24 Lessons In 24 Years with Type 1 Diabetes

[@davidwilliams8630]

Thank you for posting such an honest and open view. As a parent of a 16 year daughter with T1 it is daunting and we worry constantly for her and her future. At 16 she is body conscious, thinking about boys, desperately wanting to be exactly the same as all her friends. You hit the nail on the head that although in itself T1 is invisible the devices she wears (G6 & Tandem) are a very visible reminder of what she is going through. Thanks again for posting, you are all amazingly strong people and we are sooooo proud of her we can't out it into words. Stay safe everyone.

[@JenGrieves]

Hi David! Thank you so much for your comments and for taking the time to watch this video, I appreciate it. I can remember/relate to all of the things your daughter is currently feeling. I went through all of those wobbles and although mine were slightly different from the ones my friends were having due to my type 1, I don't think I was going through them alone by any means. It sounds like you're all handling her diabetes with amazing strength while not letting it stop her living her life and really in my opinion that is the key to it not taking over - as well as taking it all one day at a time. She sounds like an incredible credit to you. Sending virtual hugs, take care

[@SandyGray-t8t]

I'm a T1D for 38 years. Diabetes is a lodger who doesn't pay the rent. We are lucky now that there is technology available to make life more comfortable. I remember starting bg tests pre-meters when you had to compare the colour on the test strip with a colour chart on a Visidex bottle. Thank you, Jen for saying things that i thought was just in my mind. One of the best things to have with diabetes is a sense of humour! Without it, diabetes is much harder to cope with. Thank you again! 🙂

[@courtneyrobinson3465]

Ahhh I laughed so much when you spoke about how many decisions we make and sped up the vlog..story of our lives😁

[@JenGrieves]

Hahaha it sounds like I'm making it up, but we all know it too well 😂

[@ShesDiabetic]

Jen Jen Jen Jen Jen....oh my goodness. Where do I even begin? I saved this video for a day when I knew I was going to need it - truly a moment that I knew this video would hold my heart and give me strength and oh - for sure it did. You points were perfect and excellent, the fact that the video is 24 minutes is such a satisfying fact, and the hand drawn titles...YES 😍 - but most of all and what makes this video so perfect and just like a virtual hug of understanding and joy is you - your warmth, your sense of humour, the compassion that just oozes out of your every pore. Thank you. Truly. What a fantastic video. Well, well, well done. And again. Thank. YOU! ❤️💙

[@JenGrieves]

Haha I would LOVE to say I planned the 24 minutes thing... was worried it was too long but now I'm calling it poetry yehhhhh?! 😘 On a serious note thank you for sticking through it and I'm so pleased that the virtual hug was received as intended. Thank you for being here alongside me and showing me even greater lessons! xx

[@Dennis-lp7xe]

What I have learned from t1 is being thankful about the small things. My priorities has changed since my diagnosis 2 years ago in a way I would never think of. Happy Diaversery

[@JenGrieves]

That's such a powerful way to look at things, I totally agree with you and well done for two years! Every day deserves credit with this thing. Take care and thank you for watching

[@philedgar9745]

re: Point 12. You are life saver Jen! I've always buried my head in the sand when it comes to listening to other diabetics, discussing their stories, experiences & insights in fear of hearing the horror stories that I've been avoiding hearing my whole diabetic life. Almost living my life in denial, but since being introduced to your Podcast, you have really my altered my thinking on that whole thing, much more so than any of the doctors or nurses I've met. Delighted to find you on YT now too. You are a guru Jen, I'll certainly give you the credit! Keep it up! I love it :)

[@John27686]

Thank you for the video. Recently diagnosed (about nine months ago) and this was very refreshing to hear. Please keep up the amazing work.

[@sarahchakchak8650]

I always buy myself a gift on my diversely it’s thirty four years this year and still learning . Thank u for your channel x

[@jimmichener6970]

Awesome job! LMAO and nodding in agreement on so many things! Coming up on my 49 year diaversary. (sp?) Enjoying your vids, very informative!

