. You have a cheery composure, a wonderful grasp of Diabetes and hacks. As a disabled critical care trauma nurse Ive seen more than i care to see but Ive learned alot and my diabetic self has been helped by my dexcom device and pump. I am sorry for rambling.
    You are so young and beautiful & such a help to so many of us. I've loved your hacks, your honesty, the kind and caring approach you extend to your you-tube visitors and subscribers. Continue to keep on posting. Our son will be getting married in a year or so. Love the idea of a BS tech tracker. Starting to feel like I need a Diabetic holiday but can't risk anything now. Dialysis is in my future as well as cardiovascular worries. Until the time the back burner becomes a smoking fire, I wish you great health, happiness, straight CGM lines and Please, find the humor in your most challenging moments. The things you can laugh about work like magic on the things we cry about. Blessings to you and David, your new home, your next chapter and your healthy approaches to everything that comes your way. 🎉❤😂🙏 Welcome back ❤️ Barb

  • @dirtbag4532
    @dirtbag4532 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! I have X2 as well and it has, after some fine tuning made my daily life less stressful.

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว

      YAY FOR A LESS STRESSFUL LIFE!!! This is awesome to hear (and I agree!!!) xoxoxo

  • @claytoncruz1882
    @claytoncruz1882 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations on the new chapter of your life.

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so so much!! ❤️🥹

  • @ruchitaarora1555
    @ruchitaarora1555 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulation 🎉🎉🎉💐💐💐💐to both you with lots of happiness and good healthy life....

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much!!! 💝☺️

  • @analorenasanchez9285
    @analorenasanchez9285 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You looked gorgeous!! Congrats for your wedding! You make a beautiful couple 😊

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @moonlightx2803
    @moonlightx2803 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this video was so affirming and helpful! it’s something i’ve thought about and with marriage on the horizon for my partner and i, im so glad i came across this 🧡

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're so welcome! I'm so glad you found it! Such an exciting time to be thinking about an upcoming marriage!! I'm thrilled for you and am wishing you and your partner to be the very very best!!!! 🥹❤️

  • @rexhowells7015
    @rexhowells7015 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Andrea,
    Thankyou for sharing your so special day.😊 Sharron and I loved the beautiful wedding photos.
    Also interesting about the pump and how it helped in keeping you stable.
    As I have been on multiple injections for a long time, and even though my HbA1c is good, 6.4 last time, it's such hard work and lots of highs and lows . I feel like it would be starting all over again , to learn a totally different way to manage the diabetes , and to trust the technology.
    It's great to see you back on line, you have been missed.
    Congratulations to you and David , we are so happy for you both ,
    Rex and Sharron 💕

  • @jlm1411
    @jlm1411 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats, wonderful video as always! Great advice as always too🎉😊

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Jim!! ❤️

  • @friedelpas5637
    @friedelpas5637 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations David and you with your marriage. And the most important thing, seems that you really enjoyed that day and that is indeed the most important thing!
    I'm maried without CGM, did not exists already that time. But I had already an insuline pump. And need to use fingerpricks for controlling suggar. And I had not to wear a dress and a costume is easier to wear a pump than a wedding dress.
    I have not fast stress from things, accept from one thing, blood glucose values out of range. So I believe that I'm a bit more control freak at such times then most of the poeple. But that is me. I would feel me less comfortable when I do it in the opposite way. Fine that others are different on that.

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I am SO glad I was able to enjoy the day - that was my numbero uno priority and I feel like I achieved that and then some so I’m a very happy camper here!! It’s all so personal and I think the fact that you know what makes you feel comfortable and taken care of - well that’s just the best best BEST!!!!

  • @dianaquibi
    @dianaquibi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing your experience Andrea. You looked amazing on your wedding. And you look gorgeous now! Love the new look 😊. Congratulations! ❤

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!! And thank you for the comments on my hair!! 😘🌞❤️

  • @LoraK31
    @LoraK31 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congrats (also, love the new hair color)!! An engagement is on the horizon for me (I know he has the ring hidden in our apartment, so it's just a matter of time lol), so this video actually came at a great time for me. My question is: How did diabetes factor into your caterer/bakery choice? Were you able to ask them if they could do carb counts or did you just estimate?

