5 THINGS I’VE LEARNED SINCE BECOMING A T1D MOM

While I change Addie’s dexcom, let’s talk about some things I learned and wish I would have known sooner as a T1D mom.
#diabetictoddler #dexcom #type1 #type1diabetes #t1d #t1dmom #omnipod #sitechange

[@krescentiaarnold5693]

My granddaughter has T1D. Thank you so much for the informative videos. People need to understand she didn’t eat too much sugar and “got” diabetes. She has an autoimmune disease! Also our family can tell when she’s high. She gets super crabby. And when she’s low it can be scary! Addy is adorable and you are such a good mom. Keep sharing your story. Hope you get to a million!

[@jennifervalle7434]

How did y’all find out she had T1D. I was wondering because my son pee a lot an always thirsty. an I don’t know if that even means anything but I just want to know if I should be worried about it

[@Ausgar-yc1yl]

Tyoe 3 is also autoimmune and there are many more than two types of diabetes.

[@myopinion4600]

So glad you mentioned the difference between type 1 and type 2. My husband has been a diabetic type1 for 60 years. It is the bane of his life that people tell him they have the same disease when they have been diagnosed with type 2. Not the same…….different problems completely. A provider once told him to never feel guilty about your diabetes. It’s not your fault, there’ll be good days and bad days and that’s life. Hope that helps you too, Mom. You’re doing an amazing job.

[@lisameehan1880]

I love watching your videos because as a pediatric nurse now disabled it’s great to watch how well you are doing. Plus your videos have a lot of good information for others. Keep up the good work momma !

[@WinterStream]

I'm a newly diagnosed type 1 as an adult (covid suspected being the cause). Been healthy all of my life and now have to change everything. The positive thing, diet is very healthy. You're very knowledgeable and so right about everything you've mentioned. It's bloody difficult for sure. I'm very impressed you managed to have done all of that while your daughter remained asleep. That was awesome!

[@angelafleming3328]

It amazes me what you can do while she is sleeping she didn't even move. Great job Momma!

[@kmercer9021]

You’re 100% right! On all 5 points! My son was diagnosed at 21 and had to learn how to count carbs to manage his bs. It’s been a roller coaster of emotions for both he and I, but I will be by his side through it all. 🥰🥰

[@debbie203]

I wanted to tell you that your so right about having a positive attitude it's very important. My husband has been a type 1 diabetic for over 50 years now, and the doctors told his parents that he may not have a long life, but he refused to believe that and has lived a full, happy life. We've been married for 46 years now and have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. With all the wonderful tools available now that help so much with managing the disease. Bless you for sharing your story and bless your sweet baby girl.

[@krescentiaarnold5693]

Keep advocating! My granddaughter has T1D. My son and his exwife already had a difficult marriage. I believe my granddaughter’s diagnosis is the thing that ended their marriage.

[@annem7806]

So you're blaming the child instead of the adults maturity, responsibility & comitment to their children. 😮

[@tracyedwards7475]

My Grandson is T1D. Newly diagnosed 6 months ago thankyou so much for the information videos they are helping me so much ❤️

[@Herisson756]

New sub from Croatia!!!I am 26 yrs T1 diabetic.Big hugs and support to ya all!!❤

[@Pickles-R]

Okay... I probably should'nt have but when you said it can actually be harder on the parent then the child... I bursted into tears... I guess its something I needed to hear... We basically BECOME our childrens pancreas. My sons been diagnosed for 3 years and I am still constantly learning new things. And YES!! THE LOW SUGARS! That was actually the first thing I was told. The doctor helping us also grew up with diabetes and made it a point to tell me that. "Highs can be scary but LOWS are worse. We'd rather be running a little high but never running low."

[@elliesouza717]

Hang in there! No doubt you do so much better than you think

[@taralytle4952]

Yes it’s hard and when you’re a teenager my blood sugar was out of whack back then they didn’t have insulin pumps yet. I could be wrong. I got it when I was 12 you keep up the good work Addie love you Addie and you keep up the good work, Addie’s mom.❤

[@mrs.baffarO]

your channel and your daughter have made my eight-year-old feel comfortable being a type one diabetic. She also wants to come out with her own channel on her life and how she deals with having type one diabetes you and Addie are a very big inspiration and if it wasn’t for you guys, my daughter wouldn’t have the confidence that she has today as a type one diabetic

[@FeistyShlomit]

My husband has a close friend with Type 1 diabetes. He is 70 now and was diagnosed as a child. He is healthy and thriving and it was a stress in his life since he was diagnosed until today. ❤. Cheering for all of you!

[@yadhidha7398]

May God Grant more life to this little angel too OLord Help her

[@mikestifflerstudio]

Yesterday we had to rush our 4 year old to the hospital to find out that she’s T1D. It’s currently a tough pill to swallow, especially since seeing her as sick as she was is still very fresh in my mind. Luckily, my sister has been following you for a while and she sent me this video. I’m looking forward to understanding more and learning how to create a new normal for our family. Thanks so much for being a solid resource ❤

[@elliesouza717]

I'm sorry you had to go through something so scary. It is so hard to see your child sick. I've been a nurse for a long time... This lady is fantastic!

