I found this very comforting as a type 1 diabetic person because I realize that we all have this kind of days and I usually look after this videos to feel better and to stop putting a lot of pressure on my self. Thank you!
This video inspires me I’ve been living with t1d going on 4 years and just recently got the tslim x2 insulin pump and I’ve been using the Dexcom g6 since it came out the tslim x2 insulin pump along with the Dexcom g6 combo has been keeping my blood sugars in range
I had the exact same thing happen to me... I was in my quarantine groove, had the best control, then randomly had NO control for a week haha! That's typical diabetes :P . Love the video Andrea! Thanks for always being so real ❤️
OH no!! Really!!?? I really feel you on the frustration of that - especially for myself I was like "oh my gosh, I am KILLING these quarantine blood sugars" but then..oh wait...NOT AT ALL! Though I wish it wasn't the case for you - your words do make me feel less alone! Thank you so much Michelle!! Sending you a Raffi big love and strength for the week ahead ❤️❤️❤️
Loved your video, so informative and straight forward, you never said um once!! I have been T1D for 37 years, am now 74 yrs old. Your description of living on a needle mirrors my life so exactly. Raising 4 children with a demanding husband farmer (I've been farming since I was 8 years old) has been as you said an ups and down struggle. All the highs and mostly lows kept my life totally out of control no matter how hard I tried. After the end of farming my husband became a long haul trucker so I was trying to manage our home base mostly alone, not good for a diabetic. I'd come to on the floor after severe lows, rescues from my brother and my mother and even the fire department. My crazy life was finally rescued when my Dr pushed through the paperwork for me to start on a pump in 2010. As you said, such a new and terrifying experience to deal with, connected to a device forever. After 10 years and on my 2nd pump and almost due for my 3rd, my control and lack of lows has made life so much easier. I can feel a low coming long before I'm out of control. I also have thyroid and blood pressure issues under control so even in this pandemic, my last A1C was 6.5 and my Dr is extremely happy with me. There is still much life to live after good control!!
I am T1 diabetic and just recently started using a CGM. I discovered your channel yesterday, and I must say that I love your energy and your vibe. I've been bingewatching your vids. I also love that you normalize the challenges and struggles. It's good to know that others out there can relate; it makes things much less lonely and isolating. Your vlog is so inspiring!
Woooooow I love this video so much as a newly LADA diagnosed this helps so much I might even be getting my CGM rx today! A whole new world I’m living in now and your vid helps so much
I am so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis - oh I imagine right now things are pretty darn overwhelming - to say the very very least! I'm so glad you found my channel and I hope it makes you truly feel that you are not alone - because you aren't - even though I know it can certainly feel this way, and the struggles can feel so insurmountable. Keep putting one foot in front of the other - and we all are walking that path right beside you my friend. Sending you strength, and so much joy. 💙🙏🏻🥰
You make such a great point about it being important to still document the times when it's hard, too!! It's validating and so relatable. We won't judge you for having the struggles of being human :) / when diabetes is just being so wacky because... it really is just like that! I hope you're having a lovely week.♡
Just got diagnosed last week at age 27. I'm currently trying to figure out my new routine and in the beginning of the research stage. It's been scary this first week but this video helped so much! Thank you!!
Oh I'm so so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis 😣 There's never a 'good' time to be diagnosed, but I think considered the place our world is in at the moment a diagnosis at this time is particularly hard. I'm thinking about you and want to assure you that this will get easier as time goes on and you get to grips with everything. Please know this! And I'm so glad this video helped you!! This is wonderful to hear, and my absolute honor and pleasure! Sending you strength and patience as you get to grips with everything!! 💙
I just got told from my doctor that I'm pre-diabetic so I've been doing my research and I came across your videos and I must tell you that I love your videos they are so helpful and I love that you're always have a smile on your face I love the ones that you put out about what I eat it definitely helps and give me ideas
Oh I'm so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis! I'm thrilled you've found my channel and am so grateful for your kind words! I am so so happy to provide help in any way I can! 💙
Found the video so helpful and relatable, I don't know any other T1s so really struggle sometime to know what's normal or just even ordinary. Would really appreciate more videos like this one. Many many thanks for sharing 🥰
Oh thank YOU for watching! I totally know what you mean in terms of not knowing other T1D's and not really being able to see the struggle and ups and downs. I will absolutely be making more videos like this - promise!!!! ❤️
I just found your TH-cam site, so glad I did. I really appreciate you making this video and being honest about your blood sugar. I do feel alone sometimes as I struggle tremendously around my cycle with my blood sugar control. I find eating to be a chore and there is a lot of guilt that comes with eating. I’m sorry you struggle with cycle related hyperglycemia. I’m very happy to know I’m not alone. A million thank yous 😊
Oh my goodness I'm so glad we've found each other too Kim!! Thank you so so very much for your kind words! And oh please know you are so not alone when it comes to the cycle bg balance troubles! I am RIGHT THERE WITH YOU - as you well know!! A million thank you's to you for sharing your kindness and understanding with me - and thank you so much for watching! 💙💙💙
I have type 2 diabetes. I am on oral medication and daily insulin injection. I appreciate the overview of what you eat in a day. I like the carbs app. I will download it. I know you have mentioned it another videos, but some days I eat the same meal and my glucose readings do different things. You have helped me understand my own diabetes. Thank you
Oh thank you so much for sharing this with me!! And I'm so glad you've found me here and warmly welcome you here! I hear you on the same meal/different readings scenario! Diabetes...it has a mind of it's own, eh! 🥴😅🤪
You are such a sweetie! I have been watching you for a couple of weeks now and I always learn something important when I do. Today's watch from three years ago was a goldmine for me. I am 70, have type two diabetes, and I'm on an insulin pump. (Medtronic 780G) I've had it for a bit over a month and I'm still having a bit of trouble with the highs. I'm too old for your particular issue, but my gastroparesis will have the same effect on me. So, when my sugar is too high and I am not hungry, well, I just don't eat. I have often been told to eat several small meals throughout the day, but if I'm not hungry why pile on more? Anyway, this post made me feel better about my meal decisions. Glad I found you, Lynda
I just watched this video and I found it so encouraging: I am recently diagnosed (October 2019) and still coming to terms with everything. I am so heartened to see that the thought processes I go through each day regarding food are so similar to what you are doing... I also have had to run up and down my stairs numerous times to get the levels moving - I am still MDI and sometimes it just takes so long to get it turned around.
Oh Alison - thank you! I'm so so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis. It's never easy, but I'm sure given COVID and everything it's been particularly overwhelming for you. I'm so glad to hear you're finding the videos useful - truly that is my pleasure and a gift to me! So often we all just live in our own bubbles with this disease as a result of it being so rare, and I found that particularly overwhelming when I was first diagnosed. I promise you, it does get easier, and you're already implementing things that it's taken me years to discover - so truly it sounds like you're doing AWESOME! It's such a pleasure to meet you and I thank you so much for your kind words and comments! Sending you tons of diabuddy love!! 💙💙💙
I’m watching you from Saudi Arabia you really inspired me to helping another T1d around the world .Thank you a lot to makeing these videos you helped me to understand and accept my situation and just be kind with myself in hard days. You have such a good personality and a great spirit too . I wish you a life full of happiness and success in your field of work, as well as stable BG 💛💛
Thank you so much for your kind words Raneem!! I'm so so honoured and happy to know that this maybe inspired you a little bit to be more kind to yourself and have patience with yourself on hard days - this is wonderful! Thank you thank you thank you for sharing this with me! I too wish you a wonderful life full of health, happiness, and success!! And those stable BG's too!!
Thank you so much! And how nice of you to watch this channel for your daughter who is T1D - clearly you're an amazing Mama to show care in that way. Truly it's my pleasure! Sending you and your daughter so much love! ❤️
Hi Andrea My names Les, ive watched some of your vlogs and its so nice to see someone whos so jolly and lovely when they have a cronic condition as you have. All the things you have to do every day is incredible and you still remain so upbeat. I know part off that is having your very understanding and caring boyfriend. Ive had a double heart valve replacement, i also have copd. I have a lovely caring wife Janine who has fibromyalgia and two grown up daughters that look after me, it makes a massive difference to how you feel mentally. I take a few medications a day to keep things in check, but it seems nothing to what you have to do. Your such a inspiration to people who live with illnesses and i thank you for that anyway take care of and keep smiling. Les x ps thought you were great in homeland.
Oh Les thank you so so much for your kind words!!!! Wow - they mean so much to me. And I'm so happy for you that you have a caring and loving structure around you - one that I'm sure you're also actively a part of too!! Support and care does indeed make a massive difference and I owe so much of my positivity to those around me that so selflessly support me and fill me up when I'm struggling. Thank you for reminding me of this through your message. Sending you and your beautiful family so much strength, love, health and happiness!!! With joy, always!!! Andrea X (oh and also thank you for what you said about Homeland!!)