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ahhhhhhh!! A ring HIDDEN IN THE APARTMENT!!! That is SO EXCITING!!!!!!!!!! I can’t wait to hear more!!!! Re your question (which is so so smart!!) we didn’t - but that probably would have been an excellent idea to do!!! I like that a lot!!! The only thing we did have was a totally gluten free, daily free menu, because my husband and I bother eat that way, and it makes us feel best, so knowing everything being served gf/df helped us know we could eat everything without a worry, and for me that was a great help to ease my mind. But carb counts…that was a total guessing game…lol 🤣😅

  • @jackschitt6235
    @jackschitt6235 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been on the Medtronic system for 3+ years. I'm looking for summaries from experienced people about what I should switch to and why. I mentioned to my endocrinologist recently that I think I want the newest Dexcom maybe with the omnipod. He said Omnipod customer service is horrible! Then I came across something saying some people were having a hard time obtaining the newest Dexcom even after they got approved by their insurance and doctor to do it. I do like that Medtronic ships everything to my door through UPS. I don't want to find myself dealing with 2 different companies when there's a problem and they both blame the other company's device/employee etc. I DO want the best CGM though so I'm all ears...

  • @365aqualife8
    @365aqualife8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations 🎊 from Malta 🇲🇹 👏 ❤️

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!!!! Also- I love Malta!!! 😍🇲🇹❤️

  • @geirbalderson9697
    @geirbalderson9697 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a lovely bride! Congrats to you and your new husband!!

  • @teabean7
    @teabean7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations on your wedding!

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!!! ❤️

  • @lakegirl239
    @lakegirl239 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You were a most beautiful bride! Your dress was magnificent. Best wishes to you and your dear husband.
    Wowed by your thoughtful strategizing. Far and away more effective than my management. My abdomen is part of my Dex rotation sites. Dresses with pockets are fabulous. I slit a pocket on the inside and slip it in.
    My tslim paperwork is still processing! Eager to be notified of a delivery date.
    My question is from day 1, I’m not asking for medical advice, just from personal experience, roughly how long does it take in general terms the pump to get to know the wearer? I’m thinking a week. Am I in the range?

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Thank you for all your kindness! In terms of your question, it really REALLY depends on how accurate your basal settings are. That's going to be the baseline for the system, so if your settings are spot on, then I would say the time required will be lower. That being said, it's not just about the system getting to know you, it's also about you getting to know the system. For example, I found I needed less carbohydrate to treat lows because the system had already decreased my basal rates, so that was something to get used to and figure out. But I had to say, overnight I really saw a difference almost from day 1, my nighttime BG's were just fabulous, and thought they aren't that way every single night, for the most part the system really excels in that way, but also keep in mind I think my basal rates were really well dialed in. My biggest suggestion would be to work very closely with your Endo to get your basal rate and correction factors as accurate as possible. Good luck with getting all the necessary approvals and let me know if you have any other questions - I'll try my best to answer them!!

  • @emmaoshana1857
    @emmaoshana1857 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations to you both 🎉🥰

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Emma!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @soulsaw
    @soulsaw ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations! 💞💕💖💖

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you my sweet friend!! Xoxo ❤️

  • @marinakiell1069
    @marinakiell1069 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a first in a looong time, that u have your Sunday video on a schedule.

    • @Atrus999
      @Atrus999 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She has Sunday videos? The only ones I've seen lately have been released months apart.

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว

      I know! I’m working on getting my groove back!!! 😍

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว

      I normally post on Sundays Evan, but I’ve been not as active recently due to work and am trying to get back on track!! Marina knows everything!! ☺️

    • @Atrus999
      @Atrus999 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ShesDiabetic Gotcha. I was thinking maybe I had missed some videos. 😂
      But good luck with any projects you might be working on!

  • @annecurtin336
    @annecurtin336 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Andrea - first of all, congratulations You took your everyday life & incorporated it! into the VERY special day - & did it with integrity, flexibility, & grace. I am hoping you will start posting again - I have missed you!

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve missed you too Anne!!!! Thank you so much for your kind words, as always and ever!!! 🥹 I’m working on getting back into the TH-cam groove!! Big BIG LOVE and hope all is well with you sweet angel!!! Xoxox

    • @annecurtin336
      @annecurtin336 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much - I really needed those kind words!

  • @Megafoot2164
    @Megafoot2164 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations !! 😊

  • @shauntayecooper9489
    @shauntayecooper9489 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations on your wedding

  • @munafarah5466
    @munafarah5466 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations Andrea!!! I am so happy for you. Are you planning for a baby any time soon? I'm only asking because I am a type 1 diabetic and trying my hardest to lower my A1c and trying to keep within the range as much as possible. Do you have any advice or tips for that?