[@1inamille]

I, myself, am a fellow T1D coming up on my dianniversary 9/4 for 24 years. Thank you for this video...all of your videos in fact. It's comforting even after all these years to know that I'm not alone in living and thriving with Type 1. Btw, Addie is such a trooper!!! She inspires me 😊

[@patokeefe5306]

❤ i pray they find a cure for diabetes 🙏 sorry your little one has this.. God bless Addy and your family

[@SheriBabyyy]

That was a great, very informative video. You GO girl! Yes, I’d like to see more videos like this. I’ve been T1D since I was 15 y.o. So it has been 50+ years for me. I have a pump and the Dexcom, too. My blood sugars have never been this close to “ normal”.

[@heatherferguson7646]

My husband's pump gets delivered tomorrow and I have no clue what so ever on what to do 😢.

[@carolynturk-hu7je]

@heatherferguson Reach out to your husband's Doctor. Many offices have patient advocates, your insurance company may have a patient advocate program. Also never forget about the American Diabetes Foundation. Although this Mom has a "child" who has diabetes, she is not qualified to help you or your husband on his health journey. Please seek help from the professionals treating your husband. ❤

[@heathermanning5368]

@@carolynturk-hu7je Yes the best advice! also if you have issues with the pod they have technical support and will send you a new one if something goes wrong with it, ex it falls off prematurely, you can call or go online, my experiences would be to go online as with calls you can be on hold for awhile , Wishing the best for you and your husband!

[@Dana-bb1fz]

If you got the Omnipod, then a diabetes educator with Omnipod will contact you and teach you everything about the pump. They will also be there for you should any questions arise or need any help at all at anytime. Also reach out to your diabetic management Dr and ask them to put you in contact with a diabetic educator who will teach you about diabetes management. They will always be available to you when needed.

[@IsabellaARtstudio]

0:52 My little sister has the same pillowcase as you, Addie. 😊 You are a very strong girl. And you will be a strong woman. God bless you Addie! ❤

[@barbarapoarch9420]

Thanks for this information. I’m type II but I too am learning the ups and downs. I think you do an amazing job. ❤

[@ltblackwell8102]

I have type 2 diabetes and I am still learning about it and thank you for the videos and God Bless your daughter And the videos are informative

[@pilarortiz3039]

Hello. We learned yet. We should pray thank and praise God for everyday blessings esp for Addie. We need God to make our family strong for the better towards future. God bless you mom and addie. Dad. Siblings. Relatives. Friends of yours😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@sabrina19ization]

Prayers ♥️

[@soniarodrigues1595]

Hi Addys mom. It can be hard on you as a parent of such a baby girl. But I think you are doing an amazing job with Addy and her diabetes. I'm a diabetic person also. And I can agree with you that sometimes, besides sacry, it seems all too much to handle. I'm 42yo and ice been a t1 diabetic since I was 18yo. It was all new at the beginning but as the years went by and life was changing, it got bit more challenging than I wanted it to be. And I git angry as hell with it. It was hard. Too hard. But I got through. I want you to know that some days are harder than you think you can handle. It's OK to be mad and to be angry. Just never get angry with Addy. Find someone to help you girls. Taking a break it's necessary sometimes. Never punish yourself for that. Just make sure Addy is taking good care of by the other person you chose. Dad, aunt, uncle, cousin,... Be calm and continue to take good care of you both. Pay attention to Addys kidneys, eyes and heart. Fast heart races are also bad for her. And I know she's still a child, but just chech on those organs once in a while. 💙 💚 Stay safe and be happy. She will be happy with you by hear side. 💙 💚

[@spike16965]

Bless her heart

[@hasibmahbub9247]

Please make vlogs pf your special days. ADDIE'S day outs, visiting parks, theaters etc

[@Krishnavas32]

Addie a brave little girl🎉🎉🎉

[@callie403]

this was very educational!

[@me_ne_wokrativedesigns6744]

Being a mother of a teen t1d is difficult, too, but I do respect you a lot. A teen can take care of themselves especially if they decide to understand what it is. But in your case it's you alone doing all the thinking. I pray Jehovah to give you more strength and love. Stay blessed

[@pilarortiz3039]

Keep it up. Mom Samara. A fighter mom! ❤

[@rodrigoalves2560]

I have tdm1 since i was 15. I have a lot of dificults with the control, so i Desire so luck for you two

[@ShiniAnju-ds7xq]

My son was diagnosed t1d one year ago 😢😢😢😢after life is very hard 😢😢

[@jimcarreyonline]

Yes please do a video explaining more

[@23queenbee23]

T1D mom my self you got it Ninja warrior

[@amandahart8122]

I also have the Dexcom g7 I’m type 1 diabetes as well I have had diabetes since 2017

[@justkeepflippingg9662]

Can you do a video on how Addie acts when she's high or low. And how you can tell the difference. Also Diabetic alert dog in the future for Addie?

