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      If you or someone in your family has T1D, have other members of your family been screened for T1D autoantibodies? If not, do you think your family would be willing to be screened for T1D autoantibodies?
      I was born in 1939 and had many childhood illnesses. Three different kinds of measles and tonsils removed before I was 5 years old, then mumps and chickenpox when I was 5. While recovering from the mumps and chickenpox, I began showing the symptoms of very high blood sugar. Three doctors examined me and they were not able to make a diagnosis. I had lost much weight, and I had stopped eating. I did not have an appetite. It was almost impossible for me to walk. A fourth doctor had my blood tested and he made the diagnosis. While receiving pork insulin I finally began to recover a few days after my sixth birthday. I did not have ant relatives with diabetes. I think the childhood diseases caused internal damage and that was the cause of my diabetes. At the present time there are still no type one diabetics among my relatives. I do not believe it is necessary for my children and grandchildren to be screened for T1D autoantibodies.
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      Hi Kristen, thanks so much for your feedback. We do plan to continue questions and education on T1D screening. The constantly evolving clinical trials and FDA-approved therapies that offer the potential to intervene, delay —— and hopefully some day prevent —— T1D are only effective if children are being screened for the earliest stages of T1D. Without screening, we cannot delay or prevent T1D. We do offer "No, my family members have no been screened" as an option. We appreciate your passion as a person affected by T1D and hope you enjoy our other daily questions. All the best, The T1D Exchange team
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      Hi Kristen, thanks so much for your feedback. We do plan to continue questions and education on T1D screening. The constantly evolving clinical trials and FDA-approved therapies that offer the potential to intervene, delay —— and hopefully some day prevent —— T1D are only effective if children are being screened for the earliest stages of T1D. Without screening, we cannot delay or prevent T1D. We do offer "No, my family members have no been screened" as an option. We appreciate your passion as a person affected by T1D and hope you enjoy our other daily questions. All the best, The T1D Exchange team
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      Hi Kristen, thanks so much for your feedback. We do plan to continue questions and education on T1D screening. The constantly evolving clinical trials and FDA-approved therapies that offer the potential to intervene, delay —— and hopefully some day prevent —— T1D are only effective if children are being screened for the earliest stages of T1D. Without screening, we cannot delay or prevent T1D. We do offer "No, my family members have no been screened" as an option. We appreciate your passion as a person affected by T1D and hope you enjoy our other daily questions. All the best, The T1D Exchange team
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      I was born in 1939 and had many childhood illnesses. Three different kinds of measles and tonsils removed before I was 5 years old, then mumps and chickenpox when I was 5. While recovering from the mumps and chickenpox, I began showing the symptoms of very high blood sugar. Three doctors examined me and they were not able to make a diagnosis. I had lost much weight, and I had stopped eating. I did not have an appetite. It was almost impossible for me to walk. A fourth doctor had my blood tested and he made the diagnosis. While receiving pork insulin I finally began to recover a few days after my sixth birthday. I did not have ant relatives with diabetes. I think the childhood diseases caused internal damage and that was the cause of my diabetes. At the present time there are still no type one diabetics among my relatives. I do not believe it is necessary for my children and grandchildren to be screened for T1D autoantibodies.
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      my siblings & parents are older (like me) and they've never expressed any interest in getting tested. my nieces and nephews have never said anything either
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    Do you do anything special to acknowledge the anniversary of your diabetes diagnosis?

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    In the past 5 years, have you participated in a T1D research study that tested out a potential new device, drug, process, or other intervention?

    Sarah Howard

    Sarah Howard (nee Tackett) 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 Manager of Marketing at T1D Exchange. Sarah and her husband live in NYC with their cat Gracie. In her spare time, she enjoys doing comedy, taking dance classes, visiting art museums, and exploring different neighborhoods in NYC.

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    62 Comments

    1. LizB

      Not most years but I think every 5 years deserves something I don’t usually eat. This year (35th) was cheesecake and it was worth it!

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      1. Joan Fray

        Good idea! I’ll have a hot fudge sundae when I hit 65 years…at least a few bites!

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    2. Molly Jones

      The Christmas season marks the anniversary of my epilepsy, previous cancer and diabetes dx along with many family members deaths.
      I mark this as anniversary as a time to enjoy my limited time in a decaying body on Earth!

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      1. sweet charlie

        I am so sorry Molly !!! my heart is with you !!

