You are a great ambassador for diabetics Andrea. I've experienced all of the issues that you and David have discussed. I also used to do 10 or more tests before getting my CGM and when the frequency was queried by my doctor I told him that "you can't manage what you don't measure". Thanks again, to you and David.
That's such an AMAZING response to your doctor - I LOVE THAT!!! If ever I need to speak to a doctor about this again - I'm totally going to steal your phrase there, if you don't mind! And just thank you so much for your kind words - I will pass these along to David for sure!! 😍
Had the same discussion with a prescriber at a pharmacy and I told her that your body tests your blood sugar continuously around the clock, so my 10 times a day is nowhere near your "internal" testing. Like comparing the sulfur on a match to the size of the sun.
My boyfriend always has to vomit when he has bad lows or even if he is rapidly dropping, and has been told by multiple doctors that lows don’t cause vomiting. You are so right- everyone’s diabetes is different.
I’m also a type 1 diabetic, and I appreciate your videos so much. I was only diagnosed a few months ago and i already struggled with my mental health and this has definitely not been easy. I find myself getting annoyed at people for not understanding how much I deal with everyday and how stressful this disease is, especially the fact that (unless on the off chance that there is a cure) it will never go away, but watching your videos makes me feel less alone. I appreciate u educating others who may not know anything about diabetes. Thank you :) xx (Also just wanted to add I really liked how patient you were while being asked questions, and how well you explained everything, really shows the type of person u are 💕)
Oh my goodness- what kind words - thank you so so much!! I really cannot tell you how much your kind words mean to me! ❤️ I'm so so sorry about your recent diagnosis. I think being diagnosed any time is difficult - but right now, with COVID, as the world is upside down I really feel for you being diagnosed in this scary time. I hope you're doing okay, and am SO glad to hear this makes you feel less alone. Truly utilize the online community (I really do!!) to make you feel less alone, and heard and seen. Truly you are not alone and we're all here for one another. Please know this!! I'm sending you so much love and strength my fellow diabuddy!!! 💙💙💙
Thank you so much for doing this video. So many ideas for handling tricky situations. I am one of those rare birds..... thin, active, 68 year old type 1.5, only diagnosed 2 years ago. I don’t fit in anywhere. I’ve stopped explaining things to everyone except my family. Everyone else thinks I’m over concerned. I’ve decided to ignore them. My family has been great.
I'm so glad to hear your family has been so awesome, Christine! That is WONDERFUL to hear, and to have as a solid foundation on which to stand and blossom upon! You're so right - you don't have to explain yourself to anyone else - and if they think you're over concerned that speaks more about them than it does about you. I say keep doing what works best for YOU! That's truly all that matters!! Thank you so much once again for your kind words and I hope you're very well these days!!! 💙💙💙
You both are so cute together 🥺!! Love how curious David is and he asked such important questions. Was even helpful for people with diabetes rather than just non t1D. Wishing you both a good and happy week ahead!💜
Thank you Tanisha!! I'm so grateful to David for asking such thought provoking and excellent questions, and will pass along your very kind words to him! Wishing you the most wonderful week ahead! ❤️
I'm 48 and just diagnosed type 1 in January 2020. I was sick for about a year before finally going to doctor. Your videos have been so helpful, for my education and feelings. As an older diagnosed diabetic, I feel I've had this same conversation with me and my prediabetic self. There is just so much that one doesn't get unless you live it. Utube is a big part of my "diabetic team" and vloggers like you are like guardian angels. Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work. Bless you and stay safe.🍀🤩
You are so so welcome Mike. I'm so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis and I really am so glad to hear the community here has helped you. Well done to you for seeking it out and participating - that is really awesome of YOU! Being that you were older when diagnosed I'm sure this has been a challenging and perhaps at times overwhelming time for you but it sounds like you're doing amazingly well, so keep it up, and know that we're all here for each other in this diabetes world! 💙
I'm so sorry to hear that Arelis. I hope you're doing okay and managing as best as possible given the craziness of our world at present. Sending you lots of strength and hope you know we're all here for one another! 💙
I was diagnosed with Type 2 December 2019. I wasn't even given any kind of information. I had a horrible time with the meds the doctor kept dosing me to high. I found your channel it's helped me go from a A1C of 7.3 to 5.5 in June. I had to learn about how to use Glucose meters from TH-cam. The doctor had scolded me how come I wasn't testing my sugar but no one told me to in the first place! Thanks for taking time to make videos!
Oh my goodness - I'm so sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis and the lack of support you've experienced from the medical community - so so sorry! That must just be so overwhelming for you! Thank you so much for your kind words - I'm so pleased this and other channels have helped you - and your A1C is AWESOME!!! How inspiring!! You truly are amazing to have done that practically all on your own! ❤️💙
I really enjoyed the conversation. You are opening doors to this disease which have been closed for so long. The more information people have about people who are T1d's the better for everyone. Thank you.
Thank you for making these videos Andrea! I got diagnosed with t1 two months ago and whenever I feel crappy about all of it, watching your videos and seeing other people with t1 really makes me feel better.
Oh my goodness, this comment is so so meaningful to me, thank you! ❤️ I want my channel to always be a safe haven for people to come when they just want to feel good, and safe, and like someone understands them. Just thank you for your words, they really mean so so much to me, and thank you for watching! 💙💙💙
Finding your channel has been such a blessing for me, Andrea. I was diagnosed with type one this week at 27 and it’s been very overwhelming trying to navigate all this newness...
Oh my goodness, I'm so so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis. This must be such an overwhelming time for you 💙. Please know you are not alone and we are all here for you. Truly it may feel like an isolating and lonely time, but just reach out and we as a community have you. And I'm so happy to hear that you've found the videos helpful. This is exactly why I made them. I wanted to feel less alone myself, and reaching out within this community has helped me no end. Truly. I hope you're doing okay and not too overwhelmed, but if you are - thats' completely understandable! Take it all one day at a time, and please know that this all will get easier, I truly promise!!! Big big love to you my fellow Diabuddy!!! You are not alone!! 🥰💙
Hi Andrea, I've found your videos both helpful and comforting over the past 6 months. I was diagnosed on Boxing Day last year at 22 YO, and can relate to so many of the comments you have made in the video - particularly the suggestion that I have checked my bloods "too often"! Thankfully I've saved my fingers over the past month or so, as I have finally gotten hold of a Freestyle Libre! Always look forward to your posts, as I seem to pick up more tips and tricks every time... See you in the next one!
Thank you so so much Joe!!! And I'm so sorry you've been told you were testing 'too much' too! Gah!! How silly! I'm excited for you and your Freestyle Libre though - these cgm's have been SUCH a game changer for me! Saves the fingers and gives us more information to go off of - win win!! Wishing you all the very very best and thank you once again for your kindness!!! 💙
Andrea, you are AMAZING ❤ I am here as being the aunt of a T1D, diagnosed at the age of 2 and now is almost 6 years old and is being well looked after. I want to know everything about T1D and your videos are just amazing. I absolutely love that you are so positive and so motivated to well control your T1D and spread so much positivity around. Seeing you being such an amazing person radiating *life* around brings peace to my heart as I think of my nephew and what future holds. Keep up the great work. Thank you ❤
Please continue this interview. Suggested extra questions: 1. What is your diagnosis story? 2. What was your last A1C? If that is too personal, what A1C do you genuinely aim for? 3. Do you have a dedicated iPad showing your BSL on display in your house? 4. What alarms on what devices do you set for overnight? 5. Do you have any relatives with t1d? 6. Do you take any precautions when you are going far from home for the day against the risk of a pump failure? 7. Have you ever needed help to deal with a hypo or experienced confusion? 8. What hypo food do you carry with you at all times? 9. Do you take any precautions before driving? 10. I hate to ask this one... Do you have any anxiety about complications or worry about your children in the future having t1d? (I am the father of a 17yo with t1d diagnosed at age 12. You're approach is an inspiration to us all! God Bless).
I’m a relatively newly diagnosed type 1 (6 years), and definitely not as eloquent and knowledgeable as Andrea, but I’ll share my experience (for what it’s worth) 1) I was diagnosed at 21 in college after fall semester of my senior year. That whole semester I was super tired, drinking a ton of water, and using the restroom often (TMI sorry!) My mom was the one who told me to go to the doctor and that’s how I got tested for diabetes, and I had a fasting of over 300 mg/dL. Definitely diabetic. 2) My A1c goal is to be under 7% 3) no, but interesting idea. I’m assuming so family can help if there’s an issue? 4) none, but I’m switching to a cgm soon 5) no relatives with t1 6) none, switching to a pump soon 7) yes, a few times, and each time I’ve been blessed to have been around family and friends who knew what to do (essentially to get me food/drink asap) 8) I like protein bars, and nutrigrain works well, those options don’t seem to spike me very high afterwards. I also like fruit for minor lows (60-70 mg/dL). 9) yes, I have a long commute (1 hour each way, no traffic) and I make sure to have food in the car or I plan my route to stop for food. I’ve had lows while driving and that’s pretty scary, luckily I was able to stop at convenience stores, etc. 10) YES. but I also realize that healthy non-diabetic people with no known family history also have diabetic children. So it’s a fear, but I can’t allow myself to be paralyzed by fear. In the future, we may have a cure, and my potential great grandkids wont have to worry about diabetes. Really good questions!
You are such a cute and wonderfull person.Just finished first season in homeland, ye im late but still wanted to watch it. Can t wait for season 8 to see you😁Love from Serbia!
I love your videos Andrea, and have been learning so much about diabetes. I honestly say I had a lot of misconceptions before (yes, I was the one who thought there was a good and a bad or worse diabetes) It is really such a tough condition to manage and I admire you and all that go through this kind of diseases. So glad that David is very kind and understanding about your T1. I can relate to what you tell about people making fun or making "funny" comments about diabetes, because I have OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and it gets on my nerves sometimes when people also portray it as being a funny thing, when it is not pleasant either.
