10 things I wish I'd known sooner about living with type 1 diabetes

I know what you’re thinking… surely there’s more than 10 things?

You’d be correct. 

But if I really thought about all the things I wish I'd known sooner about living with type 1 diabetes, I’d be here forever. Because trying to wade through the chaos that is managing this ridiculous chronic illness is a constant learning curve. 

Type 1 diabetes a never-ending game, a quest that is impossible to complete - and one that we’re often left to figure out alone. Despite the best of intentions from loved ones, and even if you have access to amazing healthcare teams, 24/7/365, it’s us.

And we don’t know what we don’t know - until we’re forced to confront it for the first time with critical urgency and a double down arrow…

BUT! I have found that are certain things - tools, information, perspectives - that I’ve gathered in my almost thirty years of living with type 1 diabetes that have helped. A lot. And I’d quite like to go back and give them to my younger self - because she had a tough time of it for a while.

So whether you’re newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes or you’ve been doing this for a while, hopefully there’s something in here for you.

DISCLAIMER
Nothing you hear on Type 1 on 1 should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your diabetes or health management.

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