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My first year being T1D

derivadow

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Hi, it is almost my first diaversary (T1DM September 2019, aged 47).

All in all the last year or so feels like a curates egg to me. I’m probably otherwise healthier than I’ve been for years but: I’m diabetic, I wasn’t this time last year; we’re in the middle of a pandemic etc.

I sometimes find that writing helpful, helps me order my thoughts. So I wrote this;

https://medium.com/@derivadow/one-year-on-8df84fea701b


I thought others might enjoy it; might find some solace in shared experiences. In any case it’s my last year plus a dash of politics, history of medicine and gaming.
 
I like the blog!

Just to make sure, you are aware your identity is clear from your blog, aren't you? No problem but I thought to ask, seeing as you use an anonimised profile on here.

Keep it up, sounds like you've got a strong hold on your diabetes!
 
Thank you and thanks for pointing that out. Yes I’m ok with people knowing who I am (here and there). Also I can think of no other forum I’m part of where anyone would point this out
 
derivadow said:
Thank you and thanks for pointing that out. Yes I’m ok with people knowing who I am (here and there). Also I can think of no other forum I’m part of where anyone would point this out
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@derivadow blog is pretty good. You seem to have "got this" I am 49 years in and am still learning new things on a weekly basis ----- well it may be monthly now lol.
Does it get any easier.....? Hmmmmm for long termers then yes, without a doubt it is a million times easier now with all the tech available to help
 
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