Thank you so much for your kind words Ana!! I'm so so pleased that you would take the time to watch my videos, and take on this reeducation about the disease. Thank you, so so much, for taking that time 💙 I also can only imagine what people say about OCD! I've certainly seen it portrayed in so many jokes before, and can only imagine how hurtful that must be. I hope you're able to educate and spread awareness too - I will certainly make sure to have that in my mind the next time I hear an OCD joke and filter it through a kind but empathetic lens rather than thinking of it as a joke. Thank you so much once again and wishing you nothing but happiness and joy and a great week ahead my friend!
"I am always thinking about it." Yes t1 diabetes was a life style for us... I actually trust medical technology and engineering. I am sure this problem will be solved in the future. I think it's important to protect ourselves from complications until then. By the way, I am not diabetic. but my daughter is diabetic. And you really support us in this process. I proud of you. Nice video again. And I am sorry for your loss Andrea.
Thank you so much for your kind words Kemal - and what a wonderful parent you are to be watching and supporting your daughter by taking in this content! Just awesome! It is my pleasure to help you along the way - truly I just love making these videos and am so thankful for you kind feedback! 💙
Great video and very informative. It is so true...so many people have no idea how much work and effort is involved day to day to manage diabetes. It can definitely overwhelming at times. We need to pat ourselves on the back everyday for dealing with all of the uncertainities and life saving decisions on a daily basis. When people ask me how many hours do you think about your diabetes I tell them 24/7. You ROCK ...we all ROCK.... We are WARRIORS.
Such a great video! My 6 year old daughter was just diagnosed 2 months ago, and I didn’t know how much I didn’t know about diabetes until then. We are now trying to figure out this new lifestyle while also educating family and friends at the same time. I often find myself saying “great question. I have no idea” to things I am asked, but am happy for the opportunity to learn.
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching! And I'm so sorry to hear of your daughter's recent diagnosis. I'm sure this must be such an overwhelming time for your and your family. Please know, it does and will get easier, and though I don't know you personally, it sounds like you are an incredible Mom to your daughter, by doing all this research and being there for her in this way - please know I'm thinking about you and our entire community is here for you!!! 💙
This was a great video I need to let my husband watch it. I’m a T2D and he’s just been diagnosed as one. But it was he wasn’t and I was. So it was always a teaching point for me to him. I am new to the pump and you’ve touched on things I’ve had questions about. So thank you
You are very eloquent in answering your questions. I want to thank you. I am a type 1.5 diabetic and I have lost my eyesight due to the diabetes. I am trying to start my own channel that deals with both the blindness and the diabetes to express to people the same things that you just expressed in your questions and answers.
I'm so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis! And what a time to be diagnosed, with the world in the state that it is. Please know you are not alone, and there is a hugely supportive community here for you. And also - I promise you it does get easier. Thank you for watching and sending you strength and healing and you get to grips with your new diagnosis 💙💙
I was diagnosed the year I started secondary school. Im a lot like you where I kind of love talking about diabetes and even when people ask silly or ignorant questions I take it as an opportunity to teach them. Someone would ask me something at school and other people would turn around to listen and I'd end up telling the whole class😂. I always felt that it was better to explain it so if they ever encounter another diabetic they may be able to help or at least not hinder them. It's hard especially when theres tv and films showing injecting insulin into someone who's low. Drives me nuts!
WOW! I’ve said this before but I’m going to say it again. I’m learning SOOOOOO MUCH from your channel.Never knew that there was such a thing as type 1.5 Diabetes . Please don’t ever stop making these videos ( Although I don’t have T1D I do have HYPERTENSION diagnosed at 38 which was 18 years ago and I know it’s not the same but I do get this a lot “ YOU SHOULD’N’T BE EATING THAT, THAT HAS ALOT OF SODIUM :\ I don’t like being shamed for eating something that I want. :(.
Oh WOWZA!! What kindness!! Thank you thank you thank you! And what an honor to have you follow me even though you don't have t1d - I'm so honored that you find the content relatable regardless of this!! I WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS! AND AMEN! No one should EVER be shamed for what they are eating. I'm so sorry that you've experienced this, as it's not right, and understandably very frustrating. Personal choices should be respected and people should just blatantly mind their own business!! Sending you love and support!!! ❤️🙏🏻🥰
I just wanted to say thank you for making these videos! They are super interesting and helpful. I’ve had Type 1 Diabetes since I was 6. So Its cool seeing someone else’s point of view with the disease :)
You guys are great !!! I really enjoyed the video i loved all the questions and the answers... thanks for all the awareness I’ve diagnosed with t1 for almost 19 years just like you and i still learn a lot from your videos....♥️
You don't even understand how many times people have told me "you cannot eat that, it has sugar and you're diabetic! Ugh! Lady mind your business!! 🙄 " I'm fixing my low!!" Gosh! But I just ignore people now lmbo 😂 I really am trying to keep my sugars normal but it's so tough. I struggle too and I get the same responses from my doctor it's insane how rude they are. No type of professionalism. 🙄😬🙍🏻♀️👋🏼 But thank you for this helpful video! You both are amazing and you inspire me and my boyfriend that is non diabetic to learn and gather more info 🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 ❤
Oh I'm so sorry to hear of your frustrations Linda - I COMPLETELY hear you on the frustration front!! Like WHY does anyone comment on what anyone else is eating - it's simply none of the business!!!! And the doctors...yes...gah!!! I've experienced quite a lot of really poor bedside manner...awful! Thank you though, for your extremely kind words! And I'm so glad you and your boyfriend can find it helpful/interesting! I've really been inspired by the way David has taken on my T1D and learned about it and I will be sure to make more videos to share his perspective!! Wishing you and your boyfriend all the very best!! 💙
Nice video again from you both and well informed on are conditions more or less spot on. Sorry, too what your Gps as put you through I've had the same! And also too feel to blame all of the time. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for this video, I related to everything you said , spot on about everything!!! you have such an eloquent way of explaining things, I wish I was half as good as you are at explaining to people so concisely and clear these topics!! What a wonderful boyfriend you have!! I’ve been diabetic 24 yrs, I became type 1 in my twenty’s, and my wonderful husband has been with me since the start and has been a solid rock in my life. I so agree with you about the irritating things people say and the things people say that are wonderful, it’s hard when people don’t even bother to ask me about my condition but you just see the judgement in their faces and yes it makes me so mad how diabetes is portrayed as such a joke in movies and tv, a lot of jokes about losing feet and legs, like we caused this upon ourselves so it’s fair game to joke about it. : /. Also I went through two pregnancy’s with diabetes, would love to have had more babies but age and diabetic concerns prevented it, I so wish Dexcom and pumps would have been available back then, maybe I would have been brave enough to have had a third child!! But so so so thankful for the two wonderful sons God gave me!!! Thanks again for your videos!!!
Hi!! I'm a type 1 diabetic.I am 20 yrs old. I was diagnosed 4-5 yrs ago. And I'm still working on keeping my readings normal. I used to feel annoyed by my parents asking me about my BS levels. 'Coz my reading changes drastically at times. So, that's the reason they worry about me a lot. but by watching your video I came to know that you can take care of yourself if you decide and work for it. coming to my condition, well, very few of my family members know that I'm t1 and friends...they don't,I know they care about me but still, there was always something that stopped me to tell and it still is. U know...the feeling of being the odd one out if they know about my condition, that makes me feel insecure about telling anyone.i do my stuff hiding from everyone (just run into the bathroom...chop chop ...complete my work and get out )i know that cant be hidden forever.but this thing can only be shared with people you feel secure,loved even though they know about you and treat the same with a little extra care....;) because we go through a lot of mental stress that not everyone will understand. people like you are surely lifting up confidence in many of us like me and thank you so much for that.❤🥰 I'm really happy that you found a great companion who understands you and all the stuff you go through and who is really interested inn knowing about diabetics....I really hope everyone out there finds theirs "the one" who is as understanding and cooperative as yours. I really wish😇.finally..' subscribed 'i i saw many videos but i really felt connected to your videos. happy to know about a fellow diabetic and wanna learn a lot to improve my lifestyle.❤
This video might even be more cute than the cat video I just watched. :) Great video that I hope that even the non-diabetics will watch. Thanks to both of you!
I was just diagnosed as T1D on March 31st of this year at the age of 30. Until my diagnosis I never really realized how much most people don’t know about diabetes even though it’s a disease everyone has heard of. This video was very interesting because a lot of the questions are things I wouldn’t have known about 5 months ago so it was very cool to have an understanding of both sides. I haven’t had a lot of annoying questions about diabetes so far because with the way the world is currently I’ve really only talked to/been around family and some close friends since my diagnosis but so far I’ve found that questions are usually just people trying to understand more about it. But again, I haven’t had a ton of experiences out in the world with diabetes yet so I really don’t know how I will react the first time I have someone make an assumption (such as “you shouldn’t eat that”) especially if they’re someone I don’t know well because I’m imaging I won’t take too kindly to that haha. Anyways, I really appreciate all of your videos and how much you emphasize that diabetes can be different day to day and how the same things won’t always be right for everyone. I’ve been on the Dexcom for almost a month now and it’s amazing for me to see how differently I respond to things day by day and even at different times of the day. Since getting the Dexcom I’ve really noticed how much more responsive I am to insulin later in the day so I’ve had to make adjustments like working out earlier in the day instead of after work or taking a lower dose of insulin if I need it at night. When I was just doing finger pricks it was so much harder to figure out exactly how different foods or activities impacted my blood sugar. Keep up the great content! You have no idea how much your videos have helped me since my diagnosis.
I am the mother of a diabetic. He was 11 when it happened and is 30 now. My fears have only increased as he got older and especially now since he doesn't live under my "watchful/know what to do if " eye. And he isn't married. :( The thing that is the most hurtful response to me is when someone acts like they know exactly how I feel and how rough it has been on them because THEIR PET has/had diabetes. Then they tell me their woes. I am sorry for you but a pet is not the same as your child !!!!!!!!!!! You know nothing about how this feels .
