I am 60 and have had t1d for 48 years. Way back in the day when I accepted this disease, it key to where I am today. Thank you again for everything you share with us from your channel.
I’ve binged a lot of your videos over the last few weeks and I cannot tell you how very refreshing it is to watch and listen to someone who always attempts to put a positive message on a very difficult condition to live with. However, you don’t sugar coat it and also show the vulnerabilities you suffer too. I also admire your humility as I was sure I recognised you from somewhere else. You don’t talk about that and just focus in on how you deal from a positive point of view on a condition that requires so much effort from the patient. You concentrate on what you do have in life rather than what you don’t. A great mantra to live by. I will be recommending your videos to my Diabetic clinic because if I was new to Diabetes, this is the kind of positives I would want to watch. 37 years of Type 1 Diabetes and "I’m Still Standing" - thanks for the quip Elton 😊.
My assumptions about you Andrea are always confirmed with each of your videos - a wonderfully honest and vulnerable person generous enough to share that shining candle of hope and happiness that we type ones must store away in abundance for the not so easy times. An expression from my generation is that you are a peach and a gem! Sincerely, Pam
A peach and a gem!! How I love those phrases and am so honored!!! I also love how you put it, the lights we have inside us are valuable and so delicate when living with type 1 diabetes! 🥰 May we shine together my beautiful friend! And I just have to say I also think YOU’RE an absolute peach and a gem too!! 🍑 💎
Oh my friend, I hear you. I actually made a video about burnout that may be helpful to you? Am linking it below. Please know you are not alone. Even as I write this - I had a perfect BG overnight and now, this morning I can't bring it down below 250mg - so frustrating!! I'm feeling you and am with you my friend! You are NOT ALONE!!! 💙💙💙 th-cam.com/video/syXWwKNhO3E/w-d-xo.html
Most you said, exactly same for me.... including the changing of the finger prick needle: I typically change it when it doesn't prick any more, and I've a box of about 100 spare needles left: I'll likely never run out of them. Good to hear you Andrea, you help us all to stay positive.
How do like living in the UK. As a Brit, welcome. You’ve probably been here for ages. One thing that maybe cool to discuss is your experience on the healthcare in UK compared to the states. I hear it’s difficult across the pond as some people don’t have the right insurance and stuff like that.
@@clarestevens1081 realistically, yes, but this is absolutely not the way forward, I’d suggest more like every 3 days at least - but more if you can be disciplined enough!!
Actually, I use Dexcom most of the time - just fingerstick when what I'm feeling doesn't match the readout. I did change it this morning - have no memory when the last time was.
I’m new to your channel and I just love your videos! I have recently been diagnosed with pre diabetes so I’m trying really hard to absorb as much info as I can. I want to do all I can to take control of this. Your videos are very helpful, so thank you.
I only have one assumption and that is that you are a true and honest person from top to toe. That assumption has been confirmed in all your videos. Then there are always the people who can't deal with that the person happens to be gifted with a beauty that not even TH-cam is capable of rendering. I often feel down due to my diabetes. Sometimes it makes me feel like it makes me a bad person in some ways. Just to watch you being honest about yourself in your typical "Andrea-way" makes me feel better about my condition. You are also veeeery competent about diabetes and I have learned A LOT from you. So a big thanks again for all the hard work!
Oh Riccard - you are so very kind - thank you!! I TOTALLY get feeling down because of diabetes- and can completely completely relate! It’s HARD. Please know you are not alone in this feeling!! AT ALL!!! You’re clearly an empathetic and thoughtful and kind person - which probably makes you more open to some overwhelm as well. Please just know you are not alone and I am so grateful to you for YOUR honesty and being so so very kind. Thank you!!!
I found your channel recently and it has been very helpful. I just unboxed my first insulin pump tandem x2 and dexcom g6 today!!! I am nervous and excited. I will continue looking at your content. Keep up this effort for the diabetic community in the world. Greetings from Puerto Rico!
ELVIN!! Oh firstly - thank you and secondly - I’M SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! Keep me updated on how your switch goes - I think you’ve chosen such an EXCELLENT SYSTEM in the TSlim/Dexcom combo and I’m super excited for you to start reaping the benefits!!!!!!
Almost every question you responded to lets me know people are really dumb, or uneducated when it comes to being a Diabetic. Being knowledgeable and knowing the best ways to deal with a DISEASE, is NOT being obsessed with it... even the haircut comment let's me know that purpose is just jealous. I'm sure you're 10 times better looking than them, so they're insecure.
So my official "Lancet Change Day," is always January 1. New Year, new lancet. I used to do it with every knew box of test strips, which I know is excessive, LOL, but since I started on Dexcom, it's become annual.
