My Husband Asks Me His Questions (Part 1) | She's Diabetic

[@LoraK31]

When kids ask about devices, I like to put it in terms of their bodies (because let's be real, kids are more likely to listen when it's about them), so I'd say something like "Your body does this really cool thing where when you eat food like bread or pasta, it turns that into energy. My body needs some extra help to do that, so these devices help me with that."

[@ShesDiabetic]

I LOVE THIS!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS GEM WITH ME!!! This is officially my answer moving forward - and it's all thanks to you!! Thank you so so so much!!!!!

[@jessicaliflower]

Great questions and conversation. One thing I think is important to say to newly diagnosed T1s is to give yourself grace. I remember when I was first diagnosed, every high was terrifying and frustrating, every low was the end of the world, grocery shopping was tear-inducing, and it was a constant struggle to just deal with. Knowing that there are highs and lows and so many factors that affect blood sugars - and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to dealing with it (despite what, in my experience, medical professionals try to say) - means that it’s necessary to allow yourself time to adapt and learn.

[@ShesDiabetic]

This is SUCH A GREAT COMMENT!!! I couldn't have said it better myself!!! 10000% THIS!!!!

[@edouardbeauvais]

I can imagine making these videos never gets easier as well...but it is apparent that you (and your husband) do get better at it. Thank you for this great insight of T1Ds and their loved ones.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Aw well, this is just the most kind thing to say! Thank you!!!!!!!!! Sometimes I wonder if we're just babbling on and it isn't really interesting (possible! lol!) so I really appreciate what you've said here - thank you so so so much my wonderful friend!!!

[@auswalker7865]

I have felt pressure to be a perfect diabetic……until I watched one of your videos that reassured me that we don’t have to be perfect. My diabetic life has been much more relaxed since then and I still get good time in range. Thanks to you Andrea. 😊

[@ShesDiabetic]

I mean...as always you say the MOST KIND THINGS! Thank you so so much for saying that...honestly...it means the world! THE WORLD! You are so supportive and generous with your kindness...thank you thank you thank you 🙏💙

[@auswalker7865]

@@ShesDiabetic Thankyou Andrea. You are an inspiration to your followers and I appreciate your reply. I celebrated my 80th birthday a few weeks ago and hope to have many more years of watching your videos and drawing on your inspiration. Keep safe and well.

[@andrewwheeler4444]

Thanks for the video. Having lived over 60 years with diabetes it is interesting to hear someone beside a family member speak of the condition and how it informs their life. The questions prompted memories from my life. The strangest place I administered insulin was walking down Montgomery Street in SF and both testing my blood, filling a syringe and having a shot without anyone noticing me. It sounds as though your husband is supportive. My wife is the my most important asset in dealing with the emotional roller coaster of the condition. Thanks again for the video and for your video on switching to the iphone app which I am considering.

[@geneperry7972]

I loved this interaction. The questions a non diabetic might ask and the response from the diabetic. Diabetes doesn't change, your skillset improves is a perfect way to look at it. I have been a Type 1 for 47 years and I am about to switch from classic Omnipod to the Omnipod 5 with my Dexcom 6 and I am overwhelmed at the moment. I want to switch so I can just carry ONE device (my phone). When you are Type 1, diabetes is 24 hours but the care and management has come a long way and I am so thankful.

[@christinewelch8365]

How lovely to see David again! It’s been such a long time! I think that is so true…..diabetes never gets easier, you just get better!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Hi Christine! Thank you so much for saying that - I love making videos with David, but then again, maybe I'm biased? 😂

[@elondapatterson7126]

I'm a type 2 diabetic.. you always encourage me when I listen. I found you when I went on incline and was searching you tube for help. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for keeping it real

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so so so so much for sharing these extraordinarily kind words with me. I'm so glad you're here and it's such an honor truly to be a part of your journey. Never underestimate yourself! You! Are! AMAZING!!!!

