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      In your opinion, how helpful is it to see a mental health professional who has a deep understanding of lifelong health conditions?
      I really think it just depends on the person who needs help. Some people may find it extremely useful and others may not find them of much help.
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      In your opinion, how helpful is it to see a mental health professional who has a deep understanding of lifelong health conditions?
      I said helpful because unless they actually have first hand knowledge of your health condition they can't really know.
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      If you have never participated in a diabetes research study, what stops you? Select all that applies to you.
      Back in the 80's I was in an NIH study. But I think now my age (72) ages me out) and my A1C's (5.4-5.8 for the past 20 years or so) exclude me.
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      How many people in your household live with T1D?
      I am the only one in my household who has T1D, but both husband and I live with it.
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      How many people in your household live with T1D?
      I always find questions like this one intriguing. I am the one and only T1D in my family, both sides, going up, down, and wide on my family tree. Then there are T1D warriors in this group (and others on social media) where the T1D with whom I'm interacting has children with T1D, parents, and aunts and uncles as well. In a sense, the data like this are suggesting more than one cause for T1D, possibly multiple conditions that result in T1D.
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      How many people in your household live with T1D?
      ALL of them are forced, given a seat at my T1D "table" whether they wish to be or not. They endure my experiences, their after-effects, the events themselves. Living with us, they are unwilling voyeurs/particip[ents This appears to be a badly worded question. If you meant, does anybody living with you ALSO have the disease T1D as well, you should have asked it that way. The question you kids wrote asks a far different question, by semantic accident it appears....?
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      How many people in your household live with T1D?
      I answered "1" as I have T1D. However, it could be said that if any one person has T1D, everyone in the household is living with T1D. It affects everyone in house, not just the person with it.
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      How many people in your household live with T1D?
      I answered "1" as I have T1D. However, it could be said that if any one person has T1D, everyone in the household is living with T1D. It affects everyone in house, not just the person with it.
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      If you have never participated in a diabetes research study, what stops you? Select all that applies to you.
      I fill out every survey I get and am currently participating in a phase 2 study of a new insulin. Note: I am 67 years old and I am seeing studies that allow up to age 89. Check out tektonresearch.com They have some exciting studies coming up. 😊
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      If you have never participated in a diabetes research study, what stops you? Select all that applies to you.
      I participate every time I find one that wants me.
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      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      If you have never participated in a diabetes research study, what stops you? Select all that applies to you.
      I fill out every survey I get and am currently participating in a phase 2 study of a new insulin. Note: I am 67 years old and I am seeing studies that allow up to age 89. Check out tektonresearch.com They have some exciting studies coming up. 😊
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      How would you rate your overall health?
      I just have to say: Kudos to you. Your story is amazing. Congratulations and while it is simple to write this, I can only imagine the dedication, discipline, and hard work it took.
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      If you have never participated in a diabetes research study, what stops you? Select all that applies to you.
      I participate every time I find one that wants me.
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      I chose Other as the correct choices were not available. N/A — did not have I HAVE participated in diabetes research studies.
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      I have never felt the need to see a mental health professional who has an understanding of lifelong health conditions. I've been T1D for 55 years, but no significant additional diabetic related issues, and have suffered no mental health issues.
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      In your opinion, how helpful is it to see a mental health professional who has a deep understanding of lifelong health conditions?
      Seeing a mental health professional is essential to T1D’s when needed if you want to maintain your healthy relationships with those you love and not burden them with your difficulties. You may not realize how your intermittent anxiety or diabetes distress is affecting others. It is normal to be overwhelmed sometimes with things you cannot control.
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      How would you rate your overall health?
      My first thought is always Excellent. My A1C hovers around 6.2, TIR around 85%. I do yoga, walk an hour at least 3 times per week, garden, keep my own house very clean, eat pretty healthy, weight is below average, BP excellent. Doctors say my eyes and feet deny I have diabetes. But then, I am insulin dependent, so I always bring it down one notch. Oh! To be able to eat gelato everyday. But even with insulin, there are too many other factors that keep me on the straight and narrow. I will get vertigo if I up my sugar/sweets intake.
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    Do you currently use any of the following CGM systems?