Oh - I hear you Carol!! Shall we deem this the “New Year, New Lancet!” Situation? I love it!! I think one with every new box of test strips is pretty excellent practice actually! I hope you’re very very well my sweet friend!!!
I love that you keep it real! The Good, the Bad and the sometimes Ugly parts of being a diabetic. I always learn a little something from your experiences. Thank you!
Always love your energy and your honesty (even when / especially when your energy is low and you're brave enough to share that with others). You have an exuberance for life which (I think) keeps you going, even when things are difficult. Love savagely. Keep doing what you do - you're a constant inspiration :)
Thank you for sharing this !! It does feel that everyone has perfect bloods ….when we see videos they don’t always show the downside !! It’s hard work !! This helps !! Thank you for sharing xx it’s overwhelming isn’t it xxx please keep posting !! Good and bad !! Xx p.s I don’t chance my lancets either ❤️❤️
Thank you so much Tracey - and I couldn't agree more!!! I think we all are guilty of judging ourselves way way way more harshly than we do others and we can learn from this in a way - to give ourselves that kindness. I will keep posting!! Thank you so very much for enjoying the content and sticking with me here!! 😍😍😍
I think that's true actually! Simply because with t1d we have to deal with things some people never have to deal with in their lifetime - it's quite fascinating actually!
I agree 100% - I was trained from the very young age to be self conscience about my body and wellbeing in order to deal with T1D. This is an advantage that one can use too in non-T1D situations.
@@MeatMachine212 I was 7 when diagnosed My father was a medical doctor, and my mum a teacher. I was a high IQ child and later obtained a physics PhD and became a university lecturer. I was diagnosed 50 years ago... none of today's technology existed. Thankfully, I was privileged by having best possible medical care. But in the end, nobody's a better guide than your own experience. Also... I noticed our brains adapts: for worse or better: one gets used to the hypo's, so the alarm signals waking you up during sleep for example) may come later.
Now that it has been a whole do you have any more knowledge on the covid vaccines for type one diabetics? Like which one seems to coincide best AstraZeneca, phizer, or moderna etc. Isnn no it safe? Etc etc?
"You're a little obsessive over your blood sugar levels". Yes it's called being a diabetic with an interest in your own long-term health. Genuine LOL at the lancet answer! Glad it's not just me!
Hey Andrea, Luc here. I think your live chat changed my assessment of you a little. It’s easy for me to assume someone is pretty perfect when they can edit out all their shortcomings. I find it’s peoples foibles, that make them endearing. Keep up the good work.
YAY! I'm so glad!! It's all about knowing someone fully and also just remembering that we are all flawed and human - like one another - not unlike! - and I agree - this makes people interesting and endearing indeed!! Thank you for watching and sharing this with me!!
Hi Andrea, Thankyou for sharing, could relate to so much, and you just made me smile for the whole video 😊 So true about the battle , we can never take a holiday from it ( do wish). And when our good technology plays up that is an extra stess. My freestyle Libre 1 told me I was 17.1, and then 21 mmol/L. I freaked out, blood test confirmed it really was 8.5. Good news, Abbott are sending me a new sensor, and it will be freestyle 2 so they have arrived in Australia yah. Also thankyou for recording your reading in mmol/L , makes more sense to me. Congratulations going for your British citizenship, my father was from the Midlands came to Australia as a Royal Marine during the war, and met my Mum here , so Britain has a special place in my heart. Thankyou again for all your good work ♥️♥️
I always enjoy your videos. I love your positive attitude. You have shown us your sad side when your dad died . You've shown us when you were sick and your diabetes were not as good as you would have liked.. thank you so much for sharing.
Joanne, thank you so much for taking the time to say this and share this with me. I vow to continue to share my real life with you guys. The good, the joy, the upsides and downsides, the truth. I hope to make others feel less alone with this deliberate sharing of everything I possibly can, and am so grateful to you for recognizing it 💙🙏🥰
Thanks again for all you do Andrea! I missed out on tossing in one of my assumptions but...better late than never, right? You are a true blooded, die hard Michigan Wolverine fan to no end! but.....you feel that you are obligated to represent Michigan Spartans due to " fiance peace treaties". Go Blue!
Hmmm, yes, could you tell us more about your time in the theater? (only half assumption I made about after watching you do a singin in the rain bit, and it had this theater geek vibe about it)
Hi Andrea Maybe it is just me but I tend not to make assumptions about anyone least of all someone with an online presence. Also you asked me to let you know how the Medtronic 770G pump was going. I have now had it on for 4 weeks and have had it in Auto mode for a little over a week and the difference auto mode has made is amazing. I am still learning like everyone. Yes there have been a few minor issues which are now sorted. I also have needed to make very minor teaks to my dosage rates but considering where I was on MDI. There is no comparison. I am improve control the longer I spend on the pump.Yes it is a pain needed to calibrate the sensor either for calibration or to keep it in auto mode but I am now in a routine and it now very rarely disturbs my sleep. No hypos overnight either which I am over the moon about. Keep up the wonderful videos on the channel I have learned a great deal as a newbie T1 Bruce AKA Mature Diabetic
Just finished Isolation.. then I looked up the great voice actor who voiced Amanda Ripley. The trail led me here. What an amazing experience- truly. Legendary performance from you. I'm excited to watch your videos! I don't know too much about the condition but I'm interested in learning!