I'm so so sorry to hear this and I can feel your pain in your words. Having diabetes is so hard, but also being the parent of a type one diabetic, loving a type one diabetic, that too is extremely difficult. I've often had people tell me of their diabetic pets...it hurts, but at the time time I try (not always successfully) to give them the benefit of the doubt in that they are just trying to make a connection and empathize in the best way they know how. I'm so sorry to hear that this is so painful though, and I completely understand your pain in this. Please know how amazing you are, to be the loving parent of a child with t1d is just such an extraordinary task and you clearly love your son unending amounts. How lucky he is to have such love and care. Sending you both strength, joy and health, always 💙
I heard an interview once about a person who was flying to another country, with a pump, and because of the pressure, all the insulin in the pump shooted in the persons body. Luckily, they were going to a diabetes event, and there were a lot of diabetics and doctors on that same flight, so the person lived. But that scared the hell out of me. Even though it was many years ago, with older pumps and stuff.
She's Diabetic EXACTLY!!! If you’re in a clinical setting or talking to the person who regularly prepares your meals, fine. Any other situation and I start growing a resentment. I’m working on getting over that... sort of....
I don’t mean to be negative but a lot of people I’ve encountered think they know everything. I was just diagnosed with type 1 and I’m 46 and I’ve been told but “how can you be type 1, your not a child. “. I’ve been told to eat okra to cure my diabetes or cinnamon. I’ve been asked “do you have the good type or the bad type?” I don’t mind educating someone but don’t tell me what I should or should not be doing and you are not a doctor or other healthcare professional.
I'm so sorry to hear of your experiences Tanya. And I can hear the frustration in your words. I'm truly not trying to tell anyone what they should or shouldn't do - this was just an interview from my personal perspective. I hope this helps clarify the meaning of the video for you and I so hope that you're okay and that things are going well (or as well as they can be) since your diagnosis ❤️
She's Diabetic I understood the meaning of the video and I didn’t think you were telling anyone what to do. I’m just talking in general. I loved the video.
Another great video, although I would have loved to hear a few questions directed in reverse, especially regarding the anxiety and insidious wear and tear experienced by a non-diabetic partner. Fascinated by the insulin extraction machine idea though (patent pending perhaps?) - perhaps an insulin receptor antagonist? Despite insulin pumps, which still need preprandial bolusing, it's frustrating to know that, in a healthy individual, the body does a fairly good job of quickly normalising blood glucose after a meal, since it's not only in diabetics that it elevates, whereas in diabetics it is glacially slow, even with very short acting forms. The problem is that exogenous insulin is always given subcutaneously rather than intravenously, except in emergency scenarios. Absorption rates are affected by the variability of subcutaneous fat at these sites, unlike the endocrine system where insulin is excreted directly into the blood. Of course the risk and consequences of overdose when injected intravenously is considerably higher and more catastrophic, plus there are issues with indwelling intravenous cannulas, but one wonders if that may offer better control, especially when a pump is used and linked to a CGM. It may only take twenty years for the FDA to approve it! 😉 As always, al the best! P.S. Your endo thought ten tests was excessive?!!!
You raise some really excellent points here, per usual Paul! I especially like your point about the blood sugar of a non-diabetic as compared to a diabetic - I never thought about an intravenous insulin delivery - but actually that does sound rather good! Who knows what the future holds for us - although I think we can assume that it will be as slow as it takes for insulin to hit out bloodstreams - if not slower! 😂. I think your suggestion is great - I will have to do a follow up video about T1D from the partner's perspective (ie David's) - I think that's awesome! Thank you, and as always, all the best to you too!
Thank you Anthony! I deal with fruit most like everything else - I bolus for the carbs and take it from there. If it's berries I leave less time between taking insulin and eating, whereas if it's something that packs a bit more of a glycemic punch I may take insulin 20-30 mins before consuming said fruit so it has time to get working in my body! I hope this helps! :)
Andrea, I am so sorry to hear your father passed away. On the topic of Diabetes, here is a video topic question: How do you know what food is a complex carb? or How do you know what you should eat as an after-low snack, after the GlucoTabs/juice, etc?
Thank you for your suggestions Mariana. Also thank you for your kindness about my Father's passing. I will add your questions to a q&a I'm working on, and hope to have out in the coming months! Thank you for them!!
She's Diabetic, for example Aspen Joy of The Dale Tribe showed an RX bar as her hard carb/complex carb in a video also I know I’ve heard others use peanut butter or cheese sandwich crackers to keep their blood sugars stable after having their low treatments. Just want to see what you have to say about how to figure out what to choose when picking a hard carb.
Endo told me the same thing. There is absolutely nothing wrong with checking 10 or more times a day as long as we aren’t overcorrecting. I was up to 16 times per day before I had The Dexcom when I was really trying to gather data and nail down full control over levels. It 100% worked. I drastically lowered my a1c.
You're SO RIGHT!!! AMEN TO THIS! It's incredible to thing that we get over 200 readings per day with our CGM's, which doctors are happy to prescribe us - but the minute we test over 10 times with a finger stick we're considered 'obsessive' (at least I was) - it makes no sense!
My endo was more worried about my mental health due to being obsessive. If my sugars are running high my mental health is going to be in a lot worse shape. Nothing makes me feel right in the head like having non diabetic numbers.
Eating in a defac is a total different experience as you do not know what you going to get or how it is prepared. A lot of chefs add sugar to their dishes and this leads to only been able to inject after the fact. Then you normally have to follow up. Not all of us have CGM's and pumps as there are no way you can get the supplies in the country I work in. As in the current case, I was to deploy for 2 weeks so took three months supply and turned out to be seven months, this makes life tough.
You're SO RIGHT Neil - on all levels. Right you are about sugar (and pesky salt!) when eating out, and also you're spot on and raise an extremely excellent point about not everyone having access to cgm's and pump's - two tools that don't make diabetes management perfect, but they certainly do make it easier, indeed. I wish you all the very very best, and thank you so much fro watching and sharing your points here too!
I frequently go high and I can’t control how I binge eat any tips on how to control it ,it’s quite hard for me even tho I’m t1 for 10 years now and also I’m gaining weight fast I’m quite scared
I'm so sorry to hear this - and completely feel for you. When those swings happen, the hunger cues (I find) are all over the place. I personally follow a mostly whole food plant based diet (mostly fruit and veg, very little fat, etc) works well for me, but honestly it's a very personal decision, and not something that I can tell you what you should and shouldn't be eating. I just feel like focusing your attention on more fruits and veggies can never be a bad decision. I hope this helps and am sending you love my fellow diabuddy!!! XOXO
@@ShesDiabetic Haha Yeah the hardest part is to gain or sustain weight, which i find harder. Many years ago, i was twenty stone and the thinest I had been was eight and a half stone, because of “T 1.5” but i am now about nine and a half stone ish now, which is good for my height and frame. I will know more when i see the diabetes team.
Thankyou Andrea, and David, great questions. And all your answers so relatable. Also thankyou Andrea for the video you had on hypo helps. I bought glucose tablets, from that, always relied on popper's before that. The other night to my horror I mixed up my injections, wasn't paying attention, and overdosed on my humalog, giving my self the Lantus dose. 16 units instead of 7 Was about to eat tea. Immediately started having the 15g glucose tablets, 7 to start, ended up having 15 tablets, plus my evening meal. And 2 pieces of toast for supper. Finally OK, and I didn't have a hypo nor go high. Except 3.4 the next morning before I got up, that was OK. Like David said do you ever want to suck the insulin back out, oh yes 👍 .
Thank you so much Rex! Oh and how scary about the Humalog overdose! But I HAVE ALSO DONE THAT!!! I'm so glad to hear you were able to stay safe throughout all of that! I'm with you (and David!) let's find a way to suck that insulin out sometimes 😂😱 Glad to hear you're safe and well!!!
@@ShesDiabetic thankyou Andrea, for the encouragement 😊, that I'm not the only one that's done it. I sometimes think about going on the pump, but the thought of all the relearning turns me off the idea, unless it's perfected like an artificial pancreas. I have heard of people reprogramming their own pumps to do it already.
I'm so sorry I can't help you exactly - you're going to need to speak to your doctor about getting insulin. If you are in need of supplies and can't get access to what you need you may find the charity "Insulin for Life" helpful - I really hope this helps you! 💙
For me, high and lows I can feel quite significantly, especially lows. When I have a bad high I get really thirsty, headaches, moody and often more argumentative and snappy with other people. Lows start off feeling shaky, starting to sweat. Feeling weak and eventually physically shaking. I had a low during an exam once and I had to stop writing because I literally could not write my hands shook so much. If it's a really bad low, my eyesight starts to blur, and i lose train of thought, any ability to think, like my brain is completely fogy. Can't form or construct any complex thoughts. It feels like I'm dying. One or two times I've gone below 1.0 mmo/L (18 mm/dL), I've had pretty severe and abstract hallucinations. So yeah, i only really feel the extreme highs but lows can be really debilitating. but it's different for everyone, of course :)
Thank you for sharing Tannah! I can totally relate! I remember being so afraid in school that I would go low during tests that I would actively make myself high, but then I'd be tired from it! What a rough time!!! And yes to the cravings when high - I'm always super hungry when high!! Just looking for that energy source from somewhere! 😅
All your videos are fantastic, however, I am not sure what equipment you are using but there is a very faint hard drive sounding type noise in the audio. It’s a little off putting especially when listening to through headphones.
