In addition to T1D, how many other autoimmune diseases do you have? Tell us which ones in the comments.

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- 9 hours, 42 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Long time ago - told there were certain occupations I would not be allowed to do because if T1D. Pilot, air traffic controller, military, etc.
- 11 hours, 42 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  My grandma told me u could never have kid. I had two successful pregnancies.
- 11 hours, 43 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Oh my goodness… yes! As a child I was often reminded of my limitations because of diabetes. I’m hopeful that those misconceptions about T1D have changed over the decades.
- 11 hours, 44 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Me too! 2kids and now soon to be 6 grandchildren. We just persevere, don’t we.
- 11 hours, 44 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  I was diagnosed with t1 41 years ago. I was told to NOT have children. But I did not listen and had two healthy children.
- 12 hours, 35 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Long time ago - told there were certain occupations I would not be allowed to do because if T1D. Pilot, air traffic controller, military, etc.
- 15 hours, 30 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Oh my goodness… yes! As a child I was often reminded of my limitations because of diabetes. I’m hopeful that those misconceptions about T1D have changed over the decades.
- 15 hours, 35 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Long time ago - told there were certain occupations I would not be allowed to do because if T1D. Pilot, air traffic controller, military, etc.
- 17 hours, 15 minutes ago
  
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  Between your regular T1D care visits, what questions tend to come up that you wish you could ask a diabetes expert? Share your thoughts in the comments.
  Is there a formula for how much more insulin to take when getting a steroid shot?
- 17 hours, 15 minutes ago
  
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  Between your regular T1D care visits, what questions tend to come up that you wish you could ask a diabetes expert? Share your thoughts in the comments.
  Dealing with wild bg swings.
- 17 hours, 47 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Long time ago - told there were certain occupations I would not be allowed to do because if T1D. Pilot, air traffic controller, military, etc.
- 18 hours, 18 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Possess a Class A driver's license. Would allow u to drive a bus.
- 18 hours, 18 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  YES, DONATE PLASMA for the production of IGG. My wife is immune compromised with CVID. I was extremely disappointed when the technical support nurse basically said No you’re on insulin and it’s not filtered out during the washing process.
- 19 hours, 52 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  I was diagnosed with t1 41 years ago. I was told to NOT have children. But I did not listen and had two healthy children.
- 20 hours, 50 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  I was diagnosed with t1 41 years ago. I was told to NOT have children. But I did not listen and had two healthy children.
- 20 hours, 51 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Maybe not a physical restriction, but decades ago I was told I was ineligible to get a pilot’s license.
- 20 hours, 51 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Long time ago - told there were certain occupations I would not be allowed to do because if T1D. Pilot, air traffic controller, military, etc.
- 21 hours, 2 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Maybe not a physical restriction, but decades ago I was told I was ineligible to get a pilot’s license.
- 21 hours, 27 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Maybe not a physical restriction, but decades ago I was told I was ineligible to get a pilot’s license.
- 21 hours, 29 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Maybe not a physical restriction, but decades ago I was told I was ineligible to get a pilot’s license.
- 21 hours, 29 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Yes. It had to do with a job that required me to drive delivery vans to clean and park them on the company's lot.
- 21 hours, 29 minutes ago
  
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  Have you ever been told you couldn’t physically do something because you live with diabetes?
  Long time ago - told there were certain occupations I would not be allowed to do because if T1D. Pilot, air traffic controller, military, etc.
- 1 day, 10 hours ago
  
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  Between your regular T1D care visits, what questions tend to come up that you wish you could ask a diabetes expert? Share your thoughts in the comments.
  Being at high risk for dementia (both genetic and behavioral) and at an advanced age while still making very complex decisions about pump, CGM, and data issues Phew! What a premise! Is the optimal strategy for T1D management most likely to be MDI by caregivers in assisted living?
- 1 day, 11 hours ago
  
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  Between your regular T1D care visits, what questions tend to come up that you wish you could ask a diabetes expert? Share your thoughts in the comments.
  Being at high risk for dementia (both genetic and behavioral) and at an advanced age while still making very complex decisions about pump, CGM, and data issues Phew! What a premise! Is the optimal strategy for T1D management most likely to be MDI by caregivers in assisted living?
- 1 day, 18 hours ago
  
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  Between your regular T1D care visits, what questions tend to come up that you wish you could ask a diabetes expert? Share your thoughts in the comments.
  It's rare I have questions, but if I do, I send a message to my Endocrinologist, and she responds quickly.
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In addition to T1D, how many other autoimmune diseases do you have? Tell us which ones in the comments.

Which of these factors are most important for you when selecting an insulin pump/automated insulin delivery system? Select all that apply.

Sarah Howard

Sarah Howard has worked in the diabetes research field 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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