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    3. Britni

      I chose “other.” My diagnosis was close enough to my birthday that I kind of lump the two together.

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    4. Robert Kovalik

      I just passed 48 years, hope to pass 50.

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      1. Joan Fray

        You go girl!

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      2. Joan Fray

        Oops. You go guy!

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      3. sweet charlie

        you will, and more!!

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    5. Janice Bohn

      Diagnosis date is not a special date for me.

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    6. john36m

      I do not even know the exact date. It was October 1964. (I think?) My doctor (GP) is long since deceased. I contacted the hospital, and if they had any records left they would have been in boxes in some offsite storage facility.

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      1. sweet charlie

        Joslin wanted proof ofmy diag. of 1953… my Docs were all dead….

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      2. Joan Fray

        I sent for my file from the clinic where I was diagnosed. (1962), They sent it to me in about a month. Used it for the 50 year medal.

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    7. Danele Smith

      It’s not a celebration… just an extra day to let our daughter do fun things she wants to do.. to make it a positive.. not a negative. She deserves an additional special day for all her frustrations and stresses through the year.

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      1. StPetie

        Now THAT is how a good Mom thinks. I freakin’ loved that comment. Good for you, Ms. Smith.

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    8. Vivian Moon

      I guess I have missed something! Why would it be something to celebrate? Do you celebrate a cancer diagnosis or any other disease diagnosis? And promote it?

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    9. cynthia jaworski

      I said “no.” However, I celebrate each birthday as a milestone of survival and an excuse to have fun.

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    10. Kevin McCue

      This anniversary is not one to celebrate

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    11. Lawrence S.

      I’m proud that I’ve survived another year. But, I’m sorry folks, having Diabetes is not something to celebrate. It’s a disease.

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    12. Nevin Bowman

      No. I know the year, but other than that I have no idea on what date I became a diabetic.

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    13. Liz Avery

      I too had a Christmas season diagnosis; 66 years ago. Makes me melancholy.

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      1. sweet charlie

        Liz, at what age ??

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    14. Joan Fray

      I usually have a glass of champagne and toast my parents. My dad had Type1, but he still got married, became a pediatrician, had two kids and lived a very active , but short, life. I thank them for having me. T1d be damned!

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    15. mbulzomi@optonline.net

      It was 55 years ago. I would rather forget “Period”.

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    16. RegMunro

      I’m not even certain of the date, just know it was between 15 December 1965 and 15 January 1966

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    17. Bea Anderson

      Special meaning it is automatically announced on computer calendar like a birthday.

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    18. Jim Andrews

      Being 55 years ago, I do not know the exact date, only that it was probably in January of 1967. I do not celebrate it but I do take pause to be thankful that I suffer no complications.

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      1. sweet charlie

        Celebrate by passing this info to newly diagnosed..

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    19. E24murph@gmail.com

      I haven’t had an anniversary yet and I am not sure if I am going to acknowledge it or not yet.

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    20. Modee

      “No” only because there wasn’t a “hell no” option.

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    21. Ken Raiche

      I remember it well Dec 13 1973 and honestly it’s really not something I celebrate.

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    22. Tom Caesar

      I acknowledge by dressing completely in black! Ha!

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    23. Sue Martin

      I think about it and note the passing years. It’s also my dad’s birthday.

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    24. Barb Robertson

      I was diagnosed on my 10th birthday…so yes I do celebrate both my birthday and how many years I’ve been diabetic—-60 this year with no complications 🙂

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      1. sweet charlie

        Yes me also 90/69… no complicatations.. why not others HOPE..

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      2. Joan Fray

        Me too! 72/60. Woo hoo forall of us!

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    25. Carol Meares

      I was dx’d the day before my birthday so I celebrate my birthday.

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    26. Bob Durstenfeld

      No, but I do celebrate each day of life.

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    27. persevereT1D52

      I’ve never understood why people acknowledged their diagnosis date. Are they celebrating? Maybe it’s a negative perspective but even if it’s a “yay I made it one more year” feels off to me.

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      1. sweet charlie

        I broadcast my age [90] and T1D years [69] to give HOPE to any Newbees… and it has helped !!

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    28. marge slater

      Heck NOOOOO!!

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    29. Natalie Daley

      It was my 40th birthday present. Maybe that’s why I’m not fond of birthday celebrations.

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    30. Amanda Barras

      I was 4, I don’t know the date only a month range where I was dx, and I don’t find it anything to celebrate.