Thank you so much Craig! You know what, I completely agree about the sound and am very frustrated by this myself. I bought a new camera at the beginning of the year and this camera had an external mic post - hoary! However, the camera had a focus problem and I had to send it off to Canon...and then COVID! Hopefully I'll have that camera back soon and will get the audio more crisp and less noisy! Really appreciate your kind words though - and the feedback - really! :)
Great interview, been T 1. Since bout 11,, what a pain huh? I dislike it Drs ask me what was your low reading when you got that low. Which happens a lot. When that happens at the most inconvenient times to me like I at 2-5 AM.. When that happened a few times I’ve had to call the Ambulance. D. Wakes me up I feel lucky I can roll over in bed to reach for a bag of M&Ms, drs want us to get up and walk when I can’t even roll out of bed. Just take something and try relax it will pass but you want to eat the whole world fast.. I’m 70 now and in bad shape. D has taken most of my family. Maybe it would be honest to say our lack of taking proper care of ourselves has taken its toll on us all. 1 of 9 and only 3 of us left. D is but a balancing act. A real pain. D has been found since Roman times. Interesting story bout that. Some other time. Chattered too much..
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your story here, Joe. I'm so sorry to hear that diabetes has taken so many of your family members and that it's taken it's toll on your. But wow - to say you are 70 now and have lived with t1d since the age of 11 is completely astounding and amazing....you should be so proud of yourself. Clearly you are doing a lot of things very very right! I hope you know that your length of living with diabetes is an inspiration to me here, and that I wish you nothing but the best - and less lows (oh how I wish for those for myself too!!) 💙
Amd also.. if ur goin low amd ur already full and can't eat anymore to bring up the low.. u can simple have glucose tablets... like hypotab.. which helps to bring up the low and u don't really have to eat anything later on.. Correct me if im wrong...
@Allen Howard yea.. that works too.. u can always have smthg sweet like juice for just glucose dissolved in water.. it always helps amd actually acts faster.. Thxs.. ❤️
All great ideas - I totally go for glucose tablets a lot of times when I'm in that situation because they require the least amount of room in my stomach! 😆
We're all just flying by the seat of our pants really - let's face it! Don't beat yourself up, I'm sure you are NOT lazy, as just continuing to live with t1d takes A TON OF WORK!!! 💙
4 times a day is rediculous. Before i received my first CGM I was checking my blood sugar 12 times a day and my doctor told me that was to much. It was then I found out my Doctor thought I was a type 2. A new Doctor at the time. Boy was she embarraced when I told her the truth.
Hi Andrea, your videos are in great quality and always nice to see. But this time I break the viewing after 8 minutes. 10 times advertising in this video kills everything. Hope you will return to normal advertising, so I can enjoy your videos again.
I agree so much! I found all the ad interruptions so be...Really. Annoying. I realize TH-cam/you (Andrea) need to pay to keep the lights on, but... Andrea, did you change the streaming options? Can we make a donation to pay for you to have ad-free streaming? (Or maybe I should pay for a TH-cam upgrade?) It wouldn't be so bad if the ads didn't feature someone with a walker slowly moving out....into.....traffic......or (bleh) toenail fungus cures. At least it's not the "Kars for Kids" ad!!! (Yet.)
Hello Ghosa and Teacher - thank you so much for your feedback! I haven't made any changes to the way I have monetized my channel so I'm shocked to hear there are so many interruptions! How strange! I will look into this and try to make adjustments, although I'm not really sure why all the sudden this is happening when I've done nothing to change these settings or encourage more aggressive advertising. Will keep you posted. Thank you for the feedback, and I'm so sorry for this inconvenience and annoyance!
Also, I'm afraid I don't have any control over what gets advertised to you, as that is based on your interaction with the system, and supposedly 'targeted' to you. Those ads sound dreadful - I'm so sorry I can't do anything specifically about that (part of the give and take I have to make with this platform) 😔😬
@@ShesDiabetic I see it now. It seems that TH-cam want to push all Members to access the Premium TH-cam offer, what I denied many times. It isn't your vault, but realy annoying. Sorry for my misunderstood that.
The question about eating a cake and becoming diabetic, would that not refer to type 2 seeing type 2 is a lifestyle choice which comes from excessive sugar intake? I agree not to shame people, however I think people being aware that eating too much junk can result in type 2 is not a bad thing.
It all comes down to good self-care and knowing the huge, long-term effects of what we eat. (Also, knowing how our commercial culture of cheap food predominates. Sugar/carbs are the CHEAPEST and most profit-intensive chemical to load into so many food products. Does our sugar culture not shame us into eating all their toxins?)
The newest and most accurate (IMO) info on how T2D develops is it is actually hereditary. There are millions of people who are overweight or normal weight but eat lots of sugar who are not diabetic and will not become diabetic. If diabetes runs in your family you are at risk for getting diabetes yourself and other factors like high blood pressure and a sedentary lifestyle have a bigger impact on developing diabetes than what you eat. I'm a type 1 and have been since a toddler and I had to learn about what actually causes diabetes as a child since soooo many people told me I got it from too much sugar. Diabetes is historically a shaming disease and still is in most parts of the world whether type 1 or type 2. To change that narrative we all need to end diabetes shaming in all it's forms.
I completely hear you and know what you mean Craig. I suppose I just feel very strongly about the whole lifestyle shaming, as I feel like it really happens too much and comes more from the perspective of shame rather than education, if you know what I mean.
Really!?! It's rare that you would both be in the same school let alone age and both have t1d - how interesting!! Keep us updated!! We're rooting for your happiness!! 🥰😍
That is awful. This is not what causes diabetes and this is a horrendous thing for a doctor to tell you. I am so sorry you went through that. Please know it is NOT your fault in the slightest!!!
So much suffering and stressed to be with a partner who has this Desease . Glad knowing that you are ok but also maybe there many stress behind the couple especially the man partner
It's true - it's a tall order for a partner, and I am very lucky to have such an understanding and supportive partner in David. I think we both have to look after one another and check in to make sure we're all feeling good and secure with regards to health matters - just like everything else in a relationship! So important! 💙💙💙
I'm so sorry to hear this Scott. I believe TH-cam has changed their ad structure recently and I'm looking into how to adjust it from my end. I appreciate your feedback!
You are a great ambassador for diabetics Andrea. I've experienced all of the issues that you and David have discussed. I also used to do 10 or more tests before getting my CGM and when the frequency was queried by my doctor I told him that "you can't manage what you don't measure". Thanks again, to you and David.
That's such an AMAZING response to your doctor - I LOVE THAT!!! If ever I need to speak to a doctor about this again - I'm totally going to steal your phrase there, if you don't mind! And just thank you so much for your kind words - I will pass these along to David for sure!! 😍
She's Diabetic You are very welcome to use the phrase Andrea. Happy that you liked it.
Had the same discussion with a prescriber at a pharmacy and I told her that your body tests your blood sugar continuously around the clock, so my 10 times a day is nowhere near your "internal" testing. Like comparing the sulfur on a match to the size of the sun.
Nice video, I want to thank Dr IGUDIA on TH-cam who cured my Diabetes disease with his herbs medication
My boyfriend always has to vomit when he has bad lows or even if he is rapidly dropping, and has been told by multiple doctors that lows don’t cause vomiting. You are so right- everyone’s diabetes is different.
I’m also a type 1 diabetic, and I appreciate your videos so much. I was only diagnosed a few months ago and i already struggled with my mental health and this has definitely not been easy. I find myself getting annoyed at people for not understanding how much I deal with everyday and how stressful this disease is, especially the fact that (unless on the off chance that there is a cure) it will never go away, but watching your videos makes me feel less alone. I appreciate u educating others who may not know anything about diabetes. Thank you :) xx
(Also just wanted to add I really liked how patient you were while being asked questions, and how well you explained everything, really shows the type of person u are 💕)
Oh my goodness- what kind words - thank you so so much!! I really cannot tell you how much your kind words mean to me! ❤️ I'm so so sorry about your recent diagnosis. I think being diagnosed any time is difficult - but right now, with COVID, as the world is upside down I really feel for you being diagnosed in this scary time. I hope you're doing okay, and am SO glad to hear this makes you feel less alone. Truly utilize the online community (I really do!!) to make you feel less alone, and heard and seen. Truly you are not alone and we're all here for one another. Please know this!! I'm sending you so much love and strength my fellow diabuddy!!! 💙💙💙
Thank you so much for doing this video. So many ideas for handling tricky situations. I am one of those rare birds..... thin, active, 68 year old type 1.5, only diagnosed 2 years ago. I don’t fit in anywhere. I’ve stopped explaining things to everyone except my family. Everyone else thinks I’m over concerned. I’ve decided to ignore them. My family has been great.
I'm so glad to hear your family has been so awesome, Christine! That is WONDERFUL to hear, and to have as a solid foundation on which to stand and blossom upon! You're so right - you don't have to explain yourself to anyone else - and if they think you're over concerned that speaks more about them than it does about you. I say keep doing what works best for YOU! That's truly all that matters!! Thank you so much once again for your kind words and I hope you're very well these days!!! 💙💙💙
You both are so cute together 🥺!! Love how curious David is and he asked such important questions. Was even helpful for people with diabetes rather than just non t1D. Wishing you both a good and happy week ahead!💜
Thank you Tanisha!! I'm so grateful to David for asking such thought provoking and excellent questions, and will pass along your very kind words to him! Wishing you the most wonderful week ahead! ❤️
I'm 48 and just diagnosed type 1 in January 2020. I was sick for about a year before finally going to doctor. Your videos have been so helpful, for my education and feelings. As an older diagnosed diabetic, I feel I've had this same conversation with me and my prediabetic self. There is just so much that one doesn't get unless you live it. Utube is a big part of my "diabetic team" and vloggers like you are like guardian angels. Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work. Bless you and stay safe.🍀🤩
I was diagnosed this year as well on january 1, 2020, went through dka and i am 27... sorry i know it is difficult.