Oh thank you so much - for your kind words on all fronts!! I LOVED voicing Amanda - gosh she was such a gift to me!! And I’m so grateful to you for being interested enough to find me hear and want to learn more - what an absolute honor! Thank you so much my friend!!!!!!!!!
Many Positive Vibes in the process of getting your 🇺🇸British citizenship🇬🇧. I can understand your life. (Not completely, no hate. Just appreciation) I like to know if you ever got Ketoacidosis? (Hopefully Not🙏🏼) I got it 2X’s. Yet I haven’t been in the hospital since b4 2010) Many people say Knowing what I know today makes me feel better about my T1D. Thank you for being you. Hoping to get at least $130, in Sponsorship for ‘step out & walk for Diabetes” this year👍🏼🩸🐕🚶🏻♀️(30 yrs!)
Nice video! I can relate to the part being a visual learner :). And also would like to read more so if you find a some hack how to do so it would be great to share it with us :) (so far setting a time goal for a day proved to be somewhat effective for me)
I hear you!! I did put a time goal in my phone for reading everyday but oh goodness gracious...I've fallen very VERY behind! I'll let you know if I find a hack - and please do the same if you also find one! 😅
It’s nice to have some to discuss what you’re reading who read it or at least to have someone to whom you can tell what interesting you read (some sort of book club). The advantage is that person can point you to some new interesting directions. From my experience external obligation motivates the most :D
So let me get this straight......neither you nor your diabetes is perfect!! I’m so DISILLUSIONED!! Hahaha! Nice to know you are human like the rest of us!!
How often do you reuse your lancet? I am curious. You are such an uplifting person. I have not seen your videos for awhile. Are you still using the pump? If so which one?
I’m on the tslim x2! 😍 I don’t really remember exactly, because I’m on the Dexcom (so not doing finger pricks) but when I was I’d say I’d change it when it started to hurt! 😆 not advisable! 😅🤪
@@ShesDiabetic why don’t you have to stick yourself with the Dexcom. I am on Medtronic 770G minimed. I was told that every time I eat I have to use my finger stick reading to calculate my bolus. Don’t get it. Lol. I am a kind of type 1 diabetic but really type 3c. I have no pancreas at all. I am a diabetic for 6 years now. I survived Pancreatic Cancer because of lifesaving surgery where they removed my cancerous Pancreas. At first nobody cared about my readings. It was about surviving or not cancer. Now that I am in the 9% that survived PC for over 5 years they are all over my readings. A1C and all. I am horrible at this. I watched you over a year ago. I don’t think I understood much. I was not on the pump yet. I have started to watch your videos again because I remembered your pump video. Also you are uplifting. You have a great vlog. I am going to put a link on my living without your pancreas FB group. You will be a great help to the people in my group who have no pancreas. It is a growing population which is good and bad. 💜
@@kerri759 Hi Kerri. My father in law not survived pancreas cancer and the last year he was because of that also diabetic type 3c. So I know it is not a very easy situation you are. I have currently the Minimed 640G pump with use the same sensors then the 770 but will move to the Tslim X with Dexcom G6 begin next month. For the minimed sensor you still have to calibrate twice a day. The dexcom you just give a code on the package to the devices coupled with that and then you need not to do longer calibrations finger pricks. With the minimed sensor I do not more then the two finger pricks a day for calibrating. Before a meal I just read the current value on the pump of the senser and at manually that to the wizard that caculate the bolus and that works fine. Is less work then doing a finger prick and much less painfull too ;-)
@@friedelpas5637 also I am sorry about your father in law. Unfortunately many do not survive pancreatic cancer. It is a sad and very painful disease. It is extremely hard on the caregiver. Have your spouse check for it at least once a year. There may be a genetic correlation. My mother had PC also but she died within 4 months of the diagnosis.
I know what you mean - but at the same time I feel like it’s just people’s way of letting us know how extraordinary they think what we do is, from their perspective, which is very nice when you think about it - but at the same time when people say to me “they could never inject themselves’ - i sort of think - you would if you had diabetes - there ain’t no choice!!! 😅
Gah - I know it’s so tricky! I must say - I think a bonus with the TSlim currently is that you can have the auto corrects with the Basal iQ when you go high or low - that’s what made me choose it and I’m SO HAPPY WITH IT! - so just something to think about and consider! But ultimately I just hope you find what works best for you!!
