Do you know the #warningsigns of developing #type1diabetes ? Did you know more than 50% of all new #t1d diagnoses are in adult patients? Please feel free to share these images in your own feeds to help spread the word. And #dm me if you’re interested in getting free copies of these posters to put up in your local schools, coffee shops, doctors’ offices, etc. #spreadtheword Undiagnosed #type1 #diabetes is life-threatening #type1diabetic #type1strong #type1warrior #t1dlookslikeme #t1dawareness #beyondtype1 @beyondtype1 @beyondtype1daily (at Warwick, Rhode Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmRJ3SSuBFc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
I had 2 signs that I was living with type 1 diabetes. Excessive thirst and rapid weight loss. There was not enough water on the planet to quench my thirst and I was withering into a shell of my former self.
Something was definitely wrong but I was living in denial and over time other signs and symptoms began to appear. It wasn't until I was diagnosed and began insulin did we realize how ill I had been and how lucky I was.
I'm sharing this because November 14th is #worlddiabetesday and in order to #seethesigns you have to know the signs.
• Excessive thirst
• Frequent urination
• Unexplained weight loss
• Exhaustion
• Blurry vision
Thanks @beyondtype1 and to countless others sharing their stories of undiagnosed # T1D so that someone can #seethesigns before it's too late.
Black History Month is an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges facing Black people in managing diabetes so we can work towards creating a healthcare system that is fair, equitable, and inclusive.
In 2019, non-Hispanic blacks were twice as likely as non-Hispanic whites to die from diabetes, reports the Office of Monthly Health.
In 2018, African American adults were 60 percent more likely than non-Hispanic white adults to be diagnosed with diabetes by a physician, reports the Office of Monthly Health.
NIH Research reports a study stating that biological risk factors—including weight and fat around the abdomen—are primarily responsible for higher rates of diabetes for black Americans compared with white Americans. Sadly, the impacts of biased healthcare providers and lack of access to diabetes technology only add to the burden of staying on track with self-care.
It's essential to recognize the contributions made by Black people to medicine, science, and research. Black History Month reminds us to celebrate and acknowledge their achievements. We can learn from their experiences and work towards a brighter future where everyone has equal opportunities and access to healthcare.
Let's come together and challenge our systems to make changes that benefit everyone. Diabetes doesn't discriminate, and neither should our healthcare system. We owe it to ourselves and future generations to create a world where everyone can access the care they need to manage and prevent diabetes.
Excerpts from Beyond Type 1's Why Is Black History Month Important In The Diabetes Community? Written by Lala Jackson: https://beyondtype1.org/black-history-month-diabetes/
#seethesigns @beyondtype1 I had 3 signs: excessive thirst, frequent urination (including wetting the bed), fruity breath; I believe there may have been others as well, such as blurry or double vision but those were the big ones. It was 1989 & I was 5 years old (going on 6) & my parents didn’t know there was something wrong. I was fortunate to have needed a physical to start kindergarten & he noticed something wasn’t right & checked my urine which was full of glucose & ketones. After that, I was in the hospital, being treated for DKA & learning about Type 1 diabetes. #worlddiabetesday https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck65TylNeGH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Let's see @oddhogg 's comments to miaomiao "If you follow my stories you’ll know I’ve had a rough few days. My blood sugars would not stay in range. Actually most of the time they weren’t even close to my target range. It’s pretty unusual for me to be so wildly out of control with my diabetes and I hate it. With help from my @miaomiao_smart_libre_reader (Ad-gifted for review previously) and a 130% tbr from my pump things are back on track and I feel a lot better. The cause is still unknown - but that’s just typical of life with type 1 🙄#diabetes #t1dlookslikemet1 #type1diabetic #type1strong #diabeteslife #t2d #miaomiao2 #diabetescommunity #type2 #diabetesawareness #diabeticproblems #fuckdiabetes #beyondtype1 #bloodglucose #diabetestechnology #freestylelibre https://www.instagram.com/p/CCqIiXOhSlN/?igshid=17a1lngthvql2
I wonder if there's someone out there who has type 1 diabetes completely figured out? I definitely haven't. Days at a time everything runs smoothly making diabetes seem harmless. On other days, however, I feel like it's totally crushing me. The past couple of days have been tough. My bloodsugar ranged from mid 50s to way past 500mg/dl. No idea why. But somehow I made it through and my numbers have stabilized again.
Take it from me. If you have type 1 diabetes, some days will be hard. But never stop trying. You will get through the tough days and easier days are coming again.
By making diabetes a part of who I am and by just taking it one day at a time handling it has become so much easier and relaxed.
This question has been something that I have been asked numerous times, even today. Sugar is kind of essential to living whether you have diabetes or not, we all need some sort of sugar. Sugar is energy for the body. Just because I have diabetes doesn't mean I can't enjoy my sweets and trust me when I say I love sweets. I grew up on baking goodies that were super sugary. The trick is proportions and moderation. I know when people ask that they aren’t trying to single you out, but sometimes you can’t stop from feeling that. A lot of people don’t know a number of things about diabetes. For instance, one time in high school a friend tried giving me a chocolate kiss. Now they didn’t know about my diabetes until another friend said so. I took this time to educate them on the fact that it’s ok to have a little bit of something and just not to over do it.
Living with diabetes isn’t easy, but we take it one day, one blood test at a time. Hoping good BGs and a nice day.
I was so happy to see that the company that I work for is supporting Type 1 diabetes! Go comment with a heart emoji ❤️ and they will donate to Beyond Type 1. And since I started typing this post, it has over 200 likes and 300 comments, amazing! So go check this out on Instagram and let’s support our T1D Warriors!!!
UPDATE: They doubled their original maximum amount of $30,000, so they will be donating $60,000!!! Amazing news!!!!
More than half of the population suffering from diabetes disease and mostly we want to know what is diabetes and the causes of diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Without taking care of a proper diet, diabetes can lead to a build-up of sugars in the blood, which can increase the risk of dangerous complications of stroke and heart diseases.
“Do you know what [this month] is?” It’s my diaversary! Made for diabetes and me! #❤️ #diaversary #levelup #levelingup #level33 #happy33 #33years #together #togetherforever #anniversary #tonytonitone #beyondtype1 #beyondtypeone #t1d #t1dlookslikeme #t1dstrong #icantquityou so #letsstaytogether #howmanymore #rnb #songtitles can I use? #😝 https://www.instagram.com/p/COEWbMlHwY1/?igshid=1l2rurclhsoxa