You are so so welcome Mike. I'm so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis and I really am so glad to hear the community here has helped you. Well done to you for seeking it out and participating - that is really awesome of YOU! Being that you were older when diagnosed I'm sure this has been a challenging and perhaps at times overwhelming time for you but it sounds like you're doing amazingly well, so keep it up, and know that we're all here for each other in this diabetes world! 💙
I'm so sorry to hear that Arelis. I hope you're doing okay and managing as best as possible given the craziness of our world at present. Sending you lots of strength and hope you know we're all here for one another! 💙
I was diagnosed with Type 2 December 2019. I wasn't even given any kind of information. I had a horrible time with the meds the doctor kept dosing me to high. I found your channel it's helped me go from a A1C of 7.3 to 5.5 in June. I had to learn about how to use Glucose meters from TH-cam. The doctor had scolded me how come I wasn't testing my sugar but no one told me to in the first place! Thanks for taking time to make videos!
Oh my goodness - I'm so sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis and the lack of support you've experienced from the medical community - so so sorry! That must just be so overwhelming for you! Thank you so much for your kind words - I'm so pleased this and other channels have helped you - and your A1C is AWESOME!!! How inspiring!! You truly are amazing to have done that practically all on your own! ❤️💙
@@ShesDiabetic Thanks!
I really enjoyed the conversation. You are opening doors to this disease which have been closed for so long. The more information people have about people who are T1d's the better for everyone. Thank you.
Thank you so so much for your kind words ❤️❤️❤️
You communicate so well and with such grace! I was honestly captivated by ever answer oh my goodness! 🙌🥰
Oh thank you so so much, that's just such an incredibly kind thing to say! ❤️
i love the candid conversations. I don't think anyone would feel stigmatized or uncomfortable having to deal with diabetes after listening to you :)
Aw - that is such a compliment Erika! Thank you so much!!! And thank you for watching! 💙
Thank you for making these videos Andrea! I got diagnosed with t1 two months ago and whenever I feel crappy about all of it, watching your videos and seeing other people with t1 really makes me feel better.
Oh my goodness, this comment is so so meaningful to me, thank you! ❤️ I want my channel to always be a safe haven for people to come when they just want to feel good, and safe, and like someone understands them. Just thank you for your words, they really mean so so much to me, and thank you for watching! 💙💙💙
Finding your channel has been such a blessing for me, Andrea. I was diagnosed with type one this week at 27 and it’s been very overwhelming trying to navigate all this newness...
Oh my goodness, I'm so so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis. This must be such an overwhelming time for you 💙. Please know you are not alone and we are all here for you. Truly it may feel like an isolating and lonely time, but just reach out and we as a community have you. And I'm so happy to hear that you've found the videos helpful. This is exactly why I made them. I wanted to feel less alone myself, and reaching out within this community has helped me no end. Truly. I hope you're doing okay and not too overwhelmed, but if you are - thats' completely understandable! Take it all one day at a time, and please know that this all will get easier, I truly promise!!! Big big love to you my fellow Diabuddy!!! You are not alone!! 🥰💙
@@ShesDiabetic thank you so much Andrea, your comment actually brought me to (very good) tears! Love you and everything you're doing xx
We (my T1 daughter) like to call guessing of carbs “swag” scientific wild @$$ guess 😊
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LOL - I LOVE THIS!! Stealing this immediately!! 😂😂
Hi Andrea, I've found your videos both helpful and comforting over the past 6 months. I was diagnosed on Boxing Day last year at 22 YO, and can relate to so many of the comments you have made in the video - particularly the suggestion that I have checked my bloods "too often"! Thankfully I've saved my fingers over the past month or so, as I have finally gotten hold of a Freestyle Libre!
Always look forward to your posts, as I seem to pick up more tips and tricks every time... See you in the next one!
Thank you so so much Joe!!! And I'm so sorry you've been told you were testing 'too much' too! Gah!! How silly! I'm excited for you and your Freestyle Libre though - these cgm's have been SUCH a game changer for me! Saves the fingers and gives us more information to go off of - win win!! Wishing you all the very very best and thank you once again for your kindness!!! 💙
Andrea, you are AMAZING ❤ I am here as being the aunt of a T1D, diagnosed at the age of 2 and now is almost 6 years old and is being well looked after. I want to know everything about T1D and your videos are just amazing. I absolutely love that you are so positive and so motivated to well control your T1D and spread so much positivity around. Seeing you being such an amazing person radiating *life* around brings peace to my heart as I think of my nephew and what future holds. Keep up the great work. Thank you ❤
What a great video idea! Well done! ❤️
Oh thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! 🥰
Please continue this interview. Suggested extra questions:
1. What is your diagnosis story?
2. What was your last A1C? If that is too personal, what A1C do you genuinely aim for?
3. Do you have a dedicated iPad showing your BSL on display in your house?
4. What alarms on what devices do you set for overnight?
5. Do you have any relatives with t1d?
6. Do you take any precautions when you are going far from home for the day against the risk of a pump failure?
7. Have you ever needed help to deal with a hypo or experienced confusion?
8. What hypo food do you carry with you at all times?
9. Do you take any precautions before driving?
10. I hate to ask this one... Do you have any anxiety about complications or worry about your children in the future having t1d?
(I am the father of a 17yo with t1d diagnosed at age 12. You're approach is an inspiration to us all! God Bless).
I’m a relatively newly diagnosed type 1 (6 years), and definitely not as eloquent and knowledgeable as Andrea, but I’ll share my experience (for what it’s worth)
1) I was diagnosed at 21 in college after fall semester of my senior year. That whole semester I was super tired, drinking a ton of water, and using the restroom often (TMI sorry!) My mom was the one who told me to go to the doctor and that’s how I got tested for diabetes, and I had a fasting of over 300 mg/dL. Definitely diabetic.
2) My A1c goal is to be under 7%
3) no, but interesting idea. I’m assuming so family can help if there’s an issue?
4) none, but I’m switching to a cgm soon
5) no relatives with t1
6) none, switching to a pump soon
7) yes, a few times, and each time I’ve been blessed to have been around family and friends who knew what to do (essentially to get me food/drink asap)
8) I like protein bars, and nutrigrain works well, those options don’t seem to spike me very high afterwards. I also like fruit for minor lows (60-70 mg/dL).
9) yes, I have a long commute (1 hour each way, no traffic) and I make sure to have food in the car or I plan my route to stop for food. I’ve had lows while driving and that’s pretty scary, luckily I was able to stop at convenience stores, etc.
10) YES. but I also realize that healthy non-diabetic people with no known family history also have diabetic children. So it’s a fear, but I can’t allow myself to be paralyzed by fear. In the future, we may have a cure, and my potential great grandkids wont have to worry about diabetes.
Really good questions!
@@Tiffany_C_ very interesting Tiffany and good luck with the CGM and the pump. I hope they change your life!
You are such a cute and wonderfull person.Just finished first season in homeland, ye im late but still wanted to watch it. Can t wait for season 8 to see you😁Love from Serbia!
Thank you so much! :)
Your boyfriend asked some excellent questions! You are a cute couple!
Thank you! I thought so too!!
I love your videos Andrea, and have been learning so much about diabetes. I honestly say I had a lot of misconceptions before (yes, I was the one who thought there was a good and a bad or worse diabetes)
It is really such a tough condition to manage and I admire you and all that go through this kind of diseases. So glad that David is very kind and understanding about your T1.
I can relate to what you tell about people making fun or making "funny" comments about diabetes, because I have OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and it gets on my nerves sometimes when people also portray it as being a funny thing, when it is not pleasant either.
Thank you so much for your kind words Ana!! I'm so so pleased that you would take the time to watch my videos, and take on this reeducation about the disease. Thank you, so so much, for taking that time 💙 I also can only imagine what people say about OCD! I've certainly seen it portrayed in so many jokes before, and can only imagine how hurtful that must be. I hope you're able to educate and spread awareness too - I will certainly make sure to have that in my mind the next time I hear an OCD joke and filter it through a kind but empathetic lens rather than thinking of it as a joke. Thank you so much once again and wishing you nothing but happiness and joy and a great week ahead my friend!
@@ShesDiabetic thanks for your answer! Best wishes to you too!
"I am always thinking about it."
Yes t1 diabetes was a life style for us...
I actually trust medical technology and engineering. I am sure this problem will be solved in the future. I think it's important to protect ourselves from complications until then.
By the way, I am not diabetic. but my daughter is diabetic. And you really support us in this process. I proud of you. Nice video again.
And I am sorry for your loss Andrea.
Thank you so much for your kind words Kemal - and what a wonderful parent you are to be watching and supporting your daughter by taking in this content! Just awesome! It is my pleasure to help you along the way - truly I just love making these videos and am so thankful for you kind feedback! 💙
@@ShesDiabetic You are also very kind. I follow your content with interest. Thank you.
Great video and very informative.
It is so true...so many people have no idea how much work and effort is involved day to day to manage diabetes. It can definitely overwhelming at times. We need to pat ourselves on the back everyday for dealing with all of the uncertainities and life saving decisions on a daily basis. When people ask me how many hours do you think about your diabetes I tell them 24/7. You ROCK ...we all ROCK.... We are WARRIORS.
Such a great video! My 6 year old daughter was just diagnosed 2 months ago, and I didn’t know how much I didn’t know about diabetes until then. We are now trying to figure out this new lifestyle while also educating family and friends at the same time. I often find myself saying “great question. I have no idea” to things I am asked, but am happy for the opportunity to learn.