[@Atrus999]

When David asked you what advice you would give to someone who is just diagnosed you forgot to suggest watching your previous KZbin videos. I was alone in a foreign country when I was diagnosed and I think your previous videos helped me more than anything. Especially your diagnosis story video. I think I watched that one at least 50 times. I was feeling so overwhelmed and your videos helped me get a grasp on what was happening and helped me feel less alone.

[@ShesDiabetic]

I just want you to know that I've screenshotted your comment so I can look at it when I'm feeling low or questioning things. Your comment is so unbelievably generous and kind, I can't honestly tell you what it means to me. Thank you for trusting me to accompany you on the journey - you have no idea what an honor that is. You lift me up - more than you know! And you are also just incredible in your own right for taking on a diagnosis when alone in a foreign country! That is beyond stressful, and adds a layer of complexity that is just astronomical. YOU ARE AMAZING! And I want you to know that I'm taking inspiration from you!!!!!!!!!! 🥹💙

[@magnus547]

Interesting that people have told you "you're good to go" when they see your devices. Most people ask me "what's that?", then move on and not want to talk about it cause it gets the uncomfortable. 😕 One thing I have heard a lot is, "You're not making any sense....your blood sugar must be low" I can't stand people diagnosing me without knowing what I'm really going through, or just using that as a way to disregard what I'm saying. Hope you're well and thanks for the content!

[@ShesDiabetic]

OMG that's SUCH an annoying comment to have made to you!! I'm SO SORRY!!! That's absolutely infuriating and unbelievably rude! Ugh!! Why why whyyyyyy are people like this?? Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for watching - I'm furious on your behalf! Let me know who I need to have some choice words with!!!

[@magnus547]

@@ShesDiabetic Hahha! No worries! I've heard it from a few friends and family members. It's actually a common statement. I just disregard it as people being worried and/or not sure what I'm talking about. Don't be furious about it! I smile no matter what. I hope you do as well!

[@ShesDiabetic]

@magnus547 well you have the best attitude!! You and your fabulous understanding attitude inspire me!! 💙🥹

[@eastonguy62]

Loved this video! Great questions! Great answers. The one about the newly diagnosed choked me up.I guess because I was newly diagnosed about four years ago and your videos have been an incredible source of information and have helped me feel less alone. And yes! It definitely gets better!

[@ShesDiabetic]

I can't believe the kindness contained in this comment - thank you so so so so much for saying this and sharing it with me. Clearly you are a remarkable soul becuase you've come to the conclusion that it gets easier after just 4 years! That is an exception achievement in and of itself and speaks to your ability to adapt and change quickly and with resilience! Just absolutely incredible!!! You make me feel less alone 🥹

[@eastonguy62]

I’m an MD diagnosed with LADA. Despite having cared for type 1’s with DKA back in the early 90’s, my own diagnosis 4 years ago was a shocker. Really thought I had dodged that bullet. Keep up the excellent content! So appreciative of all that I’ve learned from you and Diabetic Danica.

[@eastonguy62]

Nothing trumps experience

[@dannymahoneyactor7343]

I love when David gets in on these videos! Also I love the green colour coordination of your shirts. Aaaaaand the green Sun Goddess Matcha! (At first I thought it may be an allusion to the release of the Wicked movie... maybe it's that too). All round 5 stars *****

[@ShesDiabetic]

OMG DADDY!!!! UPON THE KZbin!!! BONJOUR!!!! Thank you so much for all the love!!! The Wicked call out and tie in would have been genius!! Clearly I need to consult you as my PR expert!!!!!! All round 5 stars for the best viewer and commenter in town - Daddy!!!!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@jane8760]

LOVED this video. Thank you Andrea. Your responses were spot on! At the end it kind made me teary eyed hearing someone validate what my life is like with diabetes. Sorry about that airport episode!

[@ShesDiabetic]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! What a lovely and super duper kind comment!!! Thank you so so much!! All worked out in the end with the airport episode - thank goodness! It could have been a lot worse!! Sending tons of love and joy to you - lovely Jane!!!!!

