Jul 15, 2024 | T1D Stigma, Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes Stigma: As a (Stigma)tter of Fact Early Diagnosis and Isolation I do not remember a life without diabetes (humble brag?). I was diagnosed at two years old and I did not meet anyone around my age with T1D until I was 18 years old. Being the first kid...
Jul 7, 2024 | T1D Accommodations, T1D in the Workplace, Type 1 Diabetes
Empowering Yourself: Strategies for Success as a T1D Student Employee Going to school with type one diabetes is one thing, but working with type one diabetes is completely another! There’s a unique set of challenges that I’ve encountered in both settings, and I felt...
Jun 28, 2024 | Sports and T1D, Type 1 Diabetes
T1D and Sports: Tips for Success Embracing the Athletic Spirit with T1D Sports and exercise are an extremely important discipline in my life. Inspired by the athletic drive of my marathon-running father, I’ve always kept sports close to my heart. Whether it’s shooting...
Jun 23, 2024 | Transition, Type 1 Diabetes
Being Queer and T1D Embracing My Queer and T1D Identities June is Pride month, and I am so thankful to have been given this opportunity to share some of my experiences as a queer type 1 diabetic! A little bit of background on myself: I was diagnosed with T1D in the...
Jun 15, 2024 | Type 1 Diabetes
From Fear to Empowerment: My Transition to Independence with T1D One of the biggest challenges I think I’ve ever overcome is my fear of needles. I was diagnosed with type one diabetes in October of 2015, when I was 12 years old. I experienced symptoms for around 4...
Jun 3, 2024 | Travel with T1D, Type 1 Diabetes
Hitting the Trails: 5 Tips for Backpacking with Type 1 Diabetes There is nothing quite like standing on a mountain top, only dramatic ridges, green slopes, and rocky cliffs as far as you can see. The experience of hiking through alpine meadows dotted with vibrant...