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    31. Becky Hertz

      I was diagnosed and I’d may/beginning of June. I don’t even know what day I would acknowledge.

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    32. Patricia Dalrymple

      Nope – I don’t celebrate things I would rather forget, like the 7 operations due to a benign tumor when they removed my right nostril or my hysterectomy 😏

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    33. Maurine Bowser

      I celebrate milestone anniversaries -50 yrs with diabetes and will in 3 yrs for my 60th year with the diabetes. I am proud I am still around. It is something to celebrate.

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      1. sweet charlie

        YES!!!

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    34. Tina Roberts

      To me, it is not something to celebrate. It stinks! I’m not happy about it one bit. Jeez.

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      1. sweet charlie

        Tina, I celebrate that I have surived [now 69 years] with this monkey in my life of 90 years!!!

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    35. Tina Roberts

      I’m pretty disgusted this question was even asked.

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    36. KarenM6

      This year I hit the 50-year mark.
      I don’t “celebrate”… But, I do think having some sort of mental self-high-five for surviving this long is in order.
      Celebrate might be the wrong word… what about “acknowledgment” or “memorialize”?
      I don’t normally acknowledge such a thing (which was a life and brain-changing traumatic event for me), but this was a special year. I have been more vocal in telling people how long I’ve been diabetic… almost like a stereotypical parent who shows their kids’ photos to all and sundry. ;p
      That is my “celebration”… that I’ve survived! No party or balloons or oddly-specific Hallmark cards… but the congratulations all of us deserve for dealing with diabetes!!

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      1. KarenM6

        Sorry, t1dexchange! I picked up “celebrate” from other posts and didn’t re-read the question.

        Here’s how I see it: It’s not an acknowledgment of getting the disease, it’s an acknowledgement of survival.
        (And, that crazy “positive” for me… I’m usually the downer in the room! LOL)

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    37. Jmmattco@gmail.com

      No, but I wish my sister Happy Birthday that day, lol. I really spoiled her special 10th birthday dinner going into DKA and being diagnosed/hospitalized.

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    38. ConnieT1D62

      Not really. However, I did celebrate when I hit year 50 in December 2012 with the Joslin bronze medal and a Lilly Silver medal. My thoughts and feelings were that I deserved to be awarded recognition for living with diabetes for 50 years! And this year I will pass the 60 year diaversary mark!

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      1. Christina Trudo

        Me too Connie, 60 years in July. cheers.

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    39. Steven Gill

      Every curse has a blessing. I was diagnosed TYPE 2 May 28, 1998. My older sister passed away from cancer May 23, 1998. She had a good attitude, worried for her boys, brought us boys (her 5 brothers) closer.

      I watched my mother and brothers mourn, made me work harder, read everything I could, to live through diabetes. So my “anniversary ” isn’t so much about me. But yeah I’ll remember it.

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    40. Phyllis Biederman

      Since it’s on July 4th, there’s always a toast to being here to enjoy the fireworks, with a heartier celebration on more significant years (ie, half century). This year I’ll celebrate 56 years with amazing challenges and opportunities to beat the odds!

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    41. Mary Ann Sayers

      No, but I did receive the 50 year medal at Joslin Clinic for living with type 1 diabetes for 50 years. That was 18 years ago.

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    42. Janis Senungetuk

      In 2015 on my 60th yr. living w T1 I attended my first diabetes conference with 90+ other adults. It was a very significant experience, enabling long lasting friendships with others I had only met online. I congratulate others who announce their “diaversaries” on social media because I think each day is a victory of survival. Perhaps in 3 years, if I’m able, I’ll do something to celebrate 70 years of life w T1.

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    43. Christina Trudo

      Since my mid 20’s when my therapist encouraged me to think of ways my diabetes has been a positive force, to celebrate. Got my ears pierced the first year (doctors had always discouraged that) but soon ran out of safer acts of rebellion and now I just try to do something fun and maybe different. It’s 60 years on July 19, I’ll have to come up with something special.

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    44. Jim Cobbe

      I’m not even sure of the month it happened, let alone the date. It was on a Friday evening in late southern hemisphere autumn, that I know, but more precisely I don’t believe I could figure out (and any records were long ago lost). St Joseph’s Hospital, Roma, Lesotho, in 1975.

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    45. Cheryl Seibert

      No, I spend too much time dealing with my 56 years of T1D, so the anniversary is a non-event.

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