[@ayeshajarrett2398]

Thank you for this video! Looking forward to part 2! Have a great day!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much for watching!!! I'm editing Part 2 right now and will have it up ASAP! 💙

[@pbwi9756]

Aww, I love seeing David again! I'm going to have to watch it again with my husband.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh that would be so lovely!!! Thank you for your kind words and I hope your husband enjoys it! 🥹

[@Sarah-jg9uw]

I am only on the dexcom I can't afford to use the pump but I have had people say to me 'oh that's good you don't have to worry about finger pricking which isn't true and just change the subject and write it off like I've got nothing to worry about, If only that was true, Type 1 Diabetes can be a very challenging disease 24/7 I still have to watch what I eat and inject several times a day to stay alive and my blood sugar levels still fluctulate it doesn't make it easier, the dexcom just shows me where I am at I have to still do all the hard work of making my blood sugar levels go in range it can be stressful, unless you live with it you don't know the challenges you have to face day by day its a 24/7 disease. Thank you for this content Andrea and nice to see you and David again too from your Diabuddy in the UK 🇬🇧 👋

[@ShesDiabetic]

100000% I hear you on ALL OF THIS!!!! And so SO TRUE!!! Hello my gorgeous diabuddy in the UK!!!! Thank you for your kind words and for watching!!!

[@rexhowells7015]

That was a fun question time Andrea, we need to sometimes be able to have a laugh about it all. 😊 and great to see David back, and good question's . Look forward to part 2 ❤

[@alice_rabbit8345]

I would be nervous about alarms going off at work meetings. They would all jump and be annoyed. I would keep checking my phone to see what my number is. I was called for jury duty and was excused when I said I couldn’t shut my phone off due to my medical devices. I was diagnosed LADA around 50 years old. I never thought I’d be able to give myself injections (even though I have tattoos!). I found I’m a lot stronger than I thought I was!!

[@mattcristino9804]

Really enjoyed the video with your husband. I can relate to all your stories. Sounds like your husband has your back and supportive of being a diabetic. It wasn't until 2 years ago that I discovered all the technical advances in the control of diabetes. I have lived with the condition since the age of 13. I thought my life had ended when told I had to have injections for the rest of my life. I am 61 now and have experienced the highs and the lows of being a type 1 diabetic. I had insulin once a day, then twice a day, morning and before dinner. As I got older it was each meal, that's 4 injections a day. Testing my glucose was a chore and the finger pricking left me with no comfort. I found it difficult to tell people I had diabetes. I grew up during a time when people injected drugs, and I felt that this is how I would be judged, a drug addict. I lived a secret and even to this day some of my closest friends have no idea. It was something I kept to myself. After all, we look the same as non diabetics. A few years ago, whilst working from home during covid, I failed to log on for work as I was having a severe hypo. A colleague called me asking if I was ok and noticed that I was slurring my words. Stubborn as I was I said i was ok and started to swallow sugar to bring my glucose levels up. This took a while, and the effects of the hypo made me feel exhausted. This incident opened my eyes to the importance of managing my diabetes and I was encouraged by my work colleagues to see my GP who referred me to an endocrinologist. Much to my surprise, my blood works were all good and under his guidance he switched me over to a different insulin and introduced me to the Libra glucose sensor. Within the same year he was happy with my glucose levels and management and recommended I go onto an insulin pump. I have been using the pump for over a year, the Ypso pump and Dexcom G6 sensor. It has been a game changer for me ,no more injections and finger pricking. I try to watch what I eat and drink, that's important too and I now tell everyone that I am a Type 1 diabetic .

[@Cristina-dm8ku]

When I was in college I was going to Mexico for the summer to visit family and I somehow forgot my omnipod transmitter (back when you couldn’t control it on your phone). Luckily I had just set up a new pod so I had my basal going for a few days. I had to get syringes and a basal prescription to be covered for the two weeks. I definitely had a panic when I found out and I will triple check I have all my supplies even for short day trips.