[@cindyborner7885]

Hey. Where Do you get the omnimod stickers from? I'm from Germany and Our fixing tapes are like s***.

[@audreymaqks]

Your amazing How does her siblings handle all that goes on with addie. She is just so cute

[@kathyrambo2776]

I'M ATYPE ONE FOR 46YEARS NOT EASY DEPRESSION IS THE BIG ONE TO LOOK OUT FOR BLESS HER TYPE 2 IS TAKING THE NOTICE BUT IT'S 1 THAT IS THE HARDEST😢

[@melissahorn6091]

I agree. After 20 years of being a T2, I progressed to a T1, completely insulin dependent. It’s a struggle! Actually my T2 was also a struggle! 8:00

[@janemaongat922]

Hillo my friend I'm from Philippines new friend here tamsax done ❤❤❤

[@carolynturk-hu7je]

Per the CDC March 11, 2022. Type 1 diabetes was once called insulin-dependant or juvenile diabetes. It usually developes in children, teens, and young adults, but it can happen at any age. Type 1 diabetes is less common than type 2 - about 5-10% of people with diabetes have type 1.

[@SheriBabyyy]

Yes, Samara covered all that in this video.

[@carolynturk7368]

@@SheriBabyyy No, no she did not, not that in-depth. No need to slap my hand, anyone can expand upon what was said.

[@Ausgar-yc1yl]

Any type of diabetes take insulin, and there are types of insulin that are more rare than type 1.

[@stellalucy3042]

My mom is type 2 diabetic

[@aleenaraj8402]

plz share d food items

[@DyreElsker78]

What types of apps do you have?

[@lindacrawford5711]

I do I have type 1

[@stephbr898]

Does the omnipoid really help with keeping blood sugar in range more then using insulin pens?

[@chelseasylvester2455]

As another t1d momma with a baby using omnipod, yes 100% yes. The omnipod can turn on and off basal insulin which really helps with lows and highs.

[@Dana-bb1fz]

Absolutely. I have been on an insulin pump for over 15 yrs and it has helped a 1000% in my management. But an insulin pump alone will not help, it has to be in conjunction with the CGM.

[@wolffriendinus]

I'm going to say most likely as I know of a professional athlete that uses one. Jordan Morris, Seattle Sounders #13, did an interview about it last year. He also has a foundation that helps kids with T1D, the Jordan Morris Foundation.

[@melissahorn6091]

Do you know that CGMs lag up to 15 minutes because they measure interstitial fluid, not blood. It’s important to check blood glucose with a glucometer if blood sugar is high or low before dosing insulin, or eating simple carbs. The glucometer is far more accurate than a CGM. If you didn’t already know that, it’s important knowledge to have.

[@shadabahmad2378]

First view

[@TifanySilva-we7gy]

I' sorry

[@tejukumar93]

How long she would take insulin, its not permanently curable?

[@crohniequeenab]

For life. No cure

[@Dana-bb1fz]

Please take the time to educate yourself about T1D. It is not curable. It is an autoimmune disease.

[@carolynturk-hu7je]

"Our life", it is Addie's life, right!?

[@lindamae100]

It affects the WHOLE family, not just Addie

[@Dana-bb1fz]

It affects EVERYONE who manages the diabetes for a child! I am a T1D and it was hell on my mom. I have a T1D child and it was hell on me too! Unless you have a child who is T1D, you will NEVER understand.

[@elliesouza717]

You really don't understand how involved the parents are in this? Really?

[@RegenbogenOrca]

Also ob die kleine Maus da nicht aufwachen würde wer's glaubt . 🤔

[@miloudbendouba857]

Heyy.. My niece has the D1 and she can't handle the needle... I wanna know the price of this device.. And if you can buy for her and I'll pay you back

[@elliesouza717]

This sounds fishy

[@kavyabarbie7681]

Hii mam come to India in Tamil Nadu trichy district dr will clear all your problems..god bless your child ❤

[@Dana-bb1fz]

Stop giving BS false hope! Educate yourself on T1D before posting and making yourself look dumb! 🙄

[@wolffriendinus]

Stop trying to scam people. There is no cure.

[@elliesouza717]

Knock it off. This is nothing but lies

[@janeventrella1419]

This is the best time to do it. I only wish you teach her not to wipe her bloody finger on you. She’s old enough. Cutie.

[@elliesouza717]

You need to learn that any child that isn't yours... You don't get any say at all

[@janeventrella1419]

@@elliesouza717 she needs to be taught. Can imagine her doing that in a doctors office or at school. Can only imagine what kind of parent you are.