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    Do you currently use any of the following insulin pumps?

    Sarah Howard

    Sarah Howard has dedicated her career to supporting the T1D community ever since she was diagnosed with T1D while in college in May 2013. Since then, she has worked for various diabetes organizations, focusing on research, advocacy, and community-building efforts for people with T1D and their loved ones. Sarah is currently the Senior Marketing Manager at T1D Exchange.

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    11 Comments

    1. Martin Fuhrer

      I’m happy with the Freestyle Libre (have been using it for the past three years), and particularly like its thin form factor, and am keen to try the Freestyle Libre 2 as soon as it becomes available. There are recent reports/rumors that smart watches (Apple Watch 7, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4) may be getting non-invasive blood glucose monitoring abilities later this year. Not having to change a sensor every two weeks would be a real game changer, though it will be interesting to see what accuracy these watches provide. https://www.techradar.com/news/apple-watch-7-and-samsung-galaxy-watch-4-both-could-get-potentially-life-saving-new-feature

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. jorie P

      I also use Freestyle 14 and have been happy with it. All it lacks is an alarm feature.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Thomas Cline

      I loved the G5, particularly because I could routinely get at least two weeks out of the sensors — it was actually more accurate the second week of use than during the first, even though one is only supposed to use it one week. But regardless of being happy with the G5, I’ve been forced to switch to the G6 now because the G5 is discontinued. I faced some ridiculousness when I was denied the ability to get G6-compatible transmitters to go with the G6 sensors I was forced to order. I was denied the transmitter simply because I had remaining time on my previous G5 transmitter order, but that transmitter would not work with the new sensors that I was eligible to order. Crazy stupid. Dexcom did give me another four G5 sensors for free (they aren’t much use to Dexcom now anyway!), but if I hadn’t been able to get the G6 transmitter through another avenue, I would have been left with no cushion of time between CGM orders, which I need to feel comfortable, since I have had ordering problems in the past. I would never want to face having no CGM because of a gap in ordering (which did happen one time in the past).

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Michelle Saunders

      I love using the G6. It takes some of the fatigue away from constantly having to check your bs. The only issue is the way insurance companies allow distributors to send them out. I had to trick my current sensor into another 10 days. The reason why, my insurance company isn’t verifying that yes I do have that insurance so they can send them out to me. They should allow for 1-2 more than you need in an order period for any issues. Thankfully Dexcom is great in getting a new sensor or transmitter out quickly if they malfunction.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Sandra Rosborough

      I was so tired and stressed out with not being able to get Dexcom supplies when I needed them that I switched to the Libre2. I wish I had switched earlier. I no longer have problems getting supplies. I also save a bundle of money. Dexcom prices are outrageous in comparison.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Molly Jones

      I am currently using Dexcom G6. I like it the best so far. I have previously used two others listed, G5 and a Medtronic Guardian in 2018.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. Iva Conrad

      I’m relatively new to using a CGM. I just received my second shipment from Dexcom G6. I am a long term T1D (77 years) and resisted having a second item attached to my body. However I really do like having the continuous ability to know where I am blood sugar wise. Now that I live in a retirement community and some else is doing the cooking, it’s the number of carbs to put in my pump is my biggest problem!!

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. Britni Steingard

      Other: Abbott’s Freestyle Libre 2

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Leona Hanson

      I currently don’t have a cgm insurance doesn’t cover it but I here my insurance will cover it starting in April

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. Kristen Clifford

      I have the Medtronic Enlite.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    11. Sandra Rosborough

      Libre2 is easy accurate and much cheaper than anything Dexcom has in the market in USA right now. I was with Dexcom for 8 years before switching.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply

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