Hello Andrea, I am diabetic since 19625 days and there were a lot of “strange” days concerning of my diabetic friend. I love to watch to your videos - especially this one with your father - cause you are mostly show the bright sight of live!
Thank you so so much Thomas! That's one of my favorite videos too! It's my pleasure to make these videos and I'm so happy to hear that you like watching them!! Here's to many more, healthy, wonderful, bright days! 🌞
You have such a healthy diet. Now i understand why you are so vibrant and vigorous! Congrats on your mastery of T1d. That is easy to say, and yes, i do understand it is a day to day struggle which requires constant monitoring and sweets on hand as a safety net. Please maintain the enthusiasm and happiness as your value to we youtubers is immense.
Oh thank you so so so much!! I really appreciate and value your kind words! Not every day is this healthy - but I try. I certainly am no master - but just trying my best, day to day, moment to moment. Often times easier said than done with T1D. I so appreciate your encouragement and thank you for this. Sending you strength and wishes for a wonderful day!!!
Andrea thank you for sharing your “day of eating” with us! So glad to know that there are so many of us all over the world having to do everything we must do to prepare for our everyday meals! Peace & Love always 💕
Loved this video! I just started on a pump a few days ago and need to follow a lower carb diet (I'm a vegetarian) so its been a big stress inducing change. You're videos are helping so so much to increase my confidence! Thank you!!
I'm a T2 diabetic but I love watching your videos. Your videos and other T1 videos helped me to decide what insulin pump to go on. This will be my 2nd pump. I decided on a Tslim pump with a Dexcom G6. Your carb counting has helped me a lot. I downloaded that app that you used in the video. I think it'll help me a lot. Thank you for sharing your life experiences!
Your videos always seem to get right to the point. Getting ready for the Minimed 780g which I'm getting in about another month and since no-one ever told me i could carb count rather than use plain "feel" or intuition for dosing my insulin I'm feeling a lot of support from videos like this, especially when you film operating your pump. 14 years into diabetes I'm just learning what my actual carbs per unit is. It's about 8 g carbs per unit in the day and 3 g in the early mornings. Feels good to know!
I'm so glad to know this was helpful to you - I feel the exact same way - I didn't know about carb counting until way later into my diagnosis and it felt like another valuable tool that I was so surprised I hadn't been made aware of before. That in combination with my pump has really helped my achieve better numbers, and I just wanted to share this - so thank you for your kind words!! I really am so glad and wish you all the very very best with your Minimed 670g! That's so exciting!!
Absolutely love this video. I enjoy your videos so much because, I am able to follow along with how your B S are doing. I love how you show your diabetes in your everyday life. keep up the good work 👏.
Great video :) thank you for being there to support diabetics like me! Been Type 1 since I was 1 year old and still have good and bad days. It’s nice to see someone show the good and bad :) x
For me being Type 1 myself I appreciate your videos very much and always inspires me to try the chia Pudding when I started and I love this what you do through your day with type 1 Thank you for puting these videos out
Oh thank you so so much!! It means so much to me that you enjoy these videos and the chia seed pudding!! I actually just filmed a video of how to make the chia seed pudding so keep an eye out for that (probably up next week) - but honestly it couldn't be easier so you probably don't even need the video - hehe! All the very very best!! Xox
Thank you for Responding to my comment your Videos again are so helpful, this isn't easy at times but your videos and tips are refreshing and Very Helpful . My Numbers have been on my target which is very good of course, I recently got a roller dresser for all my supplies, I also wish you all the best
Hi Andrea! Thank you for sharing another interesting video. As always it’s soo interesting how everyone is different! Caffeine dos not spike my blood sugars at all😄 You eat so healthy. Wish I was this disciplined too!
Oh! So interesting!!! Well, we're all different I suppose! I don't always eat so healthy - it comes and goes, but thank you!! :) All about balance!! Wishing you a wonderful day! :)
Thanks so much for your honesty about your blood sugars, I think we all feel the pressure to be perfectly in range all the time. It's reassuring to be reminded that we're all in the same boat! I love carbs and cals, I got introduced when I was given a copy of the book upon completing the Daphne course in the UK. Stay safe during these trying times!
I hope you're feeling better darling! You handle this beast with such grace, and although it's not fun at ALL it's really helpful to see that other people go through the same ebbs and flows. Loved this video - and it's of no relevance but I cannot believe you only needed 2 units for 50g carbs! I am an insulin truck by comparison! Such a helpful video, thank you for being an inspiration! xx
Sweet lady!! Thank you!!! Each day is different, but on the whole I'd say I'm feeling a bit better so that's a win!! And I hope you're doing well too! Oh how I love to see your insta stories - beautiful photography and down to earth sentiments - really they are bringing me a little slice of wonderfulness!! And oh yes - my 2 units - ha! I'm WAY more insulin sensitive in the evenings. Come 6pm my ratios are wayyyy higher! Interesting eh! Big big love to you and right back at you - because YOU inspire ME!!! XXX
I am about to watch this video- I’ve watched only 1 so far! But subscribed because 1.- you’re Type 1 2. You’re so easy, pleasant to listen to, and now- #3! You are Vegan. I’ve been vegan, vegetarian, for close to 38 yrs and diabetic for 45. I am learning about my new t-slim this week- and love to be able to see and listen to your voice sharing your experiences! SO similar to my own... loved the video with your Dad, too. Thank you and I’ll be watching your videos. ❤️👍🏽
Hi Andrea, thanks for this video, I found this kind of content about food and diet for T1 are very rare. I would appreciate more videos like these, trying to help my 14yo daughter to manage her diabetes and we all know diet is the most important component. Thanks again!
PMS week wrecks my numbers! I make soup throughout the month so I can cook less and relax more that week. Your videos make me feel normal and not a failure. ❤️
Oh my goodness - soup throughout the month - that sounds like a STUPENDOUS IDEA!! I LOVE IT!!! I try to make big batches of things and pick from them, but oh - it is hard, isn't it! But more preparation makes it all feel a little more bearable - so that's a win! Thank you for what you said about the videos making you feel normal and not like a failure. That pretty much my entire goal of this channel and is the best compliment you could possibly give me. Just thank you. From the bottom of my heart - I'm so so grateful for your comment and for watching! You are not alone and you are loved! Remember this!!! 🥰🙏🏻💙
Honestly i loved this! as a diabetic it is easy to eat the same things over and over again, just because you know how your sugar will react but this video just gave me some new inspiration :) furthermore it was so relatable
OH I HEAR YOU!! I am a person of routine through and through and I find it so hard to break out at times! I'm so glad this gave you a little inspiration! YAY!!! Best best best to you my fellow diabuddy!! 💙
I am an adult onset type 1. This was tremendously helpful. Still trying to figure out my ratio, carb to insulin. Just had dinner and going for a walk. Thank you for your content. Very helpful.
What a fantastic video and I just subscribed to your Channel! I am definitely not as good in control as you are but I have gone to more of a low-carb diet and that helped me lose 30 lb over the past year and a half. I think this is a great video to show to our non-diabetic friends exactly how difficult and how on top of things we have to be all the time when it comes to our illness. I look forward to more videos!
Great idea to film this with regard to the PMS angle. Used to suffer with it terribly back in the day. Wish I had had some of your sensible advice then. Great channel, congratulations!
Hi Andrea, Sorry you had such a tough week. Glad this week is much better. It's strange no matter how long we have had this type 1 , and have been through many things with it, and therefore gained a lot of experience, still it can give us a hard time. The other day same breakfast, Same every thing and one day perfect levels, and the next high most of the day, until I got it down going for a good walk. Very frustrating. So thankyou for sharing, I am sure it happens to all of us, and to realise we have done nothing wrong, its Just that it's so unpredictable. Take care
Thank you so much for your kind words Rex!! And oh gosh I really hear you on the unpredictable frustration front - I really do!! I think you put it perfectly too - the most important thing is to realise that we did nothing wrong and it's not completely in our control. Easier said than done, but important nevertheless. Sending you strength and wishes for a wonderful week ahead - with a little more predictability ;)
Thank you so much!! And honestly I think you're gonna love the app - and their website too! They have so many awesome free resources on there!! Enjoy!!!
Great Video! You sure know how to keep us T1D engaged.. I felt like yelling at my screen to give you some advice.. Obviously, not possible and I'm really late in watching this video.. I too am trying to add some cardio into my life, especially when my sugars are out of control.. However, if you have access to weights or not, doing lounges really make a difference.. Also, I don't know how you eat so darn clean, I haven't scouted for it, but I'd be interested in more snacks you may divulge in.. My nighttime snacking is just out of control (hence how I stumbled on one of your videos!)