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching! And I'm so sorry to hear of your daughter's recent diagnosis. I'm sure this must be such an overwhelming time for your and your family. Please know, it does and will get easier, and though I don't know you personally, it sounds like you are an incredible Mom to your daughter, by doing all this research and being there for her in this way - please know I'm thinking about you and our entire community is here for you!!! 💙
This was a great video I need to let my husband watch it. I’m a T2D and he’s just been diagnosed as one. But it was he wasn’t and I was. So it was always a teaching point for me to him. I am new to the pump and you’ve touched on things I’ve had questions about. So thank you
You’re so welcome Melinda, and I wish you and your husband all the very very best! 💙
Never been this early.. love u.. im a 15 yr old T1 too.. ❤️
Oh! YAY!! Thank you for your kind words! Love you too my fellow diabuddy!! 💙
@@ShesDiabetic yayy.. i can't believe u replied..love u.. ❤️
You are very eloquent in answering your questions. I want to thank you. I am a type 1.5 diabetic and I have lost my eyesight due to the diabetes. I am trying to start my own channel that deals with both the blindness and the diabetes to express to people the same things that you just expressed in your questions and answers.
Thank you so much. I love watching your videos. I just found out I am type 2 , I just come here for your great positive energy 😊
You are so so very welcome! Thank YOU for being here and for your kind and generous positivity! That's what it's all about here!! 😍
Thanks for the interesting video, I am also a t1d. But it is all still pretty new to me, I was diagnosed 3 months ago, the day before Easter.
I'm so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis! And what a time to be diagnosed, with the world in the state that it is. Please know you are not alone, and there is a hugely supportive community here for you. And also - I promise you it does get easier. Thank you for watching and sending you strength and healing and you get to grips with your new diagnosis 💙💙
Hello, Andrea! Good to see you both in a video again! Do more :)
Thank you so much Andy!! There will be more to come for sure!! Thank you for your encouragement!
I was diagnosed the year I started secondary school. Im a lot like you where I kind of love talking about diabetes and even when people ask silly or ignorant questions I take it as an opportunity to teach them. Someone would ask me something at school and other people would turn around to listen and I'd end up telling the whole class😂. I always felt that it was better to explain it so if they ever encounter another diabetic they may be able to help or at least not hinder them. It's hard especially when theres tv and films showing injecting insulin into someone who's low. Drives me nuts!
WOW! I’ve said this before but I’m going to say it again. I’m learning SOOOOOO MUCH from your channel.Never knew that there was such a thing as type 1.5 Diabetes . Please don’t ever stop making these videos ( Although I don’t have T1D I do have HYPERTENSION diagnosed at 38 which was 18 years ago and I know it’s not the same but I do get this a lot “ YOU SHOULD’N’T BE EATING THAT, THAT HAS ALOT OF SODIUM :\ I don’t like being shamed for eating something that I want. :(.
Oh WOWZA!! What kindness!! Thank you thank you thank you! And what an honor to have you follow me even though you don't have t1d - I'm so honored that you find the content relatable regardless of this!! I WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS! AND AMEN! No one should EVER be shamed for what they are eating. I'm so sorry that you've experienced this, as it's not right, and understandably very frustrating. Personal choices should be respected and people should just blatantly mind their own business!! Sending you love and support!!! ❤️🙏🏻🥰
I am happy for the 2 of you,,,my best!! :)
Thank you so so much!!! 💙🙏🏻🥰
I just wanted to say thank you for making these videos! They are super interesting and helpful. I’ve had Type 1 Diabetes since I was 6. So Its cool seeing someone else’s point of view with the disease :)
Oh than you so so much for your kind words Courtney! It's truly my pleasure - thank you for watching!
She's Diabetic 😁😁
You guys are great !!! I really enjoyed the video i loved all the questions and the answers... thanks for all the awareness I’ve diagnosed with t1 for almost 19 years just like you and i still learn a lot from your videos....♥️
Thank you so so much for your kind words Berna! It's my/our absolute pleasure and honestly your words warm my heart my fellow diabuddy!! 💙
You don't even understand how many times people have told me "you cannot eat that, it has sugar and you're diabetic! Ugh! Lady mind your business!! 🙄 " I'm fixing my low!!" Gosh! But I just ignore people now lmbo 😂
I really am trying to keep my sugars normal but it's so tough. I struggle too and I get the same responses from my doctor it's insane how rude they are. No type of professionalism. 🙄😬🙍🏻♀️👋🏼
But thank you for this helpful video! You both are amazing and you inspire me and my boyfriend that is non diabetic to learn and gather more info 🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 ❤
Oh I'm so sorry to hear of your frustrations Linda - I COMPLETELY hear you on the frustration front!! Like WHY does anyone comment on what anyone else is eating - it's simply none of the business!!!! And the doctors...yes...gah!!! I've experienced quite a lot of really poor bedside manner...awful! Thank you though, for your extremely kind words! And I'm so glad you and your boyfriend can find it helpful/interesting! I've really been inspired by the way David has taken on my T1D and learned about it and I will be sure to make more videos to share his perspective!! Wishing you and your boyfriend all the very best!! 💙
Great to see you back!
Thank you so much! It's wonderful to be back! :)
Nice video again from you both and well informed on are conditions more or less spot on. Sorry, too what your Gps as put you through I've had the same! And also too feel to blame all of the time. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much!! And thank you for watching! 💙
Thank you so much for this video, I related to everything you said , spot on about everything!!! you have such an eloquent way of explaining things, I wish I was half as good as you are at explaining to people so concisely and clear these topics!! What a wonderful boyfriend you have!! I’ve been diabetic 24 yrs, I became type 1 in my twenty’s, and my wonderful husband has been with me since the start and has been a solid rock in my life. I so agree with you about the irritating things people say and the things people say that are wonderful, it’s hard when people don’t even bother to ask me about my condition but you just see the judgement in their faces and yes it makes me so mad how diabetes is portrayed as such a joke in movies and tv, a lot of jokes about losing feet and legs, like we caused this upon ourselves so it’s fair game to joke about it. : /. Also I went through two pregnancy’s with diabetes, would love to have had more babies but age and diabetic concerns prevented it, I so wish Dexcom and pumps would have been available back then, maybe I would have been brave enough to have had a third child!! But so so so thankful for the two wonderful sons God gave me!!! Thanks again for your videos!!!
Thanks for another awesome video Andrea😀🤗
You're so welcome! Thank you for watching Courtney!! 🥰💙😘
Great questions, and he has a great attitude to learn all about your diabetes. I think he may be a keeper....?!! 🤔😁
Thank you! And I agree! He's the best! 🥰
I’m a type 1 We need this content..
I'm not sure I know what you mean Will?
She's Diabetic oops lol.. I edited it smh
I am diabetic patient since 2015 and i am 18 years old
Welcome, thank you so much for watching and sharing! :)
Hi!! I'm a type 1 diabetic.I am 20 yrs old. I was diagnosed 4-5 yrs ago. And I'm still working on keeping my readings normal. I used to feel annoyed by my parents asking me about my BS levels. 'Coz my reading changes drastically at times. So, that's the reason they worry about me a lot. but by watching your video I came to know that you can take care of yourself if you decide and work for it. coming to my condition, well, very few of my family members know that I'm t1 and friends...they don't,I know they care about me but still, there was always something that stopped me to tell and it still is. U know...the feeling of being the odd one out if they know about my condition, that makes me feel insecure about telling anyone.i do my stuff hiding from everyone (just run into the bathroom...chop chop ...complete my work and get out )i know that cant be hidden forever.but this thing can only be shared with people you feel secure,loved even though they know about you and treat the same with a little extra care....;) because we go through a lot of mental stress that not everyone will understand. people like you are surely lifting up confidence in many of us like me and thank you so much for that.❤🥰
I'm really happy that you found a great companion who understands you and all the stuff you go through and who is really interested inn knowing about diabetics....I really hope everyone out there finds theirs "the one" who is as understanding and cooperative as yours. I really wish😇.finally..' subscribed 'i i saw many videos but i really felt connected to your videos. happy to know about a fellow diabetic and wanna learn a lot to improve my lifestyle.❤
This video might even be more cute than the cat video I just watched. :) Great video that I hope that even the non-diabetics will watch. Thanks to both of you!
Ah! We beat out a cat video!? FANTASTIC!! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words! 🙏🏻
Thanks for this video, hope all is well!👍
Thank you for watching!! 👍🏻💙
Your welcome!👍
I was just diagnosed as T1D on March 31st of this year at the age of 30. Until my diagnosis I never really realized how much most people don’t know about diabetes even though it’s a disease everyone has heard of. This video was very interesting because a lot of the questions are things I wouldn’t have known about 5 months ago so it was very cool to have an understanding of both sides. I haven’t had a lot of annoying questions about diabetes so far because with the way the world is currently I’ve really only talked to/been around family and some close friends since my diagnosis but so far I’ve found that questions are usually just people trying to understand more about it. But again, I haven’t had a ton of experiences out in the world with diabetes yet so I really don’t know how I will react the first time I have someone make an assumption (such as “you shouldn’t eat that”) especially if they’re someone I don’t know well because I’m imaging I won’t take too kindly to that haha. Anyways, I really appreciate all of your videos and how much you emphasize that diabetes can be different day to day and how the same things won’t always be right for everyone. I’ve been on the Dexcom for almost a month now and it’s amazing for me to see how differently I respond to things day by day and even at different times of the day. Since getting the Dexcom I’ve really noticed how much more responsive I am to insulin later in the day so I’ve had to make adjustments like working out earlier in the day instead of after work or taking a lower dose of insulin if I need it at night. When I was just doing finger pricks it was so much harder to figure out exactly how different foods or activities impacted my blood sugar. Keep up the great content! You have no idea how much your videos have helped me since my diagnosis.
Fantastic discussion thanks.
Thank you so much - and thank you for watching!
I am the mother of a diabetic. He was 11 when it happened and is 30 now. My fears have only increased as he got older and especially now since he doesn't live under my "watchful/know what to do if " eye. And he isn't married. :( The thing that is the most hurtful response to me is when someone acts like they know exactly how I feel and how rough it has been on them because THEIR PET has/had diabetes. Then they tell me their woes. I am sorry for you but a pet is not the same as your child !!!!!!!!!!! You know nothing about how this feels .