I know this is very personal but when I’m intimate with girls I date I’m self-conscious about my cgm and pump thinking the girl will feel like I’m weird. Have you ever felt that way? 😱
@@ShesDiabetic that's awesome, good for you 😀 I was diagnosed at age 2 and have had it for the last 33 years, only time I went into dka was when I was first diagnosed at the hospital my blood sugar was around 520!
@@ShesDiabetic aw thank you, I attribute it to a good diet and staying active 😊 keto 🥰 Us t1d gotta stick together, thanks for sharing your journey and hope you have continued success 💙
@@gonefishin6004 The same for me. When I was diagnosted I had a value of 720! Really dehydrated and lost weight to 48 kg. I felt me really terrible. The docter in the emergency department of the hospital was looking for me in the intensive care part while I was just waiting in the waiting room. In one night I felt me extreme better and got a lot weight back too, only my sight was because of going from the extreme high value to the normal values very bad for about 2 weeks. That is now already 28 years ago.
Idk who said you're obsessive over blood sugar levels but duh lol a person who has t1d absolutely should be obsessed with monitoring and controlling their glucose levels, if you are it just means you are smarter and have more will power and determination
Hi I loved your videos but can you make some about your personal and professional life I know you as actress by Paganini movie therefore, it would be great to know you better
That's a GREAT suggestion!! I actually do listen to some books sometimes - but need to get back into that - thank you for the brilliant recommendation Marina!! You're so smart and think so very creatively!!
@@marinakiell1069 oh these are great! Thank you! I love reading non-fiction and generally intriguing stories based on real life…not really into sci-fi? 😅 don’t know if that helps! 😂
Oh my gosh! You look absolutely stunning!! 😍
Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻💕☺️
you’re the t1d friend that we all need🙏🏾❤️🔥
The BEST compliment!! Thank you!! I'm here for you friend and appreciate you being here too!!! 🥰💙🙏🏻
I am 60 and have had t1d for 48 years. Way back in the day when I accepted this disease, it key to where I am today. Thank you again for everything you share with us from your channel.
I simply love you Andrea! I think you’re an awesome human!!
Thank you so so very much Fiona!!!! 💙💙💙 I think you're awesome too!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰
I’ve binged a lot of your videos over the last few weeks and I cannot tell you how very refreshing it is to watch and listen to someone who always attempts to put a positive message on a very difficult condition to live with. However, you don’t sugar coat it and also show the vulnerabilities you suffer too.
I also admire your humility as I was sure I recognised you from somewhere else. You don’t talk about that and just focus in on how you deal from a positive point of view on a condition that requires so much effort from the patient. You concentrate on what you do have in life rather than what you don’t. A great mantra to live by.
I will be recommending your videos to my Diabetic clinic because if I was new to Diabetes, this is the kind of positives I would want to watch.
37 years of Type 1 Diabetes and "I’m Still Standing" - thanks for the quip Elton 😊.
My assumptions about you Andrea are always confirmed with each of your videos - a wonderfully honest and vulnerable person generous enough to share that shining candle of hope and happiness that we type ones must store away in abundance for the not so easy times. An expression from my generation is that you are a peach and a gem!
Sincerely,
Pam
A peach and a gem!! How I love those phrases and am so honored!!! I also love how you put it, the lights we have inside us are valuable and so delicate when living with type 1 diabetes! 🥰 May we shine together my beautiful friend! And I just have to say I also think YOU’RE an absolute peach and a gem too!! 🍑 💎
Thank you for opening up. That must not have been easy. We all struggle with trying to have 'better' control. Like rust, diabetes never sleeps!
I loved this, made me feel like a normal T1D. Diabetic burn out after 29 yrs is my current struggle, forever chasing the perfect blood sugar x
Oh my friend, I hear you. I actually made a video about burnout that may be helpful to you? Am linking it below. Please know you are not alone. Even as I write this - I had a perfect BG overnight and now, this morning I can't bring it down below 250mg - so frustrating!! I'm feeling you and am with you my friend! You are NOT ALONE!!! 💙💙💙
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@@ShesDiabetic I will definitely watch that video, thanks for the link. Hope you feel OK, high bloods suck xx
Most you said, exactly same for me.... including the changing of the finger prick needle: I typically change it when it doesn't prick any more, and I've a box of about 100 spare needles left: I'll likely never run out of them.
Good to hear you Andrea, you help us all to stay positive.
To be honest I don't think I've ever outright purchased lancets. Get a "sampler pack" with a new meter, or pump, or lancer and still have spares.