Thank you so much!! 💙 I wish I could hear what you'd be yelling at me 😂! I hear you on the nighttime snacks situation...I've been doing a LOT of chocolate post-holidays and am trying to switch to Keto chocolate so the effects are less strong on my blood sugar readings but oh! I HEAR YOU! I often find when I'm eating late at night it's because I'm tired and actually should move my bedtime up and hour or so. That's just me, and I know it's not realistic for everyone, but that's my little tip!
I totally respect this video. My dad has been type 1 diabetic and he eats, I mean he really eats and he adjust his insulin. I never seen him ever go through this level of detail. But I do believe in his later years he has developed so many health issues I do believe because he makes the insulin work for his food desires. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. God bless you
It's thanks to the show Homeland that I found your channel. I'm not diabetic myself but my gran was and a friend is. Thank you for the amazing content you have put up x ♥️
Hey I’ve been diagnosed with diabetes about six months ago and I love your content!! Seeing other diabetics and how they handle their diabetes is a great form of support! Would love if you can share some tips on how not to get frustrated when your sugar is out of control even though you did the same thing as the day before....
Nice how u manage it digitally, i have a nice advice for u Andrea, plz try a cup of olive leafs tea in the morning before breakfast on an empty stomach, boil them for 5 min or so and hope this morning spike ll be managed (make sure they r green fresh from the tree) 🙋🏼♂️ btw this tea decreases ur blood sugar so stay aware to ur insulin amount.
I’m not diabetic but I like to cook food for my diabetic boyfriend and I. I just need some help in what I can prepare for him without spiking his sugars. Lately they’ve been going crazy no matter what we do or eat and it makes him very frustrated cause I see how much he is trying. When you said to accept the highs and lows, that it happens to everyone,it made me feel a bit better and gave me ideas on how to talk to him when he is feeling particularly emotional about not being able to control his sugars. This is my first video of yours but I have your dating and diabetes video next on the list. Thanks a bunch for your thorough video!
Oh my goodness Emily - you sound like such a special and wonderful girlfriend to your boyfriend! How supportive to even take and interest in and watch this channel. Certainly he is very lucky to have your support and love! And I'm so glad you took comfort from that saying - it's easier said than done, but sometimes the acceptance creates a healthier mind, and as a result - a healthier blood sugar too! Crazy how that works! Wishing you and your boyfriend all the very very best and I hope you enjoy the dating video! I have another one about to come out with David (my non-diabetic boyfriend) too! ❤️
Just started watching your videos bc I’m getting my minimed 780G system . I’ve been a diabetic for 38 years . I have been using an Inpen for the last 2 weeks it’s helped tremendously in the app it tells me how much insulin is still active . I currently take 1 unit of regular insulin for 30 carbs . Does the pump tell you how how much insulin is still active ? Love when my sugar is 97 . Thank you so much for your inspiration. I’m always chasing lows though the inpen is wonderful and has helped tremendously. I’m excited about getting the pump .. I think my first site will be the back of my arm . Thank you soooosoooosoooooooo much ❤❤❤
Thanks so much Beth!!! I hope you approved of my food choices!! Can't wait to work with you and nail some more nutritional details down in my diet FO SHO!!!! Big love beauty and hope you're well!!!
Oh thank you so so much Christine!!! You always give me the nicest comments!! I hope you and your family are doing okay in and amongst these trying times!!
I am diabetic and , I am Arabic, I love you very much and I did not find anyone with diabetes like your activity and energy I love it very much, Tnx for the video it was helpful
Oh thank you so much for your kind words and for watching!! I find it so exciting and wonderful to have viewers all over the world - absolutely blows my mind, and such an honour!!! :)
Thanks for the honesty, super helpful and interesting how different people's bodies respond. I'm only recently diagnosed as T1 (misdiagnosed T2 for 10 years) & middle aged which probably makes a big difference in how the body processes things. Thanks so much, all info really valuable. 👍😁
Oh you're so welcome! I'm so sorry to hear of your misdiagnosis - that must have been quite difficult and overwhelming to deal with! I'm so glad you found the video useful and helpful!! I'm sending you all the very best!!!!!
I feel like I'm learning a lot about Type 1 diabetes since finding your channel. I personally have Type 2 diabetes, and in my doctor's visit last week, I was told to get more exercise in and take 2 pills twice a day with breakfast and dinner. Perhaps you could make an updated exercise routine video in the future? :)
Thank you for this video. I actually just learned that I’m type 1 not type 2 like I’ve been told for years. I really liked your video so I’m subscribing. Diabetes is so hard.
Andrea, thank you. You give me good vibes so I can fight on. Orlando Fl will be better after 11/3/20, Keep your self happy and your beauty full steam ahead. ❤️🌹❤️
Just discovered this channel yesterday. I watch a lot of youtube diabetes channels. I'm sick of them saying we will show you easy diabetic meals to make and they turn out to be complex, expensive and really hard to track down the ingredients and usually what they make looks god awful. Your video about the chia seed pudding actually made me go out and buy the chia seeds and unsweetened almond milk and give it a try. It was cheap and easy to make It's in the fridge at the mom ent so I have no idea what it will taste like but it was quick, easy and no fuss. I'm hoping I get some more tips in this video because I'm sick of eating salmon, vegetables and avocados and nuts all day every day. I need variety
I'm so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis. Please take good care of yourself and welcome to the family here! Please know that you are not alone and we are here for you!
My first language isn't english so, sorry for My grammar I have one year with diabetes and ir was looking for someone that have the same condition as me. Foind You has been so good for me not just for the condiction is for the age and vibe. I love your videos! 💞
Hi Andrea. I just found your videos. I have been enjoying them. I am type 2 and there are not many type 2 youtubers that I found. I just have been prescribed insulin a couple of days ago and also the lifestyle Libre. If you know of any type 2 youtubers let me know. Have a great weekend.
Thank you so much for joining us here Laura!! I’m so so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis - you must be going through a lot! Please know you are not alone, and even though I’m type 1, perhaps there will be things on this channel (and people - we have a lot of Type 2’s here that are active in the comments) that can help you on this journey 💙 In terms of Type 2 TH-camrs I’m so sorry, I don’t know any off the top of my head, but if I do come across any I will be sure to bring them to your attention!!! Stay strong my friend and know you are not alone! We’re all here to support you!!💙
Such a great video.. Thank you so much!! I just bought the carb counting app you suggested. I am currently trying to dial in my pump. Sometimes its just encouraging to watch others :)
Yay!!! Oh I'm so glad you liked the video - and I think you'll love the app too - it's just been such a lifesaver for me! :) And I totally know what you mean - sometimes it's just a real comfort and boost to see others with the same condition as you - I feel the exact same! Thank you for sharing!! :)
Hello, thank you for sharing this video. My 12 years old son just been diagnosed with Diabete 1. I did not know anything about Diabetes into about 6 days ago. So now counting carbs, checking glucose.... it started all felt very scary to start, just few days and I am alredy feeling more in control. By your video I think that little machine you have is a pump. And what you read in your phone may be what I seen on line called libra. 🤔 sorry if I am all wrong. I would really love to see a video that explains all the gadgets (if I am allowed to call then gadgets). What do you use and why you chosen then. How it works. What are the pros and cons about it. A video would help new people diagnosed and families to understand better. You are amazing I really enjoyed your video ❤
I am so sorry to hear about your Son's recent diagnosis! You are certainly going through a lot right now! I love your video idea and will work on making it - but in the meantime, I have review videos on all my devices which I'll link below for your immediate help! Dexcom G6 (The thing on my arm also knows as a continuous glucose monitor/CGM) th-cam.com/video/q0cnaHhRnE4/w-d-xo.html The pump I'm using in this video th-cam.com/video/ibN2uRnUEWQ/w-d-xo.html The pump I'm currently on (I switched to a new one) th-cam.com/video/C0eYIMiPCIo/w-d-xo.html Wishing you so much strength as you get to grips with everything! Please take everything one step at a time and know that you are not alone! 💙
When you were at 100 with an arrow straight down, what made you confident that your blood sugar wasn’t going to start dropping faster? You just seemed so calm at that point! My boyfriend is diabetic, and if he was at 100 and dropping, we would be moving real fast to get him some carbs. Is it your experience that your pump administers insulin slowly enough that you don’t plummet so fast, or is there another reason you feel confident at 100 and dropping? My boyfriend still does shots, and sometimes I wonder whether that makes his blood sugar drop really quickly versus a pump.
Hi, some things that might help with menstrual rises might be to limit carbs the week prior maybe instead of 50g a meal try 25 or 30 g of carbs. Maybe increasing the basal rate around the time you see constant spikes? 200s does not look too bad you seem well controlled and not insulin resistant, for people with poor control they might prescribe Glucophage XR (metformin) as it is an oral hypoglycemic agent that fights insulin resistance. I also read an article that sometimes the only true solution is birth control pills, which might pose other problems. Thanks for the positivity, I enjoy watching your videos!
I didn’t know rice cakes were in any other flavors besides the fancy flavors cheddar, chocolate, or Carmel corn. I just saw that Quaker has an Everything rice cake. I never heard of a Turmeric flavor rice cake as shown in this video. I tried to Google it; maybe it’s just found across the pond where you are.
Oh I love all those quaker brand rice cake flavors you’ve listed, you’re making me hungry Marina!! Perhaps it is a UK thing, especially the health food stores here stock also it’s a different flavor rice cakes, which is very helpful when you’re celiac! I hope your boyfriend is doing okay? Been thinking about you guys!! 💙
Thank you so much for doing this video. This is great info and inspiration. Yep, I have had those crappy days that add up to crappy weeks as well. I am so fed up with the quarenteen thing, our USA Government is so crazy on this. Fortunately, it doesn't impact my daily life too much. Anyway, my daily diet is good but needs a overhaul and new ideas. More of these. Very entertaining and informative.
Thank you so so much for your kind words! I'm right there with you in being fed up! I struggle so so much with the quarantine and just lack of being able to get out of the house myself! Truly - it's so hard! Please know you are not alone and I'm just delighted this video helped you in some small way! That warms my heart!! Wishing you all the very best my friend! Hang in there - and I'll do the same! 🙏🏻
hey Andrea! you eat so healthy and clean!! idk if you do this i'm guessing you do but a small tip for us girls who have to deal with t1D and periods - after a few months of adjusting and trying i have finally created a new basal rate just for my periods bcoz i spike quite a bit too almost 1.5-2 weeks prior to my periods. So the day i realise my sugars are spiking i change to basal rate 2(period version haha!) . Seems to work wonders - i mean there are still a few ups and downs but relatively much much lesser. Makes me feel more confident and in control of my BG. Oh and right after my period ends i shift back to the basal rate 1(regular one) as my sugars start dropping quite low. ANYHOW love you and love this video!!
OMG THIS IS CRAZY!! I literally JUST LAST WEEK created a new basal rate pattern!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Obviously mine still needs a little tweaking but I LOVE THIS HACK!! Thank you so much for sharing! I'm thinking about making a period survival guide for Type 1 Diabetics on here - and this new basal rate really has spurred me on to make it, although I really feel like I need to get better at applying said ideas before I go and make the video - haha!! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing - SUCH A FABULOUS TIP!!!!!!!! BIG LOVE!!!!!
She's Diabetic Andrea, please do a period survival guide!! I have so much trouble with insulin resistance 1-2 weeks before, even exercise won’t bring my levels down, it doesn’t help that I get intense carb and sugar cravings too, I also never feel full, no matter how much I eat! As soon as my period starts, my levels drop and I lose all interest in food! It’s nuts! 🙄
Thank you for this post. Once a month, usually around full moon, I have 2 or 3 really unmanageable days. I have just come to expect it, deal as best I can knowing that all will be well again in a few days. Blessings to you. Thanks for all your wonderful videos & your honesty as you live T1D
My kid is 1y n 10 months and he has been Type 1 diabetic since he was 10 months old. I feel its something I still can't overcome and once in a while I cry and depress so much in the night. Its very hard, he goes very high and low, high and low, so difficult for him to be stable... Almost a years has gone and still find it difficult internally to accept, but videos like these you do, doesnt only help with info, but help me so much to feel a little better ❤ Thank you, and please make more videos like this, so cool to have meal ideas!
Oh my goodness - I am so so sorry to hear about your little boy's diagnosis. I honestly can't even imagine how hard this must be. Please please please know that you are not alone and this will get easier. You are an absolute SUPERWOMAN for being a Mom in the first place - and then having a baby with t1d takes you even higher into hero status. Take it one step at a time. You're doing your best and THAT IS MORE THAN INCREDIBLE. It's completely normal to find it difficult to accept and completely okay!!! All of your feelings are totally acceptable. Just know you are an incredible person and Mother and both you and your son are up to this challenge. And what's more - things will get better. They will become easier. You will learn how to cope more effectively and efficiency and the future is bright. You are not alone and I am sending you and your son so much love and light. And thank you so much for your kind words. Truly they mean the world to me. With so much love and strength! Andrea 💕
Yes! Totally try it out and see what it does for you! Some people report it isn't an issue at all, and others find it creates a huge spike - I'd be so interested to see what you experience! :)
Since you like those bursts of sweetness...have you tried Lakanto monkfruit sugar substitute? I get it on Amazon. It would be great for your chia seed pudding. I don’t like it so much in hot drinks like coffee, but in most things, it tastes just like sugar.
Hi, I am diabetic 1 and celiac. Having a very hard time with my blood sugar. Insulin doesnt seem to work,even tried different insulins. The celiac disease isnt helping. I work as a cashier and always moving,which doesnt help much. I end up dropping at work, sometimes several times. This is a total nightmare.
am 14 and i have never been interested in a channel before I absolutely love you and you helped me alot can i ask which app exactly do u usee💓💓💓💓 i love youu
I know this was posted q year ago but I was diagnosed with type 1 at beginning of September and yours plus other vedios have helped me on days it's getting a bit too much
How come your in the UK and you use mg/dl? I think mg/dl seems easier but ive only ever known mmol. I didnt think you had to minus the fibre from carbs on UK packaging, i thought that was only a US thing.
Great question! It is a little confusing how I do things...! Basically I'm American but I live in the UK, so I'm used to mg/dl but because the UK uses mmol/L I sometimes have to revert to that. And when it comes to fiber, I've never been taught differently from country to country, so I remove fiber weather I'm in the US or UK, but that's just me! I hope this helps answer your question - I know my situation is a little unique and can be, at times, very confusing!
I found this very comforting as a type 1 diabetic person because I realize that we all have this kind of days and I usually look after this videos to feel better and to stop putting a lot of pressure on my self. Thank you!
It’s so nice to see that there are other people who go through the same thought process as me everyday!
YAY! I couldn't agree more!! Just makes one feel way less alone - and I think we all need a bit more of that in our lives! 😍💙
I am not even diabetic, I just love your vibe, energy and the style of you videos! :)
Same here. Andrea is awesome!
You guys are THE BEST!!! THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!!!!
This video inspires me I’ve been living with t1d going on 4 years and just recently got the tslim x2 insulin pump and I’ve been using the Dexcom g6 since it came out the tslim x2 insulin pump along with the Dexcom g6 combo has been keeping my blood sugars in range
@ARTSYB*TCH You know 1 guy from canada has been able to cure this condition,so maybe you will too. KEEP HUSTLING.
@@gauravarora8405, who ever that person was was talking about Type 2. There is no cure for T1D as of yet
I had the exact same thing happen to me... I was in my quarantine groove, had the best control, then randomly had NO control for a week haha! That's typical diabetes :P . Love the video Andrea! Thanks for always being so real ❤️
OH no!! Really!!?? I really feel you on the frustration of that - especially for myself I was like "oh my gosh, I am KILLING these quarantine blood sugars" but then..oh wait...NOT AT ALL! Though I wish it wasn't the case for you - your words do make me feel less alone! Thank you so much Michelle!! Sending you a Raffi big love and strength for the week ahead ❤️❤️❤️
@@ShesDiabetic Thank you!! I hope you have a great week ahead with nice and stable blood sugars 🤗💞
Loved your video, so informative and straight forward, you never said um once!! I have been T1D for 37 years, am now 74 yrs old. Your description of living on a needle mirrors my life so exactly. Raising 4 children with a demanding husband farmer (I've been farming since I was 8 years old) has been as you said an ups and down struggle. All the highs and mostly lows kept my life totally out of control no matter how hard I tried. After the end of farming my husband became a long haul trucker so I was trying to manage our home base mostly alone, not good for a diabetic. I'd come to on the floor after severe lows, rescues from my brother and my mother and even the fire department. My crazy life was finally rescued when my Dr pushed through the paperwork for me to start on a pump in 2010. As you said, such a new and terrifying experience to deal with, connected to a device forever. After 10 years and on my 2nd pump and almost due for my 3rd, my control and lack of lows has made life so much easier. I can feel a low coming long before I'm out of control. I also have thyroid and blood pressure issues under control so even in this pandemic, my last A1C was 6.5 and my Dr is extremely happy with me. There is still much life to live after good control!!
I am T1 diabetic and just recently started using a CGM. I discovered your channel yesterday, and I must say that I love your energy and your vibe. I've been bingewatching your vids. I also love that you normalize the challenges and struggles. It's good to know that others out there can relate; it makes things much less lonely and isolating. Your vlog is so inspiring!
Woooooow I love this video so much as a newly LADA diagnosed this helps so much I might even be getting my CGM rx today! A whole new world I’m living in now and your vid helps so much
Yay!! I'm so excited for you - and so glad the videos have helped you!! Thank you so much for sharing this with me!
I am 23 and just found out I am type 1 diabetic, so this video really helped me because I been struggling so much. Thank you.
I am so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis - oh I imagine right now things are pretty darn overwhelming - to say the very very least! I'm so glad you found my channel and I hope it makes you truly feel that you are not alone - because you aren't - even though I know it can certainly feel this way, and the struggles can feel so insurmountable. Keep putting one foot in front of the other - and we all are walking that path right beside you my friend. Sending you strength, and so much joy. 💙🙏🏻🥰
You make such a great point about it being important to still document the times when it's hard, too!! It's validating and so relatable. We won't judge you for having the struggles of being human :) / when diabetes is just being so wacky because... it really is just like that! I hope you're having a lovely week.♡
Just got diagnosed last week at age 27. I'm currently trying to figure out my new routine and in the beginning of the research stage. It's been scary this first week but this video helped so much! Thank you!!
Oh I'm so so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis 😣 There's never a 'good' time to be diagnosed, but I think considered the place our world is in at the moment a diagnosis at this time is particularly hard. I'm thinking about you and want to assure you that this will get easier as time goes on and you get to grips with everything. Please know this! And I'm so glad this video helped you!! This is wonderful to hear, and my absolute honor and pleasure! Sending you strength and patience as you get to grips with everything!! 💙
I just found your channel and I already love the vids, I've been a diabetic for 11 years now
Oh I'm so glad you're loving them - thank you for watching!! :)
I just got told from my doctor that I'm pre-diabetic so I've been doing my research and I came across your videos and I must tell you that I love your videos they are so helpful and I love that you're always have a smile on your face I love the ones that you put out about what I eat it definitely helps and give me ideas
Oh I'm so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis! I'm thrilled you've found my channel and am so grateful for your kind words! I am so so happy to provide help in any way I can! 💙
I’m getting that app flower 🌺 I have type two diabetes. But been out of control for years ! Now is the year to get it ALL together xxxx
GOOD FOR YOU!!! DO IT!!! You've got this girl - and I'm right there with you - cheering you on!!
Found the video so helpful and relatable, I don't know any other T1s so really struggle sometime to know what's normal or just even ordinary. Would really appreciate more videos like this one. Many many thanks for sharing 🥰
Oh thank YOU for watching! I totally know what you mean in terms of not knowing other T1D's and not really being able to see the struggle and ups and downs. I will absolutely be making more videos like this - promise!!!! ❤️
I just found your TH-cam site, so glad I did. I really appreciate you making this video and being honest about your blood sugar. I do feel alone sometimes as I struggle tremendously around my cycle with my blood sugar control. I find eating to be a chore and there is a lot of guilt that comes with eating. I’m sorry you struggle with cycle related hyperglycemia. I’m very happy to know I’m not alone. A million thank yous 😊
Oh my goodness I'm so glad we've found each other too Kim!! Thank you so so very much for your kind words! And oh please know you are so not alone when it comes to the cycle bg balance troubles! I am RIGHT THERE WITH YOU - as you well know!! A million thank you's to you for sharing your kindness and understanding with me - and thank you so much for watching! 💙💙💙
I have type 2 diabetes. I am on oral medication and daily insulin injection. I appreciate the overview of what you eat in a day. I like the carbs app. I will download it. I know you have mentioned it another videos, but some days I eat the same meal and my glucose readings do different things. You have helped me understand my own diabetes. Thank you
Oh thank you so much for sharing this with me!! And I'm so glad you've found me here and warmly welcome you here! I hear you on the same meal/different readings scenario! Diabetes...it has a mind of it's own, eh! 🥴😅🤪
Thank you for making these videos, I was just recently diagnosed and your videos bring me so much comfort.
You are such a sweetie! I have been watching you for a couple of weeks now and I always learn something important when I do. Today's watch from three years ago was a goldmine for me. I am 70, have type two diabetes, and I'm on an insulin pump. (Medtronic 780G) I've had it for a bit over a month and I'm still having a bit of trouble with the highs. I'm too old for your particular issue, but my gastroparesis will have the same effect on me. So, when my sugar is too high and I am not hungry, well, I just don't eat. I have often been told to eat several small meals throughout the day, but if I'm not hungry why pile on more? Anyway, this post made me feel better about my meal decisions. Glad I found you, Lynda
I just watched this video and I found it so encouraging: I am recently diagnosed (October 2019) and still coming to terms with everything. I am so heartened to see that the thought processes I go through each day regarding food are so similar to what you are doing... I also have had to run up and down my stairs numerous times to get the levels moving - I am still MDI and sometimes it just takes so long to get it turned around.
Oh Alison - thank you! I'm so so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis. It's never easy, but I'm sure given COVID and everything it's been particularly overwhelming for you. I'm so glad to hear you're finding the videos useful - truly that is my pleasure and a gift to me! So often we all just live in our own bubbles with this disease as a result of it being so rare, and I found that particularly overwhelming when I was first diagnosed. I promise you, it does get easier, and you're already implementing things that it's taken me years to discover - so truly it sounds like you're doing AWESOME! It's such a pleasure to meet you and I thank you so much for your kind words and comments! Sending you tons of diabuddy love!! 💙💙💙
I’m watching you from Saudi Arabia you really inspired me to helping another T1d around the world .Thank you a lot to makeing these videos you helped me to understand and accept my situation and just be kind with myself in hard days. You have such a good personality and a great spirit too . I wish you a life full of happiness and success in your field of work, as well as stable BG 💛💛
Thank you so much for your kind words Raneem!! I'm so so honoured and happy to know that this maybe inspired you a little bit to be more kind to yourself and have patience with yourself on hard days - this is wonderful! Thank you thank you thank you for sharing this with me! I too wish you a wonderful life full of health, happiness, and success!! And those stable BG's too!!
My daughter is T1D, really like your videos and your way in doing things...thanks for sharing your experiences.
Thank you so much! And how nice of you to watch this channel for your daughter who is T1D - clearly you're an amazing Mama to show care in that way. Truly it's my pleasure! Sending you and your daughter so much love! ❤️
Hi Andrea
My names Les, ive watched some of your vlogs and its so nice to see someone whos so jolly and lovely when they have a cronic condition as you have. All the things you have to do every day is incredible and you still remain so upbeat. I know part off that is having your very understanding and caring boyfriend. Ive had a double heart valve replacement, i also have copd.
I have a lovely caring wife Janine who has fibromyalgia and two grown up daughters that look after me, it makes a massive difference to how you feel mentally. I take a few medications a day to keep things in check, but it seems nothing to what you have to do. Your such a inspiration to people who live with illnesses and i thank you for that anyway take care of and keep smiling.
Les x ps thought you were great in homeland.
Oh Les thank you so so much for your kind words!!!! Wow - they mean so much to me. And I'm so happy for you that you have a caring and loving structure around you - one that I'm sure you're also actively a part of too!! Support and care does indeed make a massive difference and I owe so much of my positivity to those around me that so selflessly support me and fill me up when I'm struggling. Thank you for reminding me of this through your message. Sending you and your beautiful family so much strength, love, health and happiness!!! With joy, always!!! Andrea X (oh and also thank you for what you said about Homeland!!)
I'm so glad that you capture this because yes we all go through this! UGH! Some days it's such a bummer. Thanks for sharing. . .all the best. . . .
Hello Andrea, I am diabetic since 19625 days and there were a lot of “strange” days concerning of my diabetic friend. I love to watch to your videos - especially this one with your father - cause you are mostly show the bright sight of live!
Thank you so so much Thomas! That's one of my favorite videos too! It's my pleasure to make these videos and I'm so happy to hear that you like watching them!! Here's to many more, healthy, wonderful, bright days! 🌞
You have such a healthy diet. Now i understand why you are so vibrant and vigorous! Congrats on your mastery of T1d. That is easy to say, and yes, i do understand it is a day to day struggle which requires constant monitoring and sweets on hand as a safety net. Please maintain the enthusiasm and happiness as your value to we youtubers is immense.
Oh thank you so so so much!! I really appreciate and value your kind words! Not every day is this healthy - but I try. I certainly am no master - but just trying my best, day to day, moment to moment. Often times easier said than done with T1D. I so appreciate your encouragement and thank you for this. Sending you strength and wishes for a wonderful day!!!
Andrea thank you for sharing your “day of eating” with us! So glad to know that there are so many of us all over the world having to do everything we must do to prepare for our everyday meals! Peace & Love always 💕
Thank you for watching Connie! Peace and Love and Yummy meals to you always!!! 💙
Loved this video! I just started on a pump a few days ago and need to follow a lower carb diet (I'm a vegetarian) so its been a big stress inducing change. You're videos are helping so so much to increase my confidence! Thank you!!
Thank you for your refreshing honesty. Looks like you are doing a very decent job of control. The vlogs are inspiring. Continue to keep it real!!
Thank you so much Michael! :) I really appreciate it!!
I'm a T2 diabetic but I love watching your videos. Your videos and other T1 videos helped me to decide what insulin pump to go on. This will be my 2nd pump. I decided on a Tslim pump with a Dexcom G6. Your carb counting has helped me a lot. I downloaded that app that you used in the video. I think it'll help me a lot. Thank you for sharing your life experiences!
Your videos always seem to get right to the point. Getting ready for the Minimed 780g which I'm getting in about another month and since no-one ever told me i could carb count rather than use plain "feel" or intuition for dosing my insulin I'm feeling a lot of support from videos like this, especially when you film operating your pump. 14 years into diabetes I'm just learning what my actual carbs per unit is. It's about 8 g carbs per unit in the day and 3 g in the early mornings. Feels good to know!
I'm so glad to know this was helpful to you - I feel the exact same way - I didn't know about carb counting until way later into my diagnosis and it felt like another valuable tool that I was so surprised I hadn't been made aware of before. That in combination with my pump has really helped my achieve better numbers, and I just wanted to share this - so thank you for your kind words!! I really am so glad and wish you all the very very best with your Minimed 670g! That's so exciting!!
Absolutely love this video. I enjoy your videos so much because, I am able to follow along with how your B S are doing. I love how you show your diabetes in your everyday life. keep up the good work 👏.
Thank you so so much Joanne!!! 💓💓
Great video :) thank you for being there to support diabetics like me! Been Type 1 since I was 1 year old and still have good and bad days. It’s nice to see someone show the good and bad :) x
For me being Type 1 myself I appreciate your videos very much and always inspires me to try the chia Pudding when I started and I love this what you do through your day with type 1 Thank you for puting these videos out
Oh thank you so so much!! It means so much to me that you enjoy these videos and the chia seed pudding!! I actually just filmed a video of how to make the chia seed pudding so keep an eye out for that (probably up next week) - but honestly it couldn't be easier so you probably don't even need the video - hehe! All the very very best!! Xox
Thank you for Responding to my comment your Videos again are so helpful, this isn't easy at times but your videos and tips are refreshing and Very Helpful . My Numbers have been on my target which is very good of course, I recently got a roller dresser for all my supplies, I also wish you all the best
Hi Andrea! Thank you for sharing another interesting video. As always it’s soo interesting how everyone is different! Caffeine dos not spike my blood sugars at all😄 You eat so healthy. Wish I was this disciplined too!
Oh! So interesting!!! Well, we're all different I suppose! I don't always eat so healthy - it comes and goes, but thank you!! :) All about balance!! Wishing you a wonderful day! :)
Omygoodness I’m so thrilled to have found this Channel. Thank you for sharing this! 🥰
Thanks so much for your honesty about your blood sugars, I think we all feel the pressure to be perfectly in range all the time. It's reassuring to be reminded that we're all in the same boat!
I love carbs and cals, I got introduced when I was given a copy of the book upon completing the Daphne course in the UK.
Stay safe during these trying times!
Definitely we need more. Tnx for the video it was helpful.......
You are MOST WELCOME!! I will definitely make more! Thank you for the encouragement!
LOVE!!!!! this video and Love your energy!!!! I have been Diabetic for 52 years!
Diabetic for 52 years - that is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!! Thank you so so much for your kind words my fellow diabuddy!! 💙💙
I hope you're feeling better darling! You handle this beast with such grace, and although it's not fun at ALL it's really helpful to see that other people go through the same ebbs and flows. Loved this video - and it's of no relevance but I cannot believe you only needed 2 units for 50g carbs! I am an insulin truck by comparison! Such a helpful video, thank you for being an inspiration! xx
Sweet lady!! Thank you!!! Each day is different, but on the whole I'd say I'm feeling a bit better so that's a win!! And I hope you're doing well too! Oh how I love to see your insta stories - beautiful photography and down to earth sentiments - really they are bringing me a little slice of wonderfulness!! And oh yes - my 2 units - ha! I'm WAY more insulin sensitive in the evenings. Come 6pm my ratios are wayyyy higher! Interesting eh! Big big love to you and right back at you - because YOU inspire ME!!! XXX
Andrea, I love the new video. I find you so inspiring when it comes to managing my type 1. Always appreciate your transparency in your content.
Thank you so so much Melody!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I am about to watch this video- I’ve watched only 1 so far! But subscribed because 1.- you’re Type 1 2. You’re so easy, pleasant to listen to, and now- #3! You are Vegan. I’ve been vegan, vegetarian, for close to 38 yrs and diabetic for 45. I am learning about my new t-slim this week- and love to be able to see and listen to your voice sharing your experiences! SO similar to my own... loved the video with your Dad, too. Thank you and I’ll be watching your videos. ❤️👍🏽
Hi Andrea, thanks for this video, I found this kind of content about food and diet for T1 are very rare. I would appreciate more videos like these, trying to help my 14yo daughter to manage her diabetes and we all know diet is the most important component. Thanks again!
PMS week wrecks my numbers! I make soup throughout the month so I can cook less and relax more that week.
Your videos make me feel normal and not a failure. ❤️
Oh my goodness - soup throughout the month - that sounds like a STUPENDOUS IDEA!! I LOVE IT!!! I try to make big batches of things and pick from them, but oh - it is hard, isn't it! But more preparation makes it all feel a little more bearable - so that's a win! Thank you for what you said about the videos making you feel normal and not like a failure. That pretty much my entire goal of this channel and is the best compliment you could possibly give me. Just thank you. From the bottom of my heart - I'm so so grateful for your comment and for watching! You are not alone and you are loved! Remember this!!! 🥰🙏🏻💙
Honestly i loved this! as a diabetic it is easy to eat the same things over and over again, just because you know how your sugar will react but this video just gave me some new inspiration :) furthermore it was so relatable
OH I HEAR YOU!! I am a person of routine through and through and I find it so hard to break out at times! I'm so glad this gave you a little inspiration! YAY!!! Best best best to you my fellow diabuddy!! 💙
I am an adult onset type 1. This was tremendously helpful. Still trying to figure out my ratio, carb to insulin. Just had dinner and going for a walk. Thank you for your content. Very helpful.
What a fantastic video and I just subscribed to your Channel! I am definitely not as good in control as you are but I have gone to more of a low-carb diet and that helped me lose 30 lb over the past year and a half. I think this is a great video to show to our non-diabetic friends exactly how difficult and how on top of things we have to be all the time when it comes to our illness. I look forward to more videos!
Thank you for sharing that app! I’ve been struggling to find an app that counts properly and has what I need as a type one!
I'm so glad it was helpful!!! I love LOVE this app and truly think it is a game changer!! :-)
Working on my Diabetic goals list you have any suggestions?
Tamar Guarnett
Great idea to film this with regard to the PMS angle. Used to suffer with it terribly back in the day. Wish I had had some of your sensible advice then. Great channel, congratulations!
Hi Andrea,
Sorry you had such a tough week. Glad this week is much better.
It's strange no matter how long we have had this type 1 , and have been through many things with it, and therefore gained a lot of experience, still it can give us a hard time. The other day same breakfast, Same every thing and one day perfect levels, and the next high most of the day, until I got it down going for a good walk.
Very frustrating.
So thankyou for sharing, I am sure it happens to all of us, and to realise we have done nothing wrong, its Just that it's so unpredictable.
Take care
Thank you so much for your kind words Rex!! And oh gosh I really hear you on the unpredictable frustration front - I really do!! I think you put it perfectly too - the most important thing is to realise that we did nothing wrong and it's not completely in our control. Easier said than done, but important nevertheless. Sending you strength and wishes for a wonderful week ahead - with a little more predictability ;)
@@ShesDiabetic thankyou 👍
Thanks for the video! I love your honesty about your bloodsugars in the video☺️ and I will definitely get that App!
Thank you so much!! And honestly I think you're gonna love the app - and their website too! They have so many awesome free resources on there!! Enjoy!!!
I watch all your videos what I can conclude is "You are life saver" Thanks
Oh well, that is so so so kind of you! You are your own life saver but I’m so proud and grateful to you for allowing me on part of your journey!! 💙
Great Video! You sure know how to keep us T1D engaged.. I felt like yelling at my screen to give you some advice.. Obviously, not possible and I'm really late in watching this video.. I too am trying to add some cardio into my life, especially when my sugars are out of control.. However, if you have access to weights or not, doing lounges really make a difference.. Also, I don't know how you eat so darn clean, I haven't scouted for it, but I'd be interested in more snacks you may divulge in.. My nighttime snacking is just out of control (hence how I stumbled on one of your videos!)
Thank you so much!! 💙 I wish I could hear what you'd be yelling at me 😂! I hear you on the nighttime snacks situation...I've been doing a LOT of chocolate post-holidays and am trying to switch to Keto chocolate so the effects are less strong on my blood sugar readings but oh! I HEAR YOU! I often find when I'm eating late at night it's because I'm tired and actually should move my bedtime up and hour or so. That's just me, and I know it's not realistic for everyone, but that's my little tip!
I totally respect this video. My dad has been type 1 diabetic and he eats, I mean he really eats and he adjust his insulin. I never seen him ever go through this level of detail. But I do believe in his later years he has developed so many health issues I do believe because he makes the insulin work for his food desires. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. God bless you
It's thanks to the show Homeland that I found your channel. I'm not diabetic myself but my gran was and a friend is. Thank you for the amazing content you have put up x ♥️
thank you so much for this. i'm pre-period right now and super resistant to the insulin. I'll remember to wait properly for meals in same situations
Thank you, your videos are really inspiring, tu positivismo es increíble, sigue así gracias 👍🏼❤️
Hey I’ve been diagnosed with diabetes about six months ago and I love your content!!
Seeing other diabetics and how they handle their diabetes is a great form of support!
Would love if you can share some tips on how not to get frustrated when your sugar is out of control even though you did the same thing as the day before....
Thank you for sharing. Keep the ball rolling. Positive attitude keeps blood sugar in check.
Thank you Rob! And no kidding! Truly I think attitude is more than 50% of the battle, completely agree with you!
Nice how u manage it digitally,
i have a nice advice for u Andrea, plz try a cup of olive leafs tea in the morning before breakfast on an empty stomach, boil them for 5 min or so and hope this morning spike ll be managed (make sure they r green fresh from the tree) 🙋🏼♂️
btw this tea decreases ur blood sugar so stay aware to ur insulin amount.
I’m not diabetic but I like to cook food for my diabetic boyfriend and I. I just need some help in what I can prepare for him without spiking his sugars. Lately they’ve been going crazy no matter what we do or eat and it makes him very frustrated cause I see how much he is trying. When you said to accept the highs and lows, that it happens to everyone,it made me feel a bit better and gave me ideas on how to talk to him when he is feeling particularly emotional about not being able to control his sugars. This is my first video of yours but I have your dating and diabetes video next on the list. Thanks a bunch for your thorough video!
Oh my goodness Emily - you sound like such a special and wonderful girlfriend to your boyfriend! How supportive to even take and interest in and watch this channel. Certainly he is very lucky to have your support and love! And I'm so glad you took comfort from that saying - it's easier said than done, but sometimes the acceptance creates a healthier mind, and as a result - a healthier blood sugar too! Crazy how that works! Wishing you and your boyfriend all the very very best and I hope you enjoy the dating video! I have another one about to come out with David (my non-diabetic boyfriend) too! ❤️
Just started watching your videos bc I’m getting my minimed 780G system . I’ve been a diabetic for 38 years . I have been using an Inpen for the last 2 weeks it’s helped tremendously in the app it tells me how much insulin is still active . I currently take 1 unit of regular insulin for 30 carbs . Does the pump tell you how how much insulin is still active ? Love when my sugar is 97 . Thank you so much for your inspiration. I’m always chasing lows though the inpen is wonderful and has helped tremendously. I’m excited about getting the pump .. I think my first site will be the back of my arm . Thank you soooosoooosoooooooo much ❤❤❤
Loved this video Andrea! So great to share your insights behind what and why you eat certain foods - and the all important pre-bolus!!
Thanks so much Beth!!! I hope you approved of my food choices!! Can't wait to work with you and nail some more nutritional details down in my diet FO SHO!!!! Big love beauty and hope you're well!!!
Such a nice person 😊 thank you for the videos ☺️
Thank you for watching them!!
Another great video. I always learn something new. This was uplifting in these crazy times.
Oh thank you so so much Christine!!! You always give me the nicest comments!! I hope you and your family are doing okay in and amongst these trying times!!
She's Diabetic we are all well but getting tired of being in so much. Going for daily walks is saving my sanity!
I am diabetic and , I am Arabic, I love you very much and I did not find anyone with diabetes like your activity and energy I love it very much, Tnx for the video it was helpful
Oh thank you so much for your kind words and for watching!! I find it so exciting and wonderful to have viewers all over the world - absolutely blows my mind, and such an honour!!! :)
Hey Andrea! Love your video as always! Thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!! :)
Thanks for the honesty, super helpful and interesting how different people's bodies respond. I'm only recently diagnosed as T1 (misdiagnosed T2 for 10 years) & middle aged which probably makes a big difference in how the body processes things. Thanks so much, all info really valuable. 👍😁
Oh you're so welcome! I'm so sorry to hear of your misdiagnosis - that must have been quite difficult and overwhelming to deal with! I'm so glad you found the video useful and helpful!! I'm sending you all the very best!!!!!
Type1.5?
I feel like I'm learning a lot about Type 1 diabetes since finding your channel. I personally have Type 2 diabetes, and in my doctor's visit last week, I was told to get more exercise in and take 2 pills twice a day with breakfast and dinner. Perhaps you could make an updated exercise routine video in the future? :)
Thank you for this video. I actually just learned that I’m type 1 not type 2 like I’ve been told for years. I really liked your video so I’m subscribing. Diabetes is so hard.
Andrea, thank you. You give me good vibes so I can fight on. Orlando Fl will be better after 11/3/20, Keep your self happy and your beauty full steam ahead. ❤️🌹❤️
Thank you so much Rob!!! Full steam ahead on the positivity and joy train!! Here we come!! :)
Just discovered this channel yesterday. I watch a lot of youtube diabetes channels. I'm sick of them saying we will show you easy diabetic meals to make and they turn out to be complex, expensive and really hard to track down the ingredients and usually what they make looks god awful. Your video about the chia seed pudding actually made me go out and buy the chia seeds and unsweetened almond milk and give it a try. It was cheap and easy to make It's in the fridge at the mom ent so I have no idea what it will taste like but it was quick, easy and no fuss. I'm hoping I get some more tips in this video because I'm sick of eating salmon, vegetables and avocados and nuts all day every day. I need variety
I just got diagnosed with diabetes 2 millet us,luv video very informative
I'm so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis. Please take good care of yourself and welcome to the family here! Please know that you are not alone and we are here for you!
@@ShesDiabetic aww thank you so much luv videos❤
Hello, I had similar issues when we all had lockdown. My Endo told me is stress impacts in so many different ways.
Isn't it so interesting! I find it fascinating (and also a little frustrating and confounding at times too! 😅)
@@ShesDiabetic I have learned over 6 decades of having T1D that anything can happen at any time.
What a positive and beautiful human
Thank you!
Good video. I see how you manage the db T1s and I think that I do not put so much effort in my own db T1s. Greetings from Argentina.
Omg so glad I found you! Fellow type one here! 🙋
My first language isn't english so, sorry for My grammar
I have one year with diabetes and ir was looking for someone that have the same condition as me. Foind You has been so good for me not just for the condiction is for the age and vibe.
I love your videos! 💞
Hi Andrea. I just found your videos. I have been enjoying them. I am type 2 and there are not many type 2 youtubers that I found. I just have been prescribed insulin a couple of days ago and also the lifestyle Libre. If you know of any type 2 youtubers let me know. Have a great weekend.
Thank you so much for joining us here Laura!! I’m so so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis - you must be going through a lot! Please know you are not alone, and even though I’m type 1, perhaps there will be things on this channel (and people - we have a lot of Type 2’s here that are active in the comments) that can help you on this journey 💙 In terms of Type 2 TH-camrs I’m so sorry, I don’t know any off the top of my head, but if I do come across any I will be sure to bring them to your attention!!! Stay strong my friend and know you are not alone! We’re all here to support you!!💙
Wow, you are teaching me so much honey xxx thank you 💕
Such a great video.. Thank you so much!! I just bought the carb counting app you suggested. I am currently trying to dial in my pump. Sometimes its just encouraging to watch others :)
Yay!!! Oh I'm so glad you liked the video - and I think you'll love the app too - it's just been such a lifesaver for me! :) And I totally know what you mean - sometimes it's just a real comfort and boost to see others with the same condition as you - I feel the exact same! Thank you for sharing!! :)
Hello, thank you for sharing this video. My 12 years old son just been diagnosed with Diabete 1.
I did not know anything about Diabetes into about 6 days ago. So now counting carbs, checking glucose.... it started all felt very scary to start, just few days and I am alredy feeling more in control. By your video I think that little machine you have is a pump. And what you read in your phone may be what I seen on line called libra. 🤔 sorry if I am all wrong. I would really love to see a video that explains all the gadgets (if I am allowed to call then gadgets). What do you use and why you chosen then. How it works. What are the pros and cons about it. A video would help new people diagnosed and families to understand better.
