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For how many years have you (or your loved one) been living with T1D so far?
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I’m at 40 years; my brother whose 2 years younger than me is at 50 years (basically his whole life being 7 months old when they finally figured out what was going go.)
21 out of my 52 years
I was diagnosed at 8 years old so it’s been 42 years.
52 of 73 years @ 21 yrs old.
56 of my 66 years
76 now. Diagnosed as an adult in 2000.
61 ofmy 72 years. What a trip! Shooting for 70 years T1d. Nine to go, then I’ll retire!
45 of 49 years.
57 years so far for me!
52 of my 74 years. Studies have shown that half of all cases of T1DM are diagnosed at age 30 or older!
I just made it when I was 32.
Half! I’m surprised! Goes to show that the terms “adult-onset diabetes” and “child-onset diabetes” are no longer relevant.
45 of my 59 years, still 51 years to go!
31 out of 65,still going strong.
19 out of 62 years!
56 out of 74
67 out of my 76 years. 🤗
me too!
And me!
45 years with T1D out of 69. I was 23 when diagnosed in 1977.
60 out of 83
52 (Halloween will be 53) of 60 years.
I’m proud of all of us!!
60 out of 70
62 out of 66
71 out of 75. Dang! And I haven’t even written my obituary yet. Better get movin’.
Thanks, you always make me smile!
2004, age 48, LADA, initially misdiagnosed as T2
Maintenance is NOT a cure…..
Cure me!
61 out of 75
Myself, 23ish yrs, my 17 yr old son, 15 yrs and my nearly 13 yr old, 3ish yrs.
60 out of 68.
Grateful for 54 years! Congrats to all, you’ve beat expectations!!
dx in 1955 at the age of 8 = 67 yrs
68 out of 82. The goal to find a cure better be reached soon. I don’t want to miss that exciting day :*} !
32 of my 58 years
#BeWell
Diagnosed with T1D in Dec 1951 when I was 6 years old.
35 out of 54 years. One of my sisters was diagnosed 10-11 years ago in her 40s.
I was Dx’ed in 1956. I have seen many great changes, but the annual promise of a “cure” has still not materialized. I hope it happens in my granddaughter’s lifetime.
I have lived a rich life despite the consequences long term T1D.
69 of my 73 years
48 1/2 out of 62 ( in 4 days)
Coming up on nine years. My son was diagnosed in November of 2013 at the age of 18 months.
wow, and I thought 37 years was a long time. Way to go all of you who have been living with this longer than I have been.
When I got diagnosed with T1D many years ago the doctors told my parents that I wouldn’t live to age 40; thank the universe for advances in treatment! My fist blood glucose monitor was the size of a phone book! I nicknamed my first lancet device “the guillotine” and kept it in my office at the hospital where I worked to show my patients who didn’t like doing a finger stick what the old days were like.
63 of 73 years. By the way I was in rehab after a weird spinal infection(???) and the facility doctor said he had no idea what to do with me cause he’d never met someone with t1d that was in their 70’s. I assured him I could take care of me but that they’d better start training their medical staff on how to deal with type 1’s cause there will be many more coming someday. The nurses had absolutely no idea how to treat type 1 and tried to kill me with their type 2 knowledge..
51 of 56 years!
I’ve got to admit far to many years with this dreaded disease. I’ve got to admit though not as many years as some of you incredible individuals, wow…….. well done to each and everyone of you. Keep up the great work………
about 70 years T1D out of 90 years OLD !!
58 years and going strong!
1 out of 62! All brand new! You all are an inspiration!
I’m still waiting for a cure☎️.
I’m a newbie. My T2D journey started when I was 42, just a few years ago.
Autocorrect…T1D, not T2!
Living with T1D for 36 years and 25 years using a MiniMed pump and seeing the same Endo for 24 years. Blessed and luckily that I had the right tools (both mechanical and/or cognitive) to help keep my A1C within goal (never been above 6.5). As a result, I don’t have eye disease, kidney issues, heart issues, or neuropathy. So, I can’t complain too much about my journey.
I was diagnosed with LADA, type 1 last March so very new to all of this. Very grateful for this group and others where I can get input from you all.
Not much to discuss, however, I am tired of T1 Diabetes! I’ve did Injections for fifteen (15) years and on a pump for forty (40) years for a total of fifty-five 55 years, along with using CGMS for eleven (11) years.
Fourteen and a half years
Diagnosed 15 years ago at 50. I’m inspired by those of you who have been dealing with T1D for many decades. It encourages me to hear that you all have managed it so well for so long.
I was diagnosed late in life and suddenly in 2018 with T1D. I’m much more controlled now snd have managed to live with T1D. I wear a sensor and take 2 types of insulin; I am under the care of a wonderful endocrinologist which I see several times per year for follow ups. I also have have access to a diabetic dietician and have followed a personalized eating plan to control my diabetes.
I can honestly say that, although my diabetes has changed my life in so many ways, I’m proud that I have come this far in almost 5 years and have learned to manage my blood glucose levels and maintain a healthy lifestyle with diet and exercises👍