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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 10 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 10 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 10 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 10 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 10 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 10 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 10 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 10 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 10 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 10 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 10 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 10 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 10 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 10 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 10 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 10 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 10 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      The resources I use in managing my glucose levels once sick is my own personal experience after living with t1d for 46 years
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Just did what makes sense to me- eating less carbs, watching blood glucose more often and taking corrections as needed. Also some level of activity if possible.
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Been type 1 since the early 80's learned self management as therapies changed. Unless hospitalized(which I never am anymore) I decide how much insulin to put in my body based on my on going experience with the 1000's of reasons I may need more or less of it. I do love my pump, insulin and CGM so I guess I have to tell the doctor what I do once a year. .. I just keep throwing info and facts he isn't up on till he gets a glazed over look on his face and writes my scripts. I find the most inconvenient part of diabetes is all the people that want to help but don't know much about everyday life with the disease. And NO I do not want to join a discussion group!
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Many times I have needed to adjust insulin intake amount in order to cope with illness, but only rarely needed outside help. In the early 1970’s I made some mistakes managing influenza. My BG went very high (no meter available for testing at home), and I ended up in the hospital then.
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Except for those brand new at this, we all know the drill. We know that we need to be flexible, make adjustments, and pay attention.
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      only time that I have been sick was when I got COVID during Jan '22. my sugars were going crazy high and I couldn't understand why but when I tested positive for COVID, in retrospect it made sense.
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    When you (or your child) were diagnosed with T1D, for how long were you in the hospital?

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    142 Comments

    1. jo

      I was not hospitalized

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    2. Patricia Van Fleet

      I had a pediatrician and general practitioner fighting over who would be in charge of me. 1965. I was 15. They then couldn’t decide if I was T1D or T2D! I spent an entire week on metformin. Thank God I spent most of that time asleep. Maybe I was in a coma. Who knows. It is quite clear to me neither of them was treating me. They only fought over control of me. I left without any training other than sticking an orange one time. I was at a loss. Mom knew not to serve me sugar. We knew no diabetics. I was alone. I had to
      Pay for my own insulin and care needs. Mom and dad only fought over what side of the family caused this diagnosis. Neither were any help or support. Public library had a couple of books on diabetes that I read cover to cover. It wasn’t until the ADA magazine came out that I really realized I was not the only one with T1D.

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      1. jamesmpii

        Thank you for sharing your story. I am only recently diagnosed, last year on my 62 birthday. The strength you must have had since 1965 is inspirational.

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    3. T1diabetic

      51 years ago, a week in the hospital was the only option!
      3 blood draws per day was the basis for long lasting insulin dosage—along with diet.
      Seems prehistoric now!

      2 weeks ago Log in to Reply
    4. jamesmpii

      Like many have written, I wasn’t hospitalized at all. That really should be a choice in the poll.

      2 weeks ago Log in to Reply
    5. Jane Cerullo

      Have never been in hospital for my LADA. Was diagnosed as type 2 but I was sure that was misdiagnosed. My fasting BS was 139. Two years later finally diagnosed as adult type 1. Never let it get out of control. A1c was always below 6.5 and for past 15 years has been around 5.6

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    6. Jen Farley

      In the 80’s they kept you for a 2 week education period. Had to read a book and take a test, give my mom shots of water. Then give my self shots of water till they trusted me with insulin. It was a very crazy time as a teenager.

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    7. Becky Hertz

      Diagnosed in 1974 at 14. I don’t really remember how long I was in, 2-3 days only.

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    8. Milly Bassett

      I was not in the hospital. I was 16 years old and my Dad’s company had a Health mobile truck set up for employees and their family to have free exams. This included blood work. Mine came back showing glucose. My father took me to a doctor and they did further testing. That’s when I was diagnosed as a type 1. I did not have any symptoms and I don’t recall how high it was. I felt ok. My parents couldn’t believe it. They were in denial because they went back in the family history and nobody in the family had diabetes. It was difficult for them to accept and that made it hard on me to try to learn my new life.

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    9. Mark Fuller

      I was never hospitalized.