I'm so so sorry to hear this and I can feel your pain in your words. Having diabetes is so hard, but also being the parent of a type one diabetic, loving a type one diabetic, that too is extremely difficult. I've often had people tell me of their diabetic pets...it hurts, but at the time time I try (not always successfully) to give them the benefit of the doubt in that they are just trying to make a connection and empathize in the best way they know how. I'm so sorry to hear that this is so painful though, and I completely understand your pain in this. Please know how amazing you are, to be the loving parent of a child with t1d is just such an extraordinary task and you clearly love your son unending amounts. How lucky he is to have such love and care. Sending you both strength, joy and health, always 💙
I heard an interview once about a person who was flying to another country, with a pump, and because of the pressure, all the insulin in the pump shooted in the persons body. Luckily, they were going to a diabetes event, and there were a lot of diabetics and doctors on that same flight, so the person lived. But that scared the hell out of me. Even though it was many years ago, with older pumps and stuff.
Traveling with type 1 would make a great video.
WOW! I've never heard of that happening in my life - how scary!! That was very lucky indeed that that person was on a plane full of T1D's!
Agreed Teacher - I will get working on this!!
The question I dislike the most from other people.... “What are your numbers?” I am having trouble with that one,
I totally understand! Your numbers are your business! ❤️
She's Diabetic EXACTLY!!! If you’re in a clinical setting or talking to the person who regularly prepares your meals, fine. Any other situation and I start growing a resentment. I’m working on getting over that... sort of....
Joanne Minasi I dislike that one so much too!! In my opinion it’s like asking someone how much they weigh, it’s a very personal question.
I don’t mean to be negative but a lot of people I’ve encountered think they know everything. I was just diagnosed with type 1 and I’m 46 and I’ve been told but “how can you be type 1, your not a child. “. I’ve been told to eat okra to cure my diabetes or cinnamon. I’ve been asked “do you have the good type or the bad type?” I don’t mind educating someone but don’t tell me what I should or should not be doing and you are not a doctor or other healthcare professional.
I'm so sorry to hear of your experiences Tanya. And I can hear the frustration in your words. I'm truly not trying to tell anyone what they should or shouldn't do - this was just an interview from my personal perspective. I hope this helps clarify the meaning of the video for you and I so hope that you're okay and that things are going well (or as well as they can be) since your diagnosis ❤️
She's Diabetic I understood the meaning of the video and I didn’t think you were telling anyone what to do. I’m just talking in general. I loved the video.
Another great video, although I would have loved to hear a few questions directed in reverse, especially regarding the anxiety and insidious wear and tear experienced by a non-diabetic partner. Fascinated by the insulin extraction machine idea though (patent pending perhaps?) - perhaps an insulin receptor antagonist? Despite insulin pumps, which still need preprandial bolusing, it's frustrating to know that, in a healthy individual, the body does a fairly good job of quickly normalising blood glucose after a meal, since it's not only in diabetics that it elevates, whereas in diabetics it is glacially slow, even with very short acting forms. The problem is that exogenous insulin is always given subcutaneously rather than intravenously, except in emergency scenarios. Absorption rates are affected by the variability of subcutaneous fat at these sites, unlike the endocrine system where insulin is excreted directly into the blood. Of course the risk and consequences of overdose when injected intravenously is considerably higher and more catastrophic, plus there are issues with indwelling intravenous cannulas, but one wonders if that may offer better control, especially when a pump is used and linked to a CGM. It may only take twenty years for the FDA to approve it! 😉 As always, al the best!
P.S. Your endo thought ten tests was excessive?!!!
You raise some really excellent points here, per usual Paul! I especially like your point about the blood sugar of a non-diabetic as compared to a diabetic - I never thought about an intravenous insulin delivery - but actually that does sound rather good! Who knows what the future holds for us - although I think we can assume that it will be as slow as it takes for insulin to hit out bloodstreams - if not slower! 😂. I think your suggestion is great - I will have to do a follow up video about T1D from the partner's perspective (ie David's) - I think that's awesome! Thank you, and as always, all the best to you too!
Fantastic video!
Thank you very very much! 🥰
You both care for one another, I see it, hear it. Really sweet to see. Pun intended.
Hehe! Oh I do love a good pun! I feel very lucky, thank you so much for your kind words ❤️
Gret seeing you again sunshine Great info as usual How do you deal fruit ? I use blueberries berries Anthony from Toronto
Thank you Anthony! I deal with fruit most like everything else - I bolus for the carbs and take it from there. If it's berries I leave less time between taking insulin and eating, whereas if it's something that packs a bit more of a glycemic punch I may take insulin 20-30 mins before consuming said fruit so it has time to get working in my body! I hope this helps! :)
Andrea, I am so sorry to hear your father passed away.
On the topic of Diabetes,
here is a video topic question:
How do you know what food is a complex carb?
or
How do you know what you should eat as an after-low snack, after the GlucoTabs/juice, etc?
Thank you for your suggestions Mariana. Also thank you for your kindness about my Father's passing. I will add your questions to a q&a I'm working on, and hope to have out in the coming months! Thank you for them!!
She's Diabetic, for example Aspen Joy of The Dale Tribe showed an RX bar as her hard carb/complex carb in a video also I know I’ve heard others use peanut butter or cheese sandwich crackers to keep their blood sugars stable after having their low treatments. Just want to see what you have to say about how to figure out what to choose when picking a hard carb.
Btw.. u guys r super cute together.. wish u the best for the future aswell..love from india.. 🇮🇳❤️
Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️
Endo told me the same thing. There is absolutely nothing wrong with checking 10 or more times a day as long as we aren’t overcorrecting. I was up to 16 times per day before I had The Dexcom when I was really trying to gather data and nail down full control over levels. It 100% worked. I drastically lowered my a1c.
You're SO RIGHT!!! AMEN TO THIS! It's incredible to thing that we get over 200 readings per day with our CGM's, which doctors are happy to prescribe us - but the minute we test over 10 times with a finger stick we're considered 'obsessive' (at least I was) - it makes no sense!
My endo was more worried about my mental health due to being obsessive. If my sugars are running high my mental health is going to be in a lot worse shape. Nothing makes me feel right in the head like having non diabetic numbers.
Eating in a defac is a total different experience as you do not know what you going to get or how it is prepared. A lot of chefs add sugar to their dishes and this leads to only been able to inject after the fact. Then you normally have to follow up. Not all of us have CGM's and pumps as there are no way you can get the supplies in the country I work in. As in the current case, I was to deploy for 2 weeks so took three months supply and turned out to be seven months, this makes life tough.
You're SO RIGHT Neil - on all levels. Right you are about sugar (and pesky salt!) when eating out, and also you're spot on and raise an extremely excellent point about not everyone having access to cgm's and pump's - two tools that don't make diabetes management perfect, but they certainly do make it easier, indeed. I wish you all the very very best, and thank you so much fro watching and sharing your points here too!
Cute couple 🥰
Thank you! 💙
Tell David to maybe build an insulin pump with a glucagon reservoir too 😂 but honestly, that would be brilliant!
Legit - I ALWAYS wonder why this doesn't exist!!! LIKE WHY!!?? I agree - it would be brilliant!!
Or maybe he could be a expert on the CRISPR/Cas9 and edit the genom so we can throw pumps and the testmaterial in the thrash can.
I frequently go high and I can’t control how I binge eat any tips on how to control it ,it’s quite hard for me even tho I’m t1 for 10 years now and also I’m gaining weight fast I’m quite scared
I'm so sorry to hear this - and completely feel for you. When those swings happen, the hunger cues (I find) are all over the place. I personally follow a mostly whole food plant based diet (mostly fruit and veg, very little fat, etc) works well for me, but honestly it's a very personal decision, and not something that I can tell you what you should and shouldn't be eating. I just feel like focusing your attention on more fruits and veggies can never be a bad decision. I hope this helps and am sending you love my fellow diabuddy!!! XOXO
I feel hungry when I go high, but I only had one hypo and I felt like I had a migraine.
I know what you mean - I'm actually hungrier when I go high than when I go low which is very counterproductive!! LOL!
@@ShesDiabetic Haha Yeah the hardest part is to gain or sustain weight, which i find harder. Many years ago, i was twenty stone and the thinest I had been was eight and a half stone, because of “T 1.5” but i am now about nine and a half stone ish now, which is good for my height and frame. I will know more when i see the diabetes team.
Thankyou Andrea, and David, great questions. And all your answers so relatable.
Also thankyou Andrea for the video you had on hypo helps.
I bought glucose tablets, from that, always relied on popper's before that. The other night to my horror I mixed up my injections, wasn't paying attention, and overdosed on my humalog, giving my self the Lantus dose. 16 units instead of 7
Was about to eat tea. Immediately started having the 15g glucose tablets, 7 to start, ended up having 15 tablets, plus my evening meal. And 2 pieces of toast for supper.
Finally OK, and I didn't have a hypo nor go high. Except 3.4 the next morning before I got up, that was OK.
Like David said do you ever want to suck the insulin back out, oh yes 👍
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Thank you so much Rex! Oh and how scary about the Humalog overdose! But I HAVE ALSO DONE THAT!!! I'm so glad to hear you were able to stay safe throughout all of that! I'm with you (and David!) let's find a way to suck that insulin out sometimes 😂😱 Glad to hear you're safe and well!!!
@@ShesDiabetic thankyou Andrea, for the encouragement 😊, that I'm not the only one that's done it.
I sometimes think about going on the pump, but the thought of all the relearning turns me off the idea, unless it's perfected like an artificial pancreas.
I have heard of people reprogramming their own pumps to do it already.
nice guy. great video sweetie
Thank you so much Dee! :)
How can I get insulin I am moses from Nairobi Kenya lam needy and living with diabetic type 1
I'm so sorry I can't help you exactly - you're going to need to speak to your doctor about getting insulin. If you are in need of supplies and can't get access to what you need you may find the charity "Insulin for Life" helpful - I really hope this helps you! 💙
I have ripped out so many sets. Then again I had a pump for 16 years. Getting on the Omnipod dash this month.
