At DHF, we understand the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes – pun intended! We admire the youth we work with who bravely confront T1D, refusing to let T1D stand in the way of them achieving their dreams. Our blog is a platform for these inspiring individuals to share their stories of triumph through the day to day challenges of navigating life with Type 1 diabetes. We are excited to feature their stories, not only to inspire and inform but also to remind everyone in the diabetes community that they are not alone. Let’s celebrate resilience, exchange stories, and form a supportive community that celebrates youth who truly are greater than T1D!
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Greater Than T1D
The Impact of T1D Mentorship and My Personal Diabetes Management
Kyla shares her journey of living with type 1 diabetes, the challenges of diabetes management, and the powerful impact of peer support through T1D mentorship.
More Than Blood Sugar: Finding Balance with T1D
More Than Blood Sugar: Finding Balance with T1D Living with diabetes can feel like juggling a...
Preparing for an Empty Nest: Transition Tips for T1D Caregivers
Preparing for an Empty Nest: Transition Tips for T1D Caregivers – Andrew and Debby share their experience and offer tips on transition planning and more…
Finding Your T1D Community
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or years into your journey, one of the most powerful ways to navigate the ups and downs of T1D is by finding a T1D community that…
Walking for Change: My T1D Journey of Resilience, Science, and Advocacy
Walking for Change: My T1D Journey of Resilience, Science & Advocacy – Having lived with Type 1 Diabetes for over 7.5 years, there’s one thing it has taught me…
Managing Diabetes in the Workplace: My Journey as an Educational Assistant
Managing Diabetes In the Workplace: As a person living with diabetes, it is important to remember that it is your legal right to have accommodations in put place.
Not So Universal: The Reality of Universal Healthcare for Canadians with Diabetes
Not So Universal: In this blog we explore the inequalities in diabetes healthcare that creates a divide in quality of life and health outcomes in Canada.
Turning My T1D Story into a Business: The Creation of Sugardrop Co.
Turning My T1D Story into a Business: The Creation of Sugardrop Co. – That little phrase sparked an idea that would turn into something bigger than I ever imagined.
How to Choose an Adult Care Team
How to Choose an Adult Care Team that Supports Your T1D Management: Assess which clinic best fits your needs and helps you to feel empowered in your diabetes management.
Redefining “Normal” in My Diabetes Story
I would tell myself stories of perfection. Maybe, if I could constantly keep my blood sugar in control through harsh ratios, bolusing, and obsessive control, I would be Normal again.
The Importance of Self-Advocacy in the Transition to Adult Diabetes Care
Transitioning from a pediatric diabetic clinic to an adult diabetic clinic can be a daunting experience. For many T1Ds, this signifies a shift not only in healthcare providers, but also in the approach to managing their diabetes.
T1D Technology: Turning Challenges into Opportunities for Change
I was introduced to new tech that helped improve ease of treatment, like glucose monitors and insulin pumps. As I began using this tech, I grew frustrated with the excessive plastic waste it created.
T1D Community: Diabuddies are the Best Friends!
I was the only kid in my whole elementary school with Type 1 diabetes. So when I finally got to high school and saw a DEXCOM on the arm of one of my classmates, I immediately jumped at the opportunity to make a diabuddy.
Navigating Relationships During your Transition
I’ve always been pretty open about the diabetes stuff. People honestly just want to know more. And when I tell them, they usually ask me how it works, and I can explain the science to them and what I do…
Arlene & Rafael’s Transition Story: Letting Go
The term ‘letting go’ means different things to different people, and the actual process of ‘letting go’ looks different for every family. We asked Arlene and Rafael to share their own story of navigating their son’s transition to university.
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