How do like living in the UK. As a Brit, welcome. You’ve probably been here for ages. One thing that maybe cool to discuss is your experience on the healthcare in UK compared to the states. I hear it’s difficult across the pond as some people don’t have the right insurance and stuff like that.
Thanks for telling us more about yourself!👍🏻
Thank you for being interested!! 💙
For as long as I have watched your videos, I have appreciated your honesty & humanity.
And I rarely change my lancets either! So glad you are here -
Thank you so so much, genuinely from the bottom of my heart 💙my lancet non changing buddy! 😅🤪
I don’t think I’ve changed mine in 2 months 😳
How often do you change it? Just when it starts to hurt?
@@clarestevens1081 realistically, yes, but this is absolutely not the way forward, I’d suggest more like every 3 days at least - but more if you can be disciplined enough!!
Actually, I use Dexcom most of the time - just fingerstick when what I'm feeling doesn't match the readout. I did change it this morning - have no memory when the last time was.
I’m new to your channel and I just love your videos! I have recently been diagnosed with pre diabetes so I’m trying really hard to absorb as much info as I can. I want to do all I can to take control of this. Your videos are very helpful, so thank you.
Andrea, I’m looking in a mirror. You always make me feel better with your truth.
Oh my goodness, what kind words- thank you so much Rob - such an honor 💙
I only have one assumption and that is that you are a true and honest person from top to toe. That assumption has been confirmed in all your videos. Then there are always the people who can't deal with that the person happens to be gifted with a beauty that not even TH-cam is capable of rendering.
I often feel down due to my diabetes. Sometimes it makes me feel like it makes me a bad person in some ways. Just to watch you being honest about yourself in your typical "Andrea-way" makes me feel better about my condition. You are also veeeery competent about diabetes and I have learned A LOT from you. So a big thanks again for all the hard work!
Oh Riccard - you are so very kind - thank you!! I TOTALLY get feeling down because of diabetes- and can completely completely relate! It’s HARD. Please know you are not alone in this feeling!! AT ALL!!! You’re clearly an empathetic and thoughtful and kind person - which probably makes you more open to some overwhelm as well. Please just know you are not alone and I am so grateful to you for YOUR honesty and being so so very kind. Thank you!!!
I found your channel recently and it has been very helpful. I just unboxed my first insulin pump tandem x2 and dexcom g6 today!!! I am nervous and excited. I will continue looking at your content. Keep up this effort for the diabetic community in the world. Greetings from Puerto Rico!
ELVIN!! Oh firstly - thank you and secondly - I’M SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! Keep me updated on how your switch goes - I think you’ve chosen such an EXCELLENT SYSTEM in the TSlim/Dexcom combo and I’m super excited for you to start reaping the benefits!!!!!!
Almost every question you responded to lets me know people are really dumb, or uneducated when it comes to being a Diabetic. Being knowledgeable and knowing the best ways to deal with a DISEASE, is NOT being obsessed with it... even the haircut comment let's me know that purpose is just jealous. I'm sure you're 10 times better looking than them, so they're insecure.
So my official "Lancet Change Day," is always January 1. New Year, new lancet. I used to do it with every knew box of test strips, which I know is excessive, LOL, but since I started on Dexcom, it's become annual.
Oh - I hear you Carol!! Shall we deem this the “New Year, New Lancet!” Situation? I love it!! I think one with every new box of test strips is pretty excellent practice actually! I hope you’re very very well my sweet friend!!!
Thank you for spreading so much hope and positivity Andrea 💕💕
Thank you so so so so very much my friend!!!!!! And right back at you!!!!! 🌞 🤩 😊
I love that you keep it real! The Good, the Bad and the sometimes Ugly parts of being a diabetic. I always learn a little something from your experiences. Thank you!
Thank you so much Kelly!! You sweet soul!!! 💓
Always love your energy and your honesty (even when / especially when your energy is low and you're brave enough to share that with others). You have an exuberance for life which (I think) keeps you going, even when things are difficult. Love savagely. Keep doing what you do - you're a constant inspiration :)
Thank you for sharing this !! It does feel that everyone has perfect bloods ….when we see videos they don’t always show the downside !! It’s hard work !! This helps !! Thank you for sharing xx it’s overwhelming isn’t it xxx please keep posting !! Good and bad !! Xx p.s I don’t chance my lancets either ❤️❤️
Thank you so much Tracey - and I couldn't agree more!!! I think we all are guilty of judging ourselves way way way more harshly than we do others and we can learn from this in a way - to give ourselves that kindness. I will keep posting!! Thank you so very much for enjoying the content and sticking with me here!! 😍😍😍
It’s really funny for me that we both had diabetes for 20 years now and both met our best and actual (hopefully last) partner online
It seems like t1d makes a person wise beyond their years
I think that's true actually! Simply because with t1d we have to deal with things some people never have to deal with in their lifetime - it's quite fascinating actually!