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    10. Glenda Schuessler

      Never hospitalized. Diagnosed at age 40.

      2 weeks ago Log in to Reply
      1. Christina Luby

        Same! And diagnosed at age 38!!!

        2 weeks ago Log in to Reply
      2. Michael Andrews

        Same…and also at 38 (6 yrs and counting). They ran me around my Primary Care Physician’s office, getting me all my supplies before setting me down in a Diabetes Educator’s office. No Hospital needed.

        2 weeks ago Log in to Reply
    11. Alison Cole

      Zero days

      2 weeks ago Log in to Reply
    12. Christina Luby

      I was diagnosed outpatient after having elevated fasting glucose then abnormal A1c and positive antibodies

      2 weeks ago Log in to Reply
    13. Eve Rabbiner

      4 days, mostly spent getting my electrolytes in balance.

      2 weeks ago Log in to Reply
    14. KarenM6

      I was diagnosed at 5 and was in the hospital for a month between American Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
      My diagnosis was a traumatic experience: being called a liar and a hypochondriac at 5 tends to have emotional repercussions.
      Then, because, back then, parents couldn’t stay, my 5-year-old brain considered that I was left there alone to manage my own safety etc.
      I’m very glad that things have improved over the years!

      As an aside… I’ve seen a few comments in the last month’s worth of questions of the Joslin 50 year medalists. I _would_ be a medalist if they didn’t insist on paperwork or statements that are difficult to impossible to get. When I went to the website to see about a medal, the fact that they wouldn’t take my word for when I was diagnosed was a bit triggering… like being called a liar all over again. I decided the medal wasn’t worth the emotional hassle and the hassle of trying to track down people who were alive back then and could give me a statement. I decided to give myself a medal! ;p šŸ˜€ ;p

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    15. Ardnfast

      I was never in hospital.

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    16. Brian Vodehnal

      Never made it to the point of hospitalization.

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    17. Patricia Kilwein

      Iwas in my early 50’s when diagnosed with T1D. Never was hospitalized for it. That is why my private ins at that time had a fit about approving a pump, sensor, or any supplies. I had to wait years and jump through many hoops to finally get a pump, then a couple more years for a sensor!

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    18. PamK

      I was only 2 years old, so I really do not know how long I was in the hospital.

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      1. PamK

        Wow! After reading through the comments I thought I should clarify, I was hospitalized when i was diagnosed. I think in the early ’60’s that was standard. I just don’t know for how long.

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    19. Megan Ritchie

      Diagnosed by family practitioner. Never admitted to hospital.

      2 weeks ago Log in to Reply
    20. Brad Larson

      Lost 10 kilos in two weeks, spent 2-3 days at UCLA medical center. The endocrinologist insisted I learn about food values, in addition to the training. (1970)

      2 weeks ago Log in to Reply
    21. JuJuB

      Eight days in October 1970. I was several months shy of 4 years old, and these are my earliest memories. I remember having a board strapped to my right arm, ostensibly to hold the IV in place. (My mother told me that I asked how I broke my arm.) I also remember having a roommate who needed an oxygen tent, and wished I could be in there with her because it looked like fun. Finally, I remember an unpleasant nurse roughly turning me onto my tummy to take my temperature rectally. I clenched and refused and she yelled at me and told me the doctor would have to come in. I still refused and the doctor never came. It took me YEARS to recognize that the shame I felt about that should have been directed toward her BS behavior.

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    22. Patricia Dalrymple

      I’m not sure why zero was not an option. I knew when I went to the doctor I had it. Ignored the symptoms until I dropped 10 lbs without trying and couldn’t bury my head in the sand anymore. Are a big piece of chocolate cake before I went because I figured that’s the last time I would be able to. Luckily, I am in control and can still have desserts every once in a while.

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      1. Patricia Dalrymple

        Ate

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    23. Debbie Knowles

      I became a T1D after having Whipple surgery. I was in the hospital for 11 days.

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    24. Susan Brinkhaus

      Diagnosed at a Dr visit. No hospitalizations

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