[@LoboLady2007]

Yes Matcha is a good alternative to coffee!!! I love a good Matcha latte!!!!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Agreed!!! I like to put a few drops of stevia in it...just pure BLISS, especially because of the lack of any sort of stomach problems afterwards! Thank goodness!!!

[@debbiefelde7914]

My Libre 2, the sound can be turned off but when I have a high or low the Libre 2 will light up to alert me without the sound. I also go to a lot of plays.

[@traceymayo1583]

I have been diabetic for 36 years now. As you said it does get easier but I have some days where nothing seems to go right. Yesterday was one of those days. I went to bed feeling so tearful and fed up and I felt like (but I didnt) want to just rip of my sensor and chuck my reader across my bedroom floor. How do you cope with bad days? Only people with diabetes understand how bloody horrible and frustrating it can be. I just have to hope that tomorrow that it will get better.

[@jacekjonaszko6109]

Ciao cara! È normale avere giornate “no” Anche quando va bene, noi diabetici portiamo il nostro piccolo peso ogni giorno, non ogni tanto ma ogni sacrosanto giorno. Ho passato periodi veramente brutti anch’io. Per assurdo è proprio il diabete che mi ha reso più forte, consapevole e padrone di me stesso perché alla fine sei tu che ti prendi cura di te e non il medico. Da poco sto provando Tandem e Dexcom G7. Inizio è stato negativo ma gradualmente sto prendendo confidenza e vedo risultati incoraggianti anche se perfetti non saranno mai. Il bello è farcela non perché è facile, ma proprio perché è difficile 😀

[@Sean-uz1lt]

Thanks for sharing.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thanks for watching!

[@friedelpas5637]

Kids are honest and curious. I have not wondered about their questions, only they are sometimes endless the one after the other. But security of airports are asking strange questions on insulin pumps. Is that a game boy? Especially at the airport of Ouarzazate in Marokko. There are also some filmstudio's in that area.

[@MonicaArepaPower]

Recently I had to rush home because my brother had a scary low and my boss told me that my brother was just seeking my attention and just needed to take his medication. I got so upset but then realized he was just an ignorant

[@DB-nb7kx]

I would like to ask if you can make a video explaining the diference between the different insulin pumps. The smart one and omnipod. I am on pens but I am waiting to get the smart one. I feel a bit overwhemed when I think about. It because I know it is a different type of control. However because I manage my diabetes so well with the exception of sone terrible days, my endo thinks it would be a great option to do even better. However I did not find satisfatory info on that.

[@jonathanmcalroy8640]

This triggered a memory of a Pilates class I found specifically for Old Guys. It was my first class and I was asked to introduce myself so I explained my back problems (RA) and T1DM. Then halfway through I started getting Low Alarms. The tuts I was getting from the other guys in the room were almost as loud. I tried to silence them as quickly as possible and chewing glucose tablets. I resorted to turning my phone off. After the class no one spoke to me and I never went back..

[@anitastokar98]

:(

[@marinakiell1069]

I’m not interested myself in caffeine. I actually keep myself away from it almost like as if it were a drug to avoid.( haha, I know caffeine is technically a drug) I don’t like how I cognitively feel when I consume caffeine because I know caffeine is a stimulant. I was given Adderall as a kid because it was thought that I had ADHD but really it’s because of developmental issues similar to Asperger’s (High Functioning Autism) I’m keen on trying LMNT though. I used to donate plasma for a few years and was really on it back then to drink the 4 16oz of water the night before and 24oz morning of. Nowadays I’m not as deliberate with how much water I drink, even though I know I should.