Oh exciting!! I hope it goes well for you!! That system looks SO COOL!
For me, high and lows I can feel quite significantly, especially lows. When I have a bad high I get really thirsty, headaches, moody and often more argumentative and snappy with other people. Lows start off feeling shaky, starting to sweat. Feeling weak and eventually physically shaking. I had a low during an exam once and I had to stop writing because I literally could not write my hands shook so much. If it's a really bad low, my eyesight starts to blur, and i lose train of thought, any ability to think, like my brain is completely fogy. Can't form or construct any complex thoughts. It feels like I'm dying. One or two times I've gone below 1.0 mmo/L (18 mm/dL), I've had pretty severe and abstract hallucinations. So yeah, i only really feel the extreme highs but lows can be really debilitating. but it's different for everyone, of course :)
oh and how can i forget! intense cravings when I'm high, and the major eat-everything-in-the-kitchen lows as well!
Thank you for sharing Tannah! I can totally relate! I remember being so afraid in school that I would go low during tests that I would actively make myself high, but then I'd be tired from it! What a rough time!!! And yes to the cravings when high - I'm always super hungry when high!! Just looking for that energy source from somewhere! 😅
Worst question for me: Are you low (when you're not)?
YES!!!!!!! I 100% agree!!!
OMGGG my grandma's boyfriend (at the time) used to always say go check your blood sugar whenever i was a tiny bit sassy !! It annoyed me SO MUCH
Your channel name should be changed to She's Gorgeous! Your bf/husband is a very lucky man :)
27:10 I tested way less frequently, got a libre, and saw I was not testing enough.
All your videos are fantastic, however, I am not sure what equipment you are using but there is a very faint hard drive sounding type noise in the audio. It’s a little off putting especially when listening to through headphones.
Thank you so much Craig! You know what, I completely agree about the sound and am very frustrated by this myself. I bought a new camera at the beginning of the year and this camera had an external mic post - hoary! However, the camera had a focus problem and I had to send it off to Canon...and then COVID! Hopefully I'll have that camera back soon and will get the audio more crisp and less noisy! Really appreciate your kind words though - and the feedback - really! :)
Great interview, been T 1. Since bout 11,, what a pain huh? I dislike it Drs ask me what was your low reading when you got that low. Which happens a lot. When that happens at the most inconvenient times to me like I at 2-5 AM.. When that happened a few times I’ve had to call the Ambulance. D. Wakes me up I feel lucky I can roll over in bed to reach for a bag of M&Ms, drs want us to get up and walk when I can’t even roll out of bed. Just take something and try relax it will pass but you want to eat the whole world fast.. I’m 70 now and in bad shape.
D has taken most of my family. Maybe it would be honest to say our lack of taking proper care of ourselves has taken its toll on us all.
1 of 9 and only 3 of us left. D is but a balancing act. A real pain. D has been found since Roman times. Interesting story bout that. Some other time. Chattered too much..
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your story here, Joe. I'm so sorry to hear that diabetes has taken so many of your family members and that it's taken it's toll on your. But wow - to say you are 70 now and have lived with t1d since the age of 11 is completely astounding and amazing....you should be so proud of yourself. Clearly you are doing a lot of things very very right! I hope you know that your length of living with diabetes is an inspiration to me here, and that I wish you nothing but the best - and less lows (oh how I wish for those for myself too!!) 💙
Amd also.. if ur goin low amd ur already full and can't eat anymore to bring up the low.. u can simple have glucose tablets... like hypotab.. which helps to bring up the low and u don't really have to eat anything later on..
Correct me if im wrong...
@Allen Howard yea.. that works too.. u can always have smthg sweet like juice for just glucose dissolved in water.. it always helps amd actually acts faster..
Thxs.. ❤️
All great ideas - I totally go for glucose tablets a lot of times when I'm in that situation because they require the least amount of room in my stomach! 😆
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who 'guesstimates'. I always feel like I'm a lazy arse guessing and other people put in more effort. Clearly not.
We're all just flying by the seat of our pants really - let's face it! Don't beat yourself up, I'm sure you are NOT lazy, as just continuing to live with t1d takes A TON OF WORK!!! 💙
The worst thing to say to a diabetic is that ‘it’s no big deal to have that.’😳
11. Do you feel like wanting to chocke someone when you see someone eating ice cream in the street? 😀😀😀😀😀😀
I can't say that I do! 🤷🏻♀️ Chocolate ice cream is delicious! I'm happy for the ice cream eater!! 😍
4 times a day is rediculous. Before i received my first CGM I was checking my blood sugar 12 times a day and my doctor told me that was to much. It was then I found out my Doctor thought I was a type 2. A new Doctor at the time. Boy was she embarraced when I told her the truth.
first question hit me...
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Is it possible that if one a day at a one time without taking insulin...
I'm not sure what you mean? I do hope for a cure at some point - but right now it's not possible :(
@@ShesDiabetic if we not go for a one time insulin then...
@@ShesDiabetic is it possible
Hi Andrea,
your videos are in great quality and always nice to see.
But this time I break the viewing after 8 minutes. 10 times advertising in this video kills everything.
Hope you will return to normal advertising, so I can enjoy your videos again.
I agree so much! I found all the ad interruptions so be...Really. Annoying. I realize TH-cam/you (Andrea) need to pay to keep the lights on, but... Andrea, did you change the streaming options? Can we make a donation to pay for you to have ad-free streaming? (Or maybe I should pay for a TH-cam upgrade?) It wouldn't be so bad if the ads didn't feature someone with a walker slowly moving out....into.....traffic......or (bleh) toenail fungus cures. At least it's not the "Kars for Kids" ad!!! (Yet.)
Hello Ghosa and Teacher - thank you so much for your feedback! I haven't made any changes to the way I have monetized my channel so I'm shocked to hear there are so many interruptions! How strange! I will look into this and try to make adjustments, although I'm not really sure why all the sudden this is happening when I've done nothing to change these settings or encourage more aggressive advertising. Will keep you posted. Thank you for the feedback, and I'm so sorry for this inconvenience and annoyance!
Also, I'm afraid I don't have any control over what gets advertised to you, as that is based on your interaction with the system, and supposedly 'targeted' to you. Those ads sound dreadful - I'm so sorry I can't do anything specifically about that (part of the give and take I have to make with this platform) 😔😬
@@ShesDiabetic I see it now. It seems that TH-cam want to push all Members to access the Premium TH-cam offer, what I denied many times. It isn't your vault, but realy annoying. Sorry for my misunderstood that.
At least it's not the "Kars for Kids" ads!!! ;)
I also test 10 or more times a day that’s how you get a good A1c
Agreed...!
It takes no effort to see that you're in love with him, Andrea :) #TouchWood
Aw!! That would be correct!! Thank you!!! 🥰🥰🥰
6-8 Business Weeks 😂❤
That classic time period! 🥰😘😂
The question about eating a cake and becoming diabetic, would that not refer to type 2 seeing type 2 is a lifestyle choice which comes from excessive sugar intake? I agree not to shame people, however I think people being aware that eating too much junk can result in type 2 is not a bad thing.
It all comes down to good self-care and knowing the huge, long-term effects of what we eat. (Also, knowing how our commercial culture of cheap food predominates. Sugar/carbs are the CHEAPEST and most profit-intensive chemical to load into so many food products. Does our sugar culture not shame us into eating all their toxins?)
The newest and most accurate (IMO) info on how T2D develops is it is actually hereditary. There are millions of people who are overweight or normal weight but eat lots of sugar who are not diabetic and will not become diabetic. If diabetes runs in your family you are at risk for getting diabetes yourself and other factors like high blood pressure and a sedentary lifestyle have a bigger impact on developing diabetes than what you eat.
I'm a type 1 and have been since a toddler and I had to learn about what actually causes diabetes as a child since soooo many people told me I got it from too much sugar. Diabetes is historically a shaming disease and still is in most parts of the world whether type 1 or type 2. To change that narrative we all need to end diabetes shaming in all it's forms.
I completely hear you and know what you mean Craig. I suppose I just feel very strongly about the whole lifestyle shaming, as I feel like it really happens too much and comes more from the perspective of shame rather than education, if you know what I mean.
Good Point Teacher!
PERFECTLY PUT FIRENZA!!! Seriously SPOT ON!
Eating out is a nightmare!
AGREED!!! 100%!!!
I have a crush on someone who has T1D like me,and he has a crush on me too... We are 14 xD
Really!?! It's rare that you would both be in the same school let alone age and both have t1d - how interesting!! Keep us updated!! We're rooting for your happiness!! 🥰😍
@@ShesDiabetic i will,and yeah it is rare,plus we are in same class 🙃
I had a doctor tell me my son got diabetes because I ate too much chocolate while pregnant. :-/
That is awful. This is not what causes diabetes and this is a horrendous thing for a doctor to tell you. I am so sorry you went through that. Please know it is NOT your fault in the slightest!!!
So much suffering and stressed to be with a partner who has this Desease . Glad knowing that you are ok but also maybe there many stress behind the couple especially the man partner
It's true - it's a tall order for a partner, and I am very lucky to have such an understanding and supportive partner in David. I think we both have to look after one another and check in to make sure we're all feeling good and secure with regards to health matters - just like everything else in a relationship! So important! 💙💙💙
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4 times a day? 😂
I know! Can you believe it!!!
Too many ads in the middle of the video. Makes it hard to watch.
I'm so sorry to hear this Scott. I believe TH-cam has changed their ad structure recently and I'm looking into how to adjust it from my end. I appreciate your feedback!
anyone else notice that Wilford Brimley (Diabeetus) just died in the last 24 hours?
I know - so sad 😔
Who plays the organ?
Ha - my Dad did! ❤️