[@illiabahour7308]

I absolutely LOVE this video :) I totally agree with everything you said. And despite it being hard living with diabetes, often more times than not, it taught me sooo much. I am really grateful for the way it made me grow as a person and a human being. And absolutely appreciate all the lessons I've learned till now and will continue to learn.

[@BettyandtheBees]

Brill video. You've always been a voice for diabetes. Love how real you are about this crazy life we live, but always positive too. I don't know anyone with diabetes so it's a life saver having someone out there to relate to. Really appreciate all the work you put into this channel, it makes a huge difference. "We are ninjas" - Jen, 2020 "Pizzzzzzzza" - also Jen, 2020 I think you might be Michaelangelo 😂

[@JenGrieves]

Haha wonderful comment as always, thank you! I'm sorry you don't have anyone to talk to IRL, but the diabetes community is definitely a good next best alternative! I really appreciate you for watching and being so encouraging of my silly ninja/pizza/spending far too long drawing captions ways! Sending big hugs x

[@RobertLewington]

As ever love your honesty and real world attitude. Too easy to not give ourselves credit for all we achieve living with this condition. Hypo hangry love that so true. Thank you for humour and information.

[@JenGrieves]

Love this so much, thank you as always for your support!

[@brokewood6036]

Beautiful !! The struggle is real! Thank you!

[@hornby99999]

Wish I had seen this amazing video a year ago - Thank you x

[@fionanicholson2148]

Thank you Jen! Always need to be reminded of the positives

[@JenGrieves]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@michellemancini6451]

Well said!!! I'm currently in my 46 year of t1d. ;)

[@voyoffice]

I'm diabetic for 2 years now! I learned a lot from you! Many thanks!

[@christopherking70]

Thank you Jen, another great video. Your channel is such a great find, it makes me feel I'm not alone with this damn diabetes thing, however I do wish I was the only one. #wearenijas

[@JenGrieves]

Thanks as always Chris, super appreciate that! This damn diabetes thing is certainly a pickle at times! Hope you're doing ok

[@fordmodela3641]

I watch you when I need a pickup moment. Thanks for all that you do!

[@JenGrieves]

That's so lovely, thank you

[@martincarter2059]

Thanks for this vidio Jen Im coming up 24yrs as well in January. You words are very meaningful and true.

[@JenGrieves]

Aw thank you so much, and good on you for 23.5 years of solid effort!

[@sparticus180]

Well done jen happy diversary im 16 years in its been a struggle sometimes but after your freestyle libre video i went and got one and its changed my life thanks to you you are an inspiration to me and our diabetes community well done 😁

[@Jonathan-bo7ef]

Happy Diaversary! You are an absolute champion of the cause. Thank you Jen 🙏

[@JenGrieves]

Aw thank you so much! I appreciate that, all the best to you too 😊

[@imanmohammad1317]

Thank you..

[@anthonygrodecki7968]

Hi hopefully you or someone from the community may be able to help me. I am type1 for 40 years. I am struggling with dawn effect. I do high impact exercise 3 times per week with cycle/walking daily. I eat 20g am 50g lunch zero evening. 28units night time at 6pm quick acting to cover carbs and blood sugar. Yes I am on statins 20mg. Any ideas how to reduce highs in the am?

[@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690]

My oldest daughter who is 11 yrs old just got diagnosed with type 1 in March she's really frustrated with having it

[@Thesparesam]

i was diagnosed when i was 6 and im about 14 now i wana go bac on the pens at the moment im on insulin pump and its just not for me really i already have the libra and i dont like two things being stuck onto me im also delecsic so that is very fun ontop of type 1 diabetes and thats why im home schooled though wall i was in school i got this jade green see through rulur which helps me read now to improve my horrible spelling and pronucation problem

[@bensepens]

Don't touch my chocolate and pizza, I warn you, I am a ninja! Be brave fellow type-ones!

[@bethaneydunne9682]

you should Do Q and A😊😊😊😝

[@kerrywoolnough664]

Except the bra I've been like that for years being a postman. Two months in and at the honeymoon period. I've taken the hard decision to outlaw cereals😢 Hotel Chocolate is lower in carbs than most. HNY!