Age: 36 Year Diagnosed: 1996 Location: Temecula, Ca
“I met my wife, Hannah and within about 7 days of knowing each other we got married, not much time to tell her about diabetes...I remember walking quickly down the stairs and my pump tubbing got ripped out on the handrail. I kinda tried to play it cool and quiet about my diabetes back then so when that sucker got ripped out I remember looking at her like oh crap...this is awkward.
For most of my 21 years with T1D I felt isolated and alone, it wasn't until I got connected with the T1D community online that I finally took huge leaps forward with my diabetes management and confidence. It became way easier to show off my fancy devices and open up about this part of my life. I no longer wanted to keep it quiet. It has been amazing sharing helpful tips, information and being an advocate for T1D!
Some advice would be to get involved in community! You'll learn so much from other T1D's and family's living with it.”