I agree 100% - I was trained from the very young age to be self conscience about my body and wellbeing in order to deal with T1D. This is an advantage that one can use too in non-T1D situations.
@@SwissPGO how old were you when you were diagnosed if you don't mind me asking? I was 14 and dumb, it took me several years to become responsible
@@MeatMachine212 I was 7 when diagnosed My father was a medical doctor, and my mum a teacher. I was a high IQ child and later obtained a physics PhD and became a university lecturer.
I was diagnosed 50 years ago... none of today's technology existed. Thankfully, I was privileged by having best possible medical care. But in the end, nobody's a better guide than your own experience.
Also... I noticed our brains adapts: for worse or better: one gets used to the hypo's, so the alarm signals waking you up during sleep for example) may come later.
@@SwissPGO that's supra cool, and you are a physics professor that is really cool!
Now that it has been a whole do you have any more knowledge on the covid vaccines for type one diabetics? Like which one seems to coincide best AstraZeneca, phizer, or moderna etc. Isnn no it safe? Etc etc?
"You're a little obsessive over your blood sugar levels".
Yes it's called being a diabetic with an interest in your own long-term health.
Genuine LOL at the lancet answer! Glad it's not just me!
Hey Andrea, Luc here. I think your live chat changed my assessment of you a little. It’s easy for me to assume someone is pretty perfect when they can edit out all their shortcomings. I find it’s peoples foibles, that make them endearing.
Keep up the good work.
YAY! I'm so glad!! It's all about knowing someone fully and also just remembering that we are all flawed and human - like one another - not unlike! - and I agree - this makes people interesting and endearing indeed!! Thank you for watching and sharing this with me!!
Love your hair. Thx for the info. I am a type 1 also and I do my best. Not always easy. That’s for sure. Love your channel. 😊
Thank you so very much friend! For watching and for all your kindness! You're right - absolutely not always easy - in the slightest!!
I truly did not expect the 2012 lancet change one LOL
🤣 I hope people know it was a little tongue and cheek 😅
Hi Andrea,
Thankyou for sharing, could relate to so much, and you just made me smile for the whole video 😊
So true about the battle , we can never take a holiday from it ( do wish). And when our good technology plays up that is an extra stess. My freestyle Libre 1 told me I was 17.1, and then 21 mmol/L. I freaked out, blood test confirmed it really was 8.5.
Good news, Abbott are sending me a new sensor, and it will be freestyle 2 so they have arrived in Australia yah.
Also thankyou for recording your reading in mmol/L , makes more sense to me. Congratulations going for your British citizenship, my father was from the Midlands came to Australia as a Royal Marine during the war, and met my Mum here , so Britain has a special place in my heart.
Thankyou again for all your good work ♥️♥️
I always enjoy your videos. I love your positive attitude. You have shown us your sad side when your dad died . You've shown us when you were sick and your diabetes were not as good as you would have liked.. thank you so much for sharing.
Joanne, thank you so much for taking the time to say this and share this with me. I vow to continue to share my real life with you guys. The good, the joy, the upsides and downsides, the truth. I hope to make others feel less alone with this deliberate sharing of everything I possibly can, and am so grateful to you for recognizing it 💙🙏🥰
Thanks again for all you do Andrea! I missed out on tossing in one of my assumptions but...better late than never, right? You are a true blooded, die hard Michigan Wolverine fan to no end! but.....you feel that you are obligated to represent Michigan Spartans due to " fiance peace treaties". Go Blue!
Hahahahaha - Rex this has made me laugh out loud!! HA!!! I love it too much!!!! I just sent it to David and await his response 😂💙✋🏻
@@ShesDiabetic LOL, I hope you laughed as hard as I did when I was sending this!!
Very fun video; thanks again special lady
Thank you so much for watching!!!!
Thanks for the encouragement
Always! And you’re welcome!!!
Hmmm, yes, could you tell us more about your time in the theater? (only half assumption I made about after watching you do a singin in the rain bit, and it had this theater geek vibe about it)
Hi Andrea Maybe it is just me but I tend not to make assumptions about anyone least of all someone with an online presence. Also you asked me to let you know how the Medtronic 770G pump was going. I have now had it on for 4 weeks and have had it in Auto mode for a little over a week and the difference auto mode has made is amazing. I am still learning like everyone. Yes there have been a few minor issues which are now sorted. I also have needed to make very minor teaks to my dosage rates but considering where I was on MDI. There is no comparison. I am improve control the longer I spend on the pump.Yes it is a pain needed to calibrate the sensor either for calibration or to keep it in auto mode but I am now in a routine and it now very rarely disturbs my sleep. No hypos overnight either which I am over the moon about. Keep up the wonderful videos on the channel I have learned a great deal as a newbie T1 Bruce AKA Mature Diabetic
Thanks for sharing your personality. I think that you make your people laugh!