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello lovely! Thank you so much! No, I can't say we're trying for a baby, but if we were it would be something I'd consider blogging about becuase it's quiet a journey for many couples and I think we could all benefit from being more open about it. That being said, my biggest advice would be to speak to your Endo about your plans and what you can do to put yourself in the best position possible. I know my Endo has mentioned to me before that there are things (vitamins, etc) that they put t1d's on to make conception easier and healthier. So that's all I know I'm afraid. But I wish you a very wonderful journey full of success! I would also reccomend you check out Michelle Lord's TH-cam channel as she's done a lot of vlogging on the subject of her pregnancy and birth experience! ❤️

    • @munafarah5466
      @munafarah5466 ปีที่แล้ว

      @She's Diabetic Thanks Andrea. I really appreciate it. Congratulations again. I'm so happy to hear about your wedding 🎊🥳

  • @celvsmachine
    @celvsmachine ปีที่แล้ว +1

    CONGRATULATIONS 🎉

  • @luizawise1159
    @luizawise1159 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations!!!

  • @nordwestbeiwest1899
    @nordwestbeiwest1899 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If your factors in the daily profile are correct, ask me why you don't run in "sleep mode" 24/7? That would be less stressful and the pump would then run in auto mode.

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is always in a ‘auto mode’ it’s just the sleep mode targets a lower BG range than the daytime mode, however in the sleep mode it also doesn’t deliver auto correction boluses which I wanted in case I was headed high due to anxiety/stress. That was my thinking, but if I’m missing something do let me know! I’m always wanting to learn more!!

    • @nordwestbeiwest1899
      @nordwestbeiwest1899 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ShesDiabetic Well, I've been running for 2 years in sleep mode, i.e. in the pump's auto mode, and of course I had to fine-tune my daily profile beforehand, i.e. set the parameters a little sharper or less, but that was only possible because I took a week to do it. Many claim that 3 days would be enough, but that's not true, because after you have adjusted your parameters, the algorithm starts collecting data. It takes a while with fluctuations in blood sugar, but please don't panic because the algorithm first has to collect data and can compare . For some this is after 3 days, for others only after a week. But be sure that you always eat at the same time and always the same amount of carbohydrates!!! Important because of the dates !!! And only then does it start to run really well and without stress. Just give it a try and give it the time for it because the first few days will be bumpy but don't immediately give up hope and show patience. I don't find the 112.5 mg/dL low and you can set your correction either sharper or less sharp in the menu. One of mine has set it sharper because in sleep mode it is only controlled on the basis of the basal discharges and it helps to set the alarm in the CGM settings sharper so that the pump can act faster then. That sounds paradoxical but it did for me helped .Maybe you need to adjust your basal rates a bit which might be too conservative. Trying and testing brings experience and then also success and Please always keep in mind that making mistakes is good to learn how your body reacts, you draw your conclusions from this and then change it. If that is correct then everything can only get better. As long as you know that you also make mistakes, you also know that you can correct them, so don't be afraid of them and be aware of them in the back of your mind.

    • @abbykuusisto4641
      @abbykuusisto4641 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@ShesDiabeticCongratulations!
      No

  • @ioulianiordanov
    @ioulianiordanov ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations ❤

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! ❤️💝💙

  • @mariangeladiprima6031
    @mariangeladiprima6031 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I went through the exact same thoughts with the glucose sensor 🙌. So I decided to keep it hidden, as I just wanted to be a bride for the day plain and simple

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! Exactly!!! I'm so happy for us that we came to our own conclusions about these things!!! ☺️ Congratulations to you too!!!

  • @junaidmehsudvlog8833
    @junaidmehsudvlog8833 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations ❤❤❤❤

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @junaidmehsudvlog8833
      @junaidmehsudvlog8833 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ShesDiabetic i am diabetic but still single

  • @jasonstrack
    @jasonstrack ปีที่แล้ว

    My Type 1 daughter is almost 9, and diagnosed last October. Been considering pumps. I was wondering if you use the G7 or a G6 with a pump? I thought that G7 was not possible yet with pumps? Or is there a way to do it? Thank you for your videos, they have encouraged our family.

  • @mortensonaaron
    @mortensonaaron ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats! AND OMNIPOD 5!!!!! Forget the tubes!!!!! :)

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ekkk!! Yesss!!! So excited to forget the tubes!!!!!!!!

  • @JuriKet
    @JuriKet ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats!

  • @marinakiell1069
    @marinakiell1069 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What day was the wedding?

  • @bb8bb145
    @bb8bb145 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats

    • @ShesDiabetic
      @ShesDiabetic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!!!

    • @bb8bb145
      @bb8bb145 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your welcome number 1 fan ❤️

  • @AlanSchildroth
    @AlanSchildroth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like a dry red wine, does little to effect my blood sugar!

  • @ForgottenCovers
    @ForgottenCovers ปีที่แล้ว

    He is quite a lucky guy! 🤵😅❤

  • @farhatchristopher2790
    @farhatchristopher2790 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lord Jesus Christ be with you always mam.God bless you

  • @TikTok-mz6zc
    @TikTok-mz6zc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi MI type on diabetes country India🇮🇳

  • @ambeatch
    @ambeatch ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats