At the age of 74 and having lived with Type 1 Diabetes for 67 years, I agree wholeheartidly with all your 5 comments. My advice in general is stick by the "rules" as best as you can. My diabetes has never come against me and I have had a full and varied career. Wishing you a healthy and happy future.
Thank you for this positive comment. My granddaughter, who is 15, has type 1. It is encouraging to hear that you are healthy after so many years living with diabetes.
As someone who became a nurse in the 1970s I can't tell you how happy it makes me to see how medical advances during the last fifty years have made it easier for people living with T1D to enjoy longer and healthier lives.
Hey Michelle. I’ve comment here and there. This year 2023 is my 56th year with Type1. So many changes since I was diagnosed. When I was first diagnosed in the late 1960’s there were no insulin pumps,no CGMs, no disposable needles. I took beef/pork insulin. My mom boiled my needles and had to sharpen them. They were big needles. Thankfully disposables came along not too far after my diagnosis. There were at home urine tests that were not very accurate. No such thing as at home blood sugar tests. So I am thankful for so many better ways to take care of myself. Diabetes burnout is for sure a thing. For me, the longer I’ve had it the more I’m tired of it. I’m just being honest. Very lucky to not have a ton of complications. I do have gastroparesis. My eyes and kidneys are great. I could go on but I’ll stop. I love your channel and it’s nice hearing about your days diabetes wise and just every day stuff. Take care!
I was diagnosed the same year as you, August 11, 2002, at almost 11 years old. I’m from nearby Toronto and have an almost 10 month old daughter, so I’m finding your videos to be relatable - thank you for all that you share!
So happy to see you back Michelle as a t1d for 62 years I completely understand how you feel. I am so glad to see you back I pray all is well with you and your.
so great to see you again! I realise that all my own stages really were tough.....its now 55 years with type1....!!! And still going strong.... a LOT of different issues along the way....but I think we get tough- its a life long BOOTCAMP! Hugs to you :) Greetings from Sweden
My son was just diagnosed a few weeks ago. He is 8. It’s been scary and overwhelming. We are getting there though. He and I watch your videos together. It’s helps to see how strong and put together you are while managing all of this. It gives us hope! Thank you 💙
So glad to see you again! ❤️ Knowing that others deal with the same situations and can share their stories and have advice is very helpful. Thank you for being a support even as we Type 1's go through all of this together.
Good for you. I’ve been Type 1 for 35 years. January 1988. I was 9 1/2 years old. I suffer at my age with more burn out than anything. Many complications led up to this. Thank you.
Great to see you back Michelle! Seeing you post a video again made my day. It's completely understandable that you needed a break but I hope you decide to come back at some point!
Lovely to see you looking well and sounding positive. As a parent your videos have been so helpful for me over our first 2 years (diagnosed 13yrs of age following covid infection) to consider how my daughter is coping with everything from her perspective. Striving to get her technology to enable her to be as independent as she can be. She now has a libre2 and tandem tslim x2. On a waiting list for dexcom. She's just back from a school trip to Italy & I couldn't be more proud of her. Determined not to let her be defined by T1d but acknowledge the slog of everyday life and burnout. Thank you & take care
@madahzbadzaiye4116 some of them are worse then others. The A1C helps hold me accountable and has often reminded me to get back on track. My highest A1C has been 8.6
Thank you for this Michelle. Your videos were the first I watched upon my diagnosis nine months ago and I have learned SO much. Initially, I thought if I worked at this hard enough I could always have perfect blood glucose numbers ( the former straight A student mindset I guess). But as you have gracefully pointed out, despite our best efforts there are good days and bad days. That’s just how it goes and I am learning to accept that. Thank you again and welcome back. May 2023 bring you peace.
How nice to see you again Michelle! Glad you took some time to take care of yourself. Diabetes burnout is really awful. I had a spell of it myself last fall. Have slowly gotten out. On to better times!
So happy to see you, again!!! You look as beautiful, as always. You shared in this video, what I have been feeling this year, and you share it so eloquently. I was literally just talking to a T1D girlfriend the other day, about the ridiculous comments people say… I just take a deep breath and shake my head. Or if I have time, I correct them. However it works best for you, do it! It’s OK to ignore stupid comments. I’ve learned that too. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos! I have learned so much from you! Keep on keeping on, Michelle! You’re awesome!
Very glad to have you back. Look forward to continued learning through your experiences, which relieves my anxiety levels as I go through the trials and tribulations of T1D myself and learn first hand that I am not unique in experiencing them. I learn from your resiliency! Keep up the good work, and sharing!!
Welcome back!! Michelle you are an inspiration to us also I am 24 yrs old even tho receiving the diagnosis at 23 yrs old in the middle of exams makes me maybe not an expert yet I do understand what it means to not to want to talk about it when you have it for a long time. Cheers :)
Michelle, so happy to see your face again ! 😊 I do find with Covid, my anxiety levels have gone up. I find everyone’s mental health has taken a little bit of a beating. It’s ok to take a step back sometime. Looking forward to more videos 😊
@@MichelleLord miss you, too, my friend! It’s been a while, but so glad to hear from you! Thank YOU for always being so awesome - and for remembering my birthday 😌🙏🏼 yours is also coming up soon! Wishing you my best always and a happy early birthday to you as well! 🎉
Thank you for confirming 😢: Doing the same thing and getting different (not easy to explain) outcomes I really wish the people in and around my life could understand half what I have go through to have what they consider a normal simple day/week 😔
*TW* Type one diabetes and an eating disorder (had since before diagnosis) and living with the mental repercussions of being mentally and physical (not sexually) abused as a child has burned me out all the way 😂 it’s like the perfect storm I started therapy in 2022 and my New Year’s resolution was just to keep trying to improve my mental health but it’s so hard I don’t have any social media and don’t know any type ones irl so I would love to see more content it would make a huge impact on me ❤
thank you for the video i have enjoyed your info and knowledge . i've had my type 1 for 11 yrs. and its going pretty good . we all get crazy because of the diabetes situations we have to address but over all dont let it bring you down . i get the diabetes thing we can help each other and go crazy together haha
Glad this video popped up. Congratulations on earning your doctorate! I have watched the prior videos as part of educating myself on real people’s experiences with their chosen insulin delivery system. The time is getting closer to choosing a new system. I have searched for content of users going from Tandem to Medtronic, and can only find Medtronic defectors! I have Medtronic and Dexcom. It’s so familiar yet after decades, it’s a new century, and I’m ready for something completely different to change things up and creat a fresh start with Control IQ. Always apprehensive starting something brand new, but like everything else, going from beginner to reasonably competent is a well worn path. Im still looking for a video from someone who changed from Medtronic to Tandem.
I have a couple videos from when I switched from Medtronic to Tandem (in 2019). You should be able to find them on my channel. Overall I am SO happy that I switched. I love the t:slim!
I’m 30 and was diagnosed with type 1 at 27 after losing a bunch of weight, getting sick and going into DKA. One thing I’ll say about my experience is that injecting myself doesn’t bother me, managing my sugar is easy most of the time, checking my sugar doesn’t bother me. What I hate the most is the dependency on insulin to stray alive. I hate that my life depends on CVS to be open. Like imagine there’s ww3 or the supply chain fails. Not good. It’s this thing in the back of my mind that’s always there reminding me how dependent I am on the “System”
Hi Michelle, nice to see you back! I love watching your videos, especially the one where you debated over switching from a pink Medtronic Paradigm to Tslim . . . I just switched to Tslim a few weeks ago (had to wait for my ADP renewal date to switch). I love seeing your videos and feel a slight kinship with you as we both got married in Toronto in late March 2019, and had our daughters shortly thereafter. I am probably a little more relaxed in my overall approach to T1D, but I love seeing your videos as they show me that I am not alone living with this. I love how fun your fashion with a pump video was. -- Have you found the book "Mommy beeps"? It's a book written for kids with a T1D loved one [mom in the book uses an insulin pump], and helps explain why mommy can't share her snacks/candies sometime, etc. . . .My daughter is almost old enough to understand it, so I look forward to reading it with her.
Thanks so much Amanda❤️! It's amazing how much we have in common :). I've heard of "Mommy Beeps" but I haven't gotten it yet. I plan to when Eden is a bit older! I hope you are liking the t:slim so far and that everything is going well!
@@SheldonT. I like Tandem Tslim ... especially if you have Dexcom G6 (and can use control IQ). . . Control IQ makes it a lot easier in adjusting insulin in micro doses (but doesn't do big corrections -- like when you underbolus for food) and keeps BG a lot more streamlined. The cartridges are a pain to fill, but it gets easier with time. I found a tool on Etsy by Molten 3d that aligns the syringe with the white insertion spot on the cartridge and makes that part 100 x easier (Molten3D is in Canada, so shipping is good for Canadians) -- the tool is helpful for anyone, but especially for people who might have dexterity or vision issues. I've found the black case/clip that comes with the pump to be okay, but I also got a pink official replacement, and the clip falls off the case easily of the pink replacement [others have mentioned the faulty cases, too]. I've ordered a custom-printed case from EDC solutions and I'm waiting to see it as it was custom made in Texas -- might be fun for your kid to have a custom case, and I recommend you check out their gallery of custom made cases -- makes getting a new pump way more fun. I think EDC also makes cases for other insulin pump models, too.
At the age of 74 and having lived with Type 1 Diabetes for 67 years, I agree wholeheartidly with all your 5 comments. My advice in general is stick by the "rules" as best as you can. My diabetes has never come against me and I have had a full and varied career. Wishing you a healthy and happy future.
Thank you for this positive comment. My granddaughter, who is 15, has type 1. It is encouraging to hear that you are healthy after so many years living with diabetes.
As someone who became a nurse in the 1970s I can't tell you how happy it makes me to see how medical advances during the last fifty years have made it easier for people living with T1D to enjoy longer and healthier lives.
Hey Michelle. I’ve comment here and there. This year 2023 is my 56th year with Type1. So many changes since I was diagnosed. When I was first diagnosed in the late 1960’s there were no insulin pumps,no CGMs, no disposable needles. I took beef/pork insulin. My mom boiled my needles and had to sharpen them. They were big needles. Thankfully disposables came along not too far after my diagnosis. There were at home urine tests that were not very accurate. No such thing as at home blood sugar tests. So I am thankful for so many better ways to take care of myself. Diabetes burnout is for sure a thing. For me, the longer I’ve had it the more I’m tired of it. I’m just being honest. Very lucky to not have a ton of complications. I do have gastroparesis. My eyes and kidneys are great. I could go on but I’ll stop. I love your channel and it’s nice hearing about your days diabetes wise and just every day stuff. Take care!
I was diagnosed the same year as you, August 11, 2002, at almost 11 years old. I’m from nearby Toronto and have an almost 10 month old daughter, so I’m finding your videos to be relatable - thank you for all that you share!
So happy to see you back Michelle as a t1d for 62 years I completely understand how you feel. I am so glad to see you back I pray all is well with you and your.
Keep rocking’ it despite the incredible effort it takes every minute of every day and night. I am about to hit year 64 with type 1. I cannot quit now.
so great to see you again! I realise that all my own stages really were tough.....its now 55 years with type1....!!! And still going strong.... a LOT of different issues along the way....but I think we get tough- its a life long BOOTCAMP! Hugs to you :) Greetings from Sweden
My son was just diagnosed a few weeks ago. He is 8. It’s been scary and overwhelming. We are getting there though. He and I watch your videos together. It’s helps to see how strong and put together you are while managing all of this. It gives us hope! Thank you 💙
So glad to see you again! ❤️ Knowing that others deal with the same situations and can share their stories and have advice is very helpful. Thank you for being a support even as we Type 1's go through all of this together.
Thank you so much
Thank you for sharing !!!❤
Good for you. I’ve been Type 1 for 35 years. January 1988. I was 9 1/2 years old. I suffer at my age with more burn out than anything. Many complications led up to this. Thank you.
Great to see you back Michelle! Seeing you post a video again made my day. It's completely understandable that you needed a break but I hope you decide to come back at some point!
Welcome Back! My 15 year old T1D daughter is trilled to see you again!!
Lovely to see you looking well and sounding positive. As a parent your videos have been so helpful for me over our first 2 years (diagnosed 13yrs of age following covid infection) to consider how my daughter is coping with everything from her perspective. Striving to get her technology to enable her to be as independent as she can be. She now has a libre2 and tandem tslim x2. On a waiting list for dexcom. She's just back from a school trip to Italy & I couldn't be more proud of her. Determined not to let her be defined by T1d but acknowledge the slog of everyday life and burnout. Thank you & take care
Thank you for this lovely comment! It sounds like your daughter is doing so well! 💕😊
I missed you!!! Glad you’re still interested in making videos… diabetes content or not, it’s just so great to see you upload again🥹
Big Congrats on 20 Years - Type 1 !!! I was diagnosed Type 1 in 1994 - 29 years and no complications (fingers crossed) !
How have your a1c been during these years? Within range?
@madahzbadzaiye4116 some of them are worse then others. The A1C helps hold me accountable and has often reminded me to get back on track. My highest A1C has been 8.6
So happy to see a video from you! Miss your content. I feel you on the burnout, I’m there. 💙
Sending you love! Burnout is so tough... but you will get through it. I'm on the other side now and feeling so much better :)
@@MichelleLord thank you! I hope so! Miss you on insta.
Thank you for this Michelle. Your videos were the first I watched upon my diagnosis nine months ago and I have learned SO much. Initially, I thought if I worked at this hard enough I could always have perfect blood glucose numbers ( the former straight A student mindset I guess). But as you have gracefully pointed out, despite our best efforts there are good days and bad days. That’s just how it goes and I am learning to accept that. Thank you again and welcome back. May 2023 bring you peace.