[@ShesDiabetic]

I totally hear you on this Marina!!! You're super strong and healthy to avoid caffeine. It's such an individual choice, but I totally respect and admire this dedication you have! And I'm so sorry to hear about the false ADHD diagnosis - that must have been incredibly frustrating. I'm actually drinking the LMNT as I type this lol. I'm really bad at drinking the proper amount of water (or much water at all honestly!) so this just really helps me stay on top of my hydration. Personally I love it! 🥰

[@marinakiell1069]

@She’sDiabetic I know, because you mentioned in your “What’s in my Carry On Bag” video that you’re using LMNT

[@marinakiell1069]

I was medicated with stimulant drugs through much of my grade school life except for Senior and maybe Junior year. The info that was thought to be learned in class seemed to go in one ear and out the other due to the 10, 15, 20 and even at one point 25mg of extended release Adderall. In my Sophomore year I tried Focalin for a day and as I was coming down off that pill I was a basket case in tears I just looked it up now, Focalin is said to be used ages 6-12, I was 16! Not only was I falsely diagnosed with ADHD I was trial dosed with a medication outside the age range for that particular medication. Not to sound morbid or something but with my developmental issue as very small infant with possible brain damage at that young age may have something to do with not cognitively agreeing to stimulant drugs and why I check sodas and certain dark chocolates like others check the allergy label

[@marinakiell1069]

OMG the Skinny Dipped peanut butter cups are so good for being an off brand peanut butter cup. I just tried one. If I hadn’t already known the ingredients I would have thought they were just a knock off brand for peanut butter cups not that they are a lower carb version of the popular candy 🙂

[@sleepyfishingbear]

❤❤❤So you are Andrea Deck!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Guilty!

[@jackschitt6235]

I c him at Hooter's a lot.

[@LouiseEvans-m3i]

Hiya, have you done a video on your stomach problems?

[@ShesDiabetic]

I have not, is it something that would be of interest? What would you like me to talk about if I were to make a video about it?

[@LouiseEvans-m3i]

@ yes I would definitely be interested in it. I have some stomach issues and would be interested if it’s the same problems. I know a lot of type 1’s would struggle with stomach issues and it’s not often talked about

[@osvaldoalvarez1926]

Dexcom in a checked bag ? No no, lucky they didnt take it out because the TSA can be spacial some times. Oh and for the alarm going off you just pair a wireless bluetooth headset and with Dexcom the sound goes there.

[@ShesDiabetic]

THIS IS A GENIUS HACK!!! OMG GENIUS!!! Thank you so much for sharing this with me! My mind is officially blown!

[@jacquelynnation9654]

My Dexcom alert is still out loud despite using my Bluetooth headset. Maybe its specific to the device or settings.

[@osvaldoalvarez1926]

@@jacquelynnation9654 weird, it should sound but it should follow where the sound is output from unless the headset rurns off if you take it off, my Pixels Buds Pro i just insert them and wait for them to activate and then I take them out and pit them in front of the minitor at work, the alarm goes true them

[@williamelewis464]

I have a question, I found out I was a late onset type 1 when I went into DKA and had to be hospitalized because of an infection I had about two months ago. I had never taken insulin before in my life now I have 5+ a day, my question is (you) having lived with this disease as long as you have and knowing most of the mainstream therapies throughout the years including these different closed loop therapies, would you suggest new diagnosed diabetics get with the newer technology as fast as possible or do the crawl walk run method as a backup so it’s second nature? Just incase of issues with new therapies…Murphy’s law applies to everything, I know.

[@ShesDiabetic]

This is SUCH a fascinating and interesting question...! My instinct was to say that you should go for the highest tech possible, but then I questioned that instinct, becuase you raise such an excellent point about the 'crawl, walk, run' method (love the way you put that). Hmmm...In some ways I'd let the newly diagnosed diabetic make the call. I think when people are diagnosed they feel like they have so much autonomy ripped from them already, that they really need to be given as much choice as possible. It's kind of a cop out answer but that's my sort of general feeling I guess? 😅

[@anitastokar98]

Some doctors put their newly diagnosed diabetics on a CGM first (within the first few weeks of getting diagnosed). Not necessarily the first day, just within a week or so. There is so much to learn about diabetes and you don't want to overwelm yourself. If you feel that a pump will help, give it a go after seeing how to best use the info from your CGM, but realize that you won't be perfect at keeping blood sugars in line. Like Andrea said, you get better at it as time goes on, but nobody is perfect.