Thank you so much - that makes me so happy!!! 🥰
You Are Simply Awesome!! 😘❤️
Oh my goodness - thank you!!!!!
Just finished Isolation.. then I looked up the great voice actor who voiced Amanda Ripley. The trail led me here. What an amazing experience- truly. Legendary performance from you.
I'm excited to watch your videos! I don't know too much about the condition but I'm interested in learning!
Oh thank you so much - for your kind words on all fronts!! I LOVED voicing Amanda - gosh she was such a gift to me!! And I’m so grateful to you for being interested enough to find me hear and want to learn more - what an absolute honor! Thank you so much my friend!!!!!!!!!
Many Positive Vibes in the process of getting your 🇺🇸British citizenship🇬🇧. I can understand your life. (Not completely, no hate. Just appreciation) I like to know if you ever got Ketoacidosis? (Hopefully Not🙏🏼) I got it 2X’s. Yet I haven’t been in the hospital since b4 2010) Many people say Knowing what I know today makes me feel better about my T1D. Thank you for being you. Hoping to get at least $130, in Sponsorship for ‘step out & walk for Diabetes” this year👍🏼🩸🐕🚶🏻♀️(30 yrs!)
Love your positive attitude 🥰
Thank you so much!!! 😊
Thanks for sharing!!
You are so very welcome!!!
Finally, a person whose not afraid to take off the mask and be REAL! Only strong people who have confidence are able to do this!
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Nice video! I can relate to the part being a visual learner :). And also would like to read more so if you find a some hack how to do so it would be great to share it with us :) (so far setting a time goal for a day proved to be somewhat effective for me)
I hear you!! I did put a time goal in my phone for reading everyday but oh goodness gracious...I've fallen very VERY behind! I'll let you know if I find a hack - and please do the same if you also find one! 😅
Suggestion to view the video entitled "the biggest Myth of Education" on Veritasium channel discussing so called "visual learners".
It’s nice to have some to discuss what you’re reading who read it or at least to have someone to whom you can tell what interesting you read (some sort of book club). The advantage is that person can point you to some new interesting directions. From my experience external obligation motivates the most :D
@@SwissPGO actually that video was reason why I choose those words tough I know it’s not a thing
How do you keep yourself from gaining weight from insulin?
So let me get this straight......neither you nor your diabetes is perfect!! I’m so DISILLUSIONED!! Hahaha! Nice to know you are human like the rest of us!!
You heard it here first Christine!!! 😆🥰
Thank you for the video's they really help a lot😁
Oh this means the world to me - thank you for watching and for sharing this with me!!! We're all in this together!!! 💙
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"David was your only love."
"Yes!" 😅😎❤
Do you Have Hashimoto's Disease as well?
I have under-active thyroid (diagnosed at the same time as my t1d) but I’m not sure if it originates from Hashimoto’s actually - why do you ask? 💜
@@ShesDiabetic Oh! I actually Saw Your Comment on Michelle Lord's Channel, That is why... 😊
@@umat4892 oh!!! I see!!! 😍😍😍
How I love Michelle Lord!!!
@@ShesDiabetic 😂😂
How often do you reuse your lancet? I am curious. You are such an uplifting person. I have not seen your videos for awhile. Are you still using the pump? If so which one?
I’m on the tslim x2! 😍 I don’t really remember exactly, because I’m on the Dexcom (so not doing finger pricks) but when I was I’d say I’d change it when it started to hurt! 😆 not advisable! 😅🤪
@@ShesDiabetic why don’t you have to stick yourself with the Dexcom. I am on Medtronic 770G minimed. I was told that every time I eat I have to use my finger stick reading to calculate my bolus. Don’t get it. Lol. I am a kind of type 1 diabetic but really type 3c. I have no pancreas at all. I am a diabetic for 6 years now. I survived Pancreatic Cancer because of lifesaving surgery where they removed my cancerous Pancreas. At first nobody cared about my readings. It was about surviving or not cancer. Now that I am in the 9% that survived PC for over 5 years they are all over my readings. A1C and all. I am horrible at this. I watched you over a year ago. I don’t think I understood much. I was not on the pump yet. I have started to watch your videos again because I remembered your pump video. Also you are uplifting. You have a great vlog. I am going to put a link on my living without your pancreas FB group. You will be a great help to the people in my group who have no pancreas. It is a growing population which is good and bad. 💜
@@kerri759 Hi Kerri. My father in law not survived pancreas cancer and the last year he was because of that also diabetic type 3c. So I know it is not a very easy situation you are. I have currently the Minimed 640G pump with use the same sensors then the 770 but will move to the Tslim X with Dexcom G6 begin next month. For the minimed sensor you still have to calibrate twice a day. The dexcom you just give a code on the package to the devices coupled with that and then you need not to do longer calibrations finger pricks. With the minimed sensor I do not more then the two finger pricks a day for calibrating. Before a meal I just read the current value on the pump of the senser and at manually that to the wizard that caculate the bolus and that works fine. Is less work then doing a finger prick and much less painfull too ;-)
@@friedelpas5637 thank you for the great tip. It is annoying and painful at times.