So happy to get a notification that you posted a video!! You are inspiration ❤
T1D for 23 years. Good to see you back!
How nice to see you again Michelle! Glad you took some time to take care of yourself. Diabetes burnout is really awful. I had a spell of it myself last fall. Have slowly gotten out. On to better times!
So happy to see you, again!!! You look as beautiful, as always.
You shared in this video, what I have been feeling this year, and you share it so eloquently.
I was literally just talking to a T1D girlfriend the other day, about the ridiculous comments people say…
I just take a deep breath and shake my head. Or if I have time, I correct them.
However it works best for you, do it! It’s OK to ignore stupid comments. I’ve learned that too.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos! I have learned so much from you! Keep on keeping on, Michelle! You’re awesome!
Hello Michelle. For me it's 22 years that I have diabetes and I believe you that is really hard to live with. But we stay strong every day. 💙💪😘
Thank you Isabella 💕❤️
Great to have you back. You are a great communicator.
Glad to see you are well. Welcome back 😊
20 years! That’s amazing! I’ve been missing your videos, it’s so nice to see you back! I hope you’re doing well!
I'm glad to see you back on TH-cam
Very glad to have you back. Look forward to continued learning through your experiences, which relieves my anxiety levels as I go through the trials and tribulations of T1D myself and learn first hand that I am not unique in experiencing them. I learn from your resiliency! Keep up the good work, and sharing!!
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me ❤️
I have missed you Michelle. Since I watched your very first video, I believed you truly are an Angel. 😇
Welcome back!! Michelle you are an inspiration to us also I am 24 yrs old even tho receiving the diagnosis at 23 yrs old in the middle of exams makes me maybe not an expert yet I do understand what it means to not to want to talk about it when you have it for a long time. Cheers :)
Welcome back! So good to see you again💗
So happy to see you back thank so much for your video they sure help us all
Love you, thank you, and always the best of wishes for your success. 💙
Great to see you again Michelle! Keep it up and be kind to yourself! ❤️
Michelle, so happy to see your face again ! 😊 I do find with Covid, my anxiety levels have gone up. I find everyone’s mental health has taken a little bit of a beating. It’s ok to take a step back sometime. Looking forward to more videos 😊
Educate and eliminate - this is amazing, YOU are amazing, Michelle! Thank you for continuing to make these videos, friend 🙌🏼
DAVE! I miss you! Thank you for your kind words and support. I hope you are well, and it's almost your birthday!! Happy early birthday friend 🎂❤️
@@MichelleLord miss you, too, my friend! It’s been a while, but so glad to hear from you! Thank YOU for always being so awesome - and for remembering my birthday 😌🙏🏼 yours is also coming up soon! Wishing you my best always and a happy early birthday to you as well! 🎉
Good to hear from you x.Hope you and all the family are ok.
Thanks Paul! Everyone is doing well this year :)
I m so happy to see you back after a veryyyyy long time ❤️ u are my inspiration.....love from India ❤️❤️
It was a VERY long time! I missed everyone!! I have the kindest viewers. Thank you so much ❤️
Lovely to see you again! We’ve missed watching your videos. Hope you are all doing well 💗
Thank you Emma! I'm doing well now :)
🎉 I am looking forward to what there’s to come
To advocate for your health took so long for me to learn
And I am sure you’re videos helped a lot 🌈
Good to see you back!
Thank you for confirming 😢:
Doing the same thing and getting different (not easy to explain) outcomes
I really wish the people in and around my life could understand half what I have go through to have what they consider a normal simple day/week 😔
Thank you for sharing and for your honesty. You are certainly not alone and your suggestions are on point!
Thank you 💕
*TW*
Type one diabetes and an eating disorder (had since before diagnosis) and living with the mental repercussions of being mentally and physical (not sexually) abused as a child has burned me out all the way 😂 it’s like the perfect storm
I started therapy in 2022 and my New Year’s resolution was just to keep trying to improve my mental health but it’s so hard
I don’t have any social media and don’t know any type ones irl so I would love to see more content it would make a huge impact on me ❤
I'm sorry you have had to endure so much! You are so strong. I will have more videos coming out soon. Take good care❤️
💙 thank u for sharing! Can't for more videos
thank you for the video i have enjoyed your info and knowledge . i've had my type 1 for 11 yrs. and its going pretty good . we all get crazy because of the diabetes situations we have to address but over all dont let it bring you down . i get the diabetes thing we can help each other and go crazy together haha
Omg I was wondering what had happened I’m so glad to see you
Glad this video popped up. Congratulations on earning your doctorate!