[@Brian-vn4xb]

Will you ever livestream again?

[@ShesDiabetic]

Ahhh! Good Point!!! I CERTAINLY SHOULD! Maybe I should do a livestream before the Holiday Season so we can all talk and discuss our concerns/excitement/anxieties/joys for all that the Holiday Season brings with it? What kind of livestream would you like to see? I'm FASCINATED TO KNOW! Also - if there are any video topics you'd like covered I'd love to hear this too!

[@Brian-vn4xb]

I like your livestream idea. And since Thanksgiving and Christmas both involve eating a lot, maybe we could talk about how to manage your diabetes on those days.

[@dianna8853]

My brother is type one and the rest of us are type two. I don’t understand all of the differences between them and I want to know if there is a good way to learn more about type one cause he has had 3 strokes in the last 6mo.

[@jmh8510]

It’s like 2 very different diseases…thwy just both involve the pancreas. Type 1 has little to no insulin and type 2 has too much insulin but not sensitive enough to it so their a1c keeps going up bc the blood sugar is higher than it should be. I’m type 1 for almost 20 yrs. No fun. What is your brother’s A1c? It’s no fun😢 I hope he can stabilize.

[@dianna8853]

I’m not sure what his A1cis as he was in the hospital the last time I had to take our mom to the dietitian and he miss that appointment.

[@ShesDiabetic]

I'm so sorry to hear about your brother's diagnosis - clearly you are an extraordinarily caring brother to be here and ask - and special thanks to @jmh8510 for responding with such support and information. If I do say so myself, becoming a subscriber to my channel and learning about type 1 from this channel is a great way to understand the depth of what it takes to deal with the condition (especially on an emotional level), hehe - my own plug of course! But also there's a lot of other channels and articles that can help teach you about it online. And then there's always asking your brother to tell you about it too. Just a few options for you. I send you and your brother all the very very best! 💙

[@AnitaFilip5280]

Love you both! Thank you for a wonderful discussion. Wish I could jump right in the screen and add to the conversation. Yes, 1 million times… Diabetes is so annoying! Great point, David, about the relationship between diabetes & grief. Andrea, still miss your Dad♥️ We’ll have to meet in Michigan or New York sometime. Traverse City? Belle Isle? Broadway? Any place would be great! Big hugs.❤❤❤

[@HG-ru3nr]

At Hospital I have learned, that the complete equipment should go with you in the cabin. Not in the locker.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Good point, and I know this should be the case but I would have had to travel with another suitcase and that would have been so hard to me to carry on my own when traveling through the airport (because I was going to be gone for many weeks) - but I know you're right - it's definitely the right thing to do 😭

[@ForgottenCovers]

That man is very handsome!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Ohhhhhhhhhhh Boooiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😂

[@marinakiell1069]

Andrea, why do you worry about Dexcom bleeders? I’ve seen here on KZbin the shorts with the bald father of diabadass teen Jillian say “bleeders are readers”

[@ShesDiabetic]

Bleeders can be okay - but to be honest I've had a lot of bad luck with bleeders too - being erratic and unreliable. I know some people love bleeders but I find it to be a bit of an added uncertainty that I don't want to meddle with - plus I'm not sure about other people, but for me my bleeders are gushing everywhere so I can't even really dry them out enough to not get blood everywhere - that's been my experience! 😅

[@DB-nb7kx]

Hello Andrea. I think the most anoying thing is when you say you are not eating certain thing when you are on a special gathering and people say:" oh there is no sugar on that, it is mainly bread". And after you need to go through the whole carb counting explanation thing and explain that you cannot bolus gor something you do not know how many carbs there in. In reality you know nothing about diabetes when you are first diagnosed. The good thing is that the honeymoon phase helps in the adjustment.😂

[@ShesDiabetic]

I hear you - completely! It's so difficult to make people understand that it's so SO much more complicated than if something has sugar in it or doesn't...this is a good one - I'm really right there with you on the annoyance level this brings!! 😂