You are amazing I really enjoyed your video ❤
I am so sorry to hear about your Son's recent diagnosis! You are certainly going through a lot right now! I love your video idea and will work on making it - but in the meantime, I have review videos on all my devices which I'll link below for your immediate help!
Dexcom G6 (The thing on my arm also knows as a continuous glucose monitor/CGM)
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The pump I'm using in this video
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The pump I'm currently on (I switched to a new one)
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Wishing you so much strength as you get to grips with everything! Please take everything one step at a time and know that you are not alone! 💙
When you were at 100 with an arrow straight down, what made you confident that your blood sugar wasn’t going to start dropping faster? You just seemed so calm at that point! My boyfriend is diabetic, and if he was at 100 and dropping, we would be moving real fast to get him some carbs. Is it your experience that your pump administers insulin slowly enough that you don’t plummet so fast, or is there another reason you feel confident at 100 and dropping? My boyfriend still does shots, and sometimes I wonder whether that makes his blood sugar drop really quickly versus a pump.
Hi, some things that might help with menstrual rises might be to limit carbs the week prior maybe instead of 50g a meal try 25 or 30 g of carbs. Maybe increasing the basal rate around the time you see constant spikes? 200s does not look too bad you seem well controlled and not insulin resistant, for people with poor control they might prescribe Glucophage XR (metformin) as it is an oral hypoglycemic agent that fights insulin resistance. I also read an article that sometimes the only true solution is birth control pills, which might pose other problems. Thanks for the positivity, I enjoy watching your videos!
I am here because of your act from Homeland :) Wish you luck and health !
Ah! Welcome!!! Thank you so much for taking the interest in and time to find me’ you are welcome here and I wish the same for you!! 🌟
@@ShesDiabetic I really think you would have done much better if the Director had given you more space. Look forward for your movie in the future :)
I didn’t know rice cakes were in any other flavors besides the fancy flavors cheddar, chocolate, or Carmel corn.
I just saw that Quaker has an Everything rice cake. I never heard of a Turmeric flavor rice cake as shown in this video.
I tried to Google it; maybe it’s just found across the pond where you are.
Oh I love all those quaker brand rice cake flavors you’ve listed, you’re making me hungry Marina!! Perhaps it is a UK thing, especially the health food stores here stock also it’s a different flavor rice cakes, which is very helpful when you’re celiac! I hope your boyfriend is doing okay? Been thinking about you guys!! 💙
Thank you so much for doing this video. This is great info and inspiration. Yep, I have had those crappy days that add up to crappy weeks as well. I am so fed up with the quarenteen thing, our USA Government is so crazy on this. Fortunately, it doesn't impact my daily life too much. Anyway, my daily diet is good but needs a overhaul and new ideas. More of these. Very entertaining and informative.
Thank you so so much for your kind words! I'm right there with you in being fed up! I struggle so so much with the quarantine and just lack of being able to get out of the house myself! Truly - it's so hard! Please know you are not alone and I'm just delighted this video helped you in some small way! That warms my heart!! Wishing you all the very best my friend! Hang in there - and I'll do the same! 🙏🏻
hey Andrea! you eat so healthy and clean!! idk if you do this i'm guessing you do but a small tip for us girls who have to deal with t1D and periods - after a few months of adjusting and trying i have finally created a new basal rate just for my periods bcoz i spike quite a bit too almost 1.5-2 weeks prior to my periods. So the day i realise my sugars are spiking i change to basal rate 2(period version haha!) . Seems to work wonders - i mean there are still a few ups and downs but relatively much much lesser. Makes me feel more confident and in control of my BG. Oh and right after my period ends i shift back to the basal rate 1(regular one) as my sugars start dropping quite low. ANYHOW love you and love this video!!
OMG THIS IS CRAZY!! I literally JUST LAST WEEK created a new basal rate pattern!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Obviously mine still needs a little tweaking but I LOVE THIS HACK!! Thank you so much for sharing! I'm thinking about making a period survival guide for Type 1 Diabetics on here - and this new basal rate really has spurred me on to make it, although I really feel like I need to get better at applying said ideas before I go and make the video - haha!! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing - SUCH A FABULOUS TIP!!!!!!!! BIG LOVE!!!!!
@@ShesDiabetic YES please go ahead and make one when you feel comfortable!!! would love to know some other tips and hacks you have
She's Diabetic Andrea, please do a period survival guide!! I have so much trouble with insulin resistance 1-2 weeks before, even exercise won’t bring my levels down, it doesn’t help that I get intense carb and sugar cravings too, I also never feel full, no matter how much I eat! As soon as my period starts, my levels drop and I lose all interest in food! It’s nuts! 🙄
Thank you for this post. Once a month, usually around full moon, I have 2 or 3 really unmanageable days. I have just come to expect it, deal as best I can knowing that all will be well again in a few days. Blessings to you. Thanks for all your wonderful videos & your honesty as you live T1D
I’m making this in the morning, love me some chia seeds xxxx 💕💕💕
Yay! I hope it was delicious! I love them too! Something about the texture I just really quite enjoy!!
My kid is 1y n 10 months and he has been Type 1 diabetic since he was 10 months old. I feel its something I still can't overcome and once in a while I cry and depress so much in the night. Its very hard, he goes very high and low, high and low, so difficult for him to be stable... Almost a years has gone and still find it difficult internally to accept, but videos like these you do, doesnt only help with info, but help me so much to feel a little better ❤ Thank you, and please make more videos like this, so cool to have meal ideas!
Oh my goodness - I am so so sorry to hear about your little boy's diagnosis. I honestly can't even imagine how hard this must be. Please please please know that you are not alone and this will get easier. You are an absolute SUPERWOMAN for being a Mom in the first place - and then having a baby with t1d takes you even higher into hero status. Take it one step at a time. You're doing your best and THAT IS MORE THAN INCREDIBLE. It's completely normal to find it difficult to accept and completely okay!!! All of your feelings are totally acceptable. Just know you are an incredible person and Mother and both you and your son are up to this challenge. And what's more - things will get better. They will become easier. You will learn how to cope more effectively and efficiency and the future is bright. You are not alone and I am sending you and your son so much love and light. And thank you so much for your kind words. Truly they mean the world to me. With so much love and strength! Andrea 💕
I never thought about caffine could increase blood sugar. Will try decaf and see if that helps me.
Yes! Totally try it out and see what it does for you! Some people report it isn't an issue at all, and others find it creates a huge spike - I'd be so interested to see what you experience! :)
Since you like those bursts of sweetness...have you tried Lakanto monkfruit sugar substitute? I get it on Amazon. It would be great for your chia seed pudding. I don’t like it so much in hot drinks like coffee, but in most things, it tastes just like sugar.
I've heard about this but never tried it! I shall give it a go - especially in the Chia Seed Pudding - thank you! :)
Hello Andrea! Good video, very useful and informative!
Greetings from Argentina!!
Greetings from the UK! I' so glad it was helpful!!! Wishing you a wonderful day!
Hi, I am diabetic 1 and celiac. Having a very hard time with my blood sugar. Insulin doesnt seem to work,even tried different insulins. The celiac disease isnt helping. I work as a cashier and always moving,which doesnt help much. I end up dropping at work, sometimes several times. This is a total nightmare.
am 14 and i have never been interested in a channel before I absolutely love you and you helped me alot can i ask which app exactly do u usee💓💓💓💓 i love youu
Oh I'm so so pleased - thank you so much for watching!! 💜 💜 💜!!!! The app is called "Carbs & Cals" 😍
Hi Andrea, I am sorry to hear you had a rough spot. We all have those days dear. Love you Take ARE. love your Videos!!!
Always looking for good meals, would love to see more, thanks for sharing!👍
Thank you! I will be making more of these videos for sure!!
I know this was posted q year ago but I was diagnosed with type 1 at beginning of September and yours plus other vedios have helped me on days it's getting a bit too much
How come your in the UK and you use mg/dl? I think mg/dl seems easier but ive only ever known mmol. I didnt think you had to minus the fibre from carbs on UK packaging, i thought that was only a US thing.
Great question! It is a little confusing how I do things...! Basically I'm American but I live in the UK, so I'm used to mg/dl but because the UK uses mmol/L I sometimes have to revert to that. And when it comes to fiber, I've never been taught differently from country to country, so I remove fiber weather I'm in the US or UK, but that's just me! I hope this helps answer your question - I know my situation is a little unique and can be, at times, very confusing!
Omg I've heard you in Alien Isolation and then saw you in Homeland! Your performance as Jenna was amazing!
Thank you so much! :)