I have watched the prior videos as part of educating myself on real people’s experiences with their chosen insulin delivery system. The time is getting closer to choosing a new system. I have searched for content of users going from Tandem to Medtronic, and can only find Medtronic defectors!
I have Medtronic and Dexcom. It’s so familiar yet after decades, it’s a new century, and I’m ready for something completely different to change things up and creat a fresh start with Control IQ. Always apprehensive starting something brand new, but like everything else, going from beginner to reasonably competent is a well worn path.
Im still looking for a video from someone who changed from Medtronic to Tandem.
I have a couple videos from when I switched from Medtronic to Tandem (in 2019). You should be able to find them on my channel. Overall I am SO happy that I switched. I love the t:slim!
Thank you for that needed that today xx
So good to see you!!
God bless you and keep you well🙏
I’m 30 and was diagnosed with type 1 at 27 after losing a bunch of weight, getting sick and going into DKA. One thing I’ll say about my experience is that injecting myself doesn’t bother me, managing my sugar is easy most of the time, checking my sugar doesn’t bother me. What I hate the most is the dependency on insulin to stray alive. I hate that my life depends on CVS to be open. Like imagine there’s ww3 or the supply chain fails. Not good. It’s this thing in the back of my mind that’s always there reminding me how dependent I am on the “System”
Michelle...Thanks for this inspirational video...Your videos are very useful..
Thank you so much!
Finally 😎 my angel is back 💕
❤️❤️
Hi Michelle, nice to see you back! I love watching your videos, especially the one where you debated over switching from a pink Medtronic Paradigm to Tslim . . . I just switched to Tslim a few weeks ago (had to wait for my ADP renewal date to switch). I love seeing your videos and feel a slight kinship with you as we both got married in Toronto in late March 2019, and had our daughters shortly thereafter. I am probably a little more relaxed in my overall approach to T1D, but I love seeing your videos as they show me that I am not alone living with this. I love how fun your fashion with a pump video was. -- Have you found the book "Mommy beeps"? It's a book written for kids with a T1D loved one [mom in the book uses an insulin pump], and helps explain why mommy can't share her snacks/candies sometime, etc. . . .My daughter is almost old enough to understand it, so I look forward to reading it with her.
Did you switch from Medtronic? How do you like the T-slim? Our kid's ADP date is up and we are thinking about switching.
Thanks so much Amanda❤️! It's amazing how much we have in common :). I've heard of "Mommy Beeps" but I haven't gotten it yet. I plan to when Eden is a bit older! I hope you are liking the t:slim so far and that everything is going well!
@@SheldonT. I like Tandem Tslim ... especially if you have Dexcom G6 (and can use control IQ). . . Control IQ makes it a lot easier in adjusting insulin in micro doses (but doesn't do big corrections -- like when you underbolus for food) and keeps BG a lot more streamlined. The cartridges are a pain to fill, but it gets easier with time. I found a tool on Etsy by Molten 3d that aligns the syringe with the white insertion spot on the cartridge and makes that part 100 x easier (Molten3D is in Canada, so shipping is good for Canadians) -- the tool is helpful for anyone, but especially for people who might have dexterity or vision issues. I've found the black case/clip that comes with the pump to be okay, but I also got a pink official replacement, and the clip falls off the case easily of the pink replacement [others have mentioned the faulty cases, too]. I've ordered a custom-printed case from EDC solutions and I'm waiting to see it as it was custom made in Texas -- might be fun for your kid to have a custom case, and I recommend you check out their gallery of custom made cases -- makes getting a new pump way more fun. I think EDC also makes cases for other insulin pump models, too.
@@amandam.509 Thanks for the reply. We do have the dexcom 6 so thats good. Thanks for the Molten tip, thats great!
I just celebrated my 20th year milestone as well. I was diagnosed on December 16, 2002.
Great video, filled with truth.
Thank you!!
U R Strong 💪 !!!
I have too type 1 diabetes for 20 years. Healthy days...
It’s now 5 years now am 29 now and no one accepts or love me especially in Africa it’s hard to manage this
I am also daigonised with type 1 and lossing a weight and not able to gain weight plzz help me
25 years with diabetes. Started using the Tandem X2 a year ago. Did my exam last week. 6.5 a1c no protein in urine. A vegan diet is the way to go!
I've been diabetic for exactly 20 years too. I'm watching this video to see how bad I've been doing things so far👀
Type1 as well
LOL I'm sure you are doing a great job!!
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Mil bendiciones guapa!, todas llenas de mucha salud y amor!