@@friedelpas5637 also I am sorry about your father in law. Unfortunately many do not survive pancreatic cancer. It is a sad and very painful disease. It is extremely hard on the caregiver. Have your spouse check for it at least once a year. There may be a genetic correlation. My mother had PC also but she died within 4 months of the diagnosis.
You look so beautiful gal x
Thank you my friend!!
Everyday is a new adventure and a new day In the diabetes nation !!
That’s right!!! And the sun be shinin’!!! 🌞
I hate when people say your so courageous. Um I don’t have a choice in the matter. Lol
I know what you mean - but at the same time I feel like it’s just people’s way of letting us know how extraordinary they think what we do is, from their perspective, which is very nice when you think about it - but at the same time when people say to me “they could never inject themselves’ - i sort of think - you would if you had diabetes - there ain’t no choice!!! 😅
I’m a Dexcom G6 user and can’t decide to go for either the Tandem T Slim X2 or Omnipod Dash. 😩
Gah - I know it’s so tricky! I must say - I think a bonus with the TSlim currently is that you can have the auto corrects with the Basal iQ when you go high or low - that’s what made me choose it and I’m SO HAPPY WITH IT! - so just something to think about and consider! But ultimately I just hope you find what works best for you!!
@@ShesDiabetic Thanks. Let’s arrange a diabetes meet up in London.
Sometimes you feel like poop when your sugar is high I always want to say “ what’s your excuse” lol
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I know this is very personal but when I’m intimate with girls I date I’m self-conscious about my cgm and pump thinking the girl will feel like I’m weird. Have you ever felt that way? 😱
I only assume you're quite knowledgeable regarding diabetes maintenance & passionate about helping others...
Have you ever gone into DKA? If so what caused it?
Never! I feel very lucky to say that!
@@ShesDiabetic that's awesome, good for you 😀 I was diagnosed at age 2 and have had it for the last 33 years, only time I went into dka was when I was first diagnosed at the hospital my blood sugar was around 520!
Oh wow! Well that’s so good to hear that you only had it the once!! And 33 years with t1d! That’s awesome my friend!!! 💙💙💙
@@ShesDiabetic aw thank you, I attribute it to a good diet and staying active 😊 keto 🥰
Us t1d gotta stick together, thanks for sharing your journey and hope you have continued success 💙
@@gonefishin6004 The same for me. When I was diagnosted I had a value of 720! Really dehydrated and lost weight to 48 kg. I felt me really terrible. The docter in the emergency department of the hospital was looking for me in the intensive care part while I was just waiting in the waiting room. In one night I felt me extreme better and got a lot weight back too, only my sight was because of going from the extreme high value to the normal values very bad for about 2 weeks. That is now already 28 years ago.
Lol I put that David was ur only love and conveniently I went on an online date with my husband and it’s almost been 3 years of marriage
THAT’S SO AMAZING!!! Congratulations to you both!! Hey - sometimes online dating is a real winner, eh!! 😍
Fun video. Glad to hear you're as lazy as me at changing lancets lol
Lol!! YES! I certainly am!! You are not alone in that!! 😆🤗
Idk who said you're obsessive over blood sugar levels but duh lol a person who has t1d absolutely should be obsessed with monitoring and controlling their glucose levels, if you are it just means you are smarter and have more will power and determination
Hi I loved your videos but can you make some about your personal and professional life I know you as actress by Paganini movie therefore, it would be great to know you better
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How about audiobooks? That’s one way to read without worrying about being a slow reader
That's a GREAT suggestion!! I actually do listen to some books sometimes - but need to get back into that - thank you for the brilliant recommendation Marina!! You're so smart and think so very creatively!!
@@ShesDiabetic what genre is your favorite or where do u want to start?
Here are two authors:
Lisa Scottoline
Linda Castillo
@@marinakiell1069 oh these are great! Thank you! I love reading non-fiction and generally intriguing stories based on real life…not really into sci-fi? 😅 don’t know if that helps! 😂
I’m really really not a big reader! Need easy! 😆
@@ShesDiabetic crime fiction/thriller authors are what I offered
I’m referring to audiobooks, remember?
hello good morning from dallas texas i am the first
Yay!!! Well done and good morning!!!