Type 1 Diabetes and 2020

Hi lovelies! It's been a while, hasn't it? I'm just popping up to say hi, how are you, and mull over the strange, nuanced existence that we all moved through in the turbulence that was 2020.
I guess I wanted to have a collective moment for where we’re all at, and what we’ve come through in the past nine months. Specifically to detail a real sense of unease that loomed large in my lovely, lucky little life while the heat of summer 2020 thawed us out of full isolation.
There's no huge conclusion to this one as the UK wades through yet another difficult patch, other than to offer a big hug if you're finding the situation tough right now, and talk about how at points my type 1 diabetes was the most 'normal' thing about my existence - who'd have thought that would ever be the case?!
if you’re reading this, with an uncertain rumbling beneath you even though you know your life is full of so much, I see you. I hope you're all keeping safe and well wherever you are at the moment. Big virtual hugs! x
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[@stefanodallabrida6762]

I m always delighted by the positivity you convey through your videos. Being Type 1 is a kind of challenge for all of us and you are the most inspiring type 1 person I ve ever met !!!

[@BettyandtheBees]

Hey Jen, good to see your face! Definitely agree that I have a renewed appreciation of all the little things in life we took for granted. Hope we all come out of this with a new mindset of what's actually important in life.

[@electricjonny]

It's good to hear from you again! I like what you said here, and yeah, living with T1D has prepared me to NOT assume things will go as planned and to be able to account for anything that might happen, which has been very useful for 2020. I'm also a recovering alcoholic, and while the lockdowns have made getting to meetings difficult, I have to appreciate the fact that the things I've learned in recovery has helped me a lot with everything going on with this pandemic. It's the small things and the people that have helped me here, and your videos are among those :)

[@christopherking70]

Thank you Jen, love hugs and best wishes

[@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690]

Thank you for sharing this . My 12 year old daughter has type 1. She was diagnosed in march 2020. Right when pandemic started. March 16 will be her divaversary. She's been struggling because of anxiety, and puberty also

[@patsyleisk104]

Great to hear you say you are just putting one foot in front of the other ,that’s all we can do. It’s now January 2022 and we are still all in the same boat.

[@fordmodela3641]

I’ve missed you... ironic I found this today, since I just had my A1C labs taken this morning.

[@emmy9660]

Good to see u Jen again. Been hard . Take care

[@shirleyelliott5074]

So lovely to see you back 💜

[@besttunes8613]

Thanks for great video. You always make sense.

[@rickradford3920]

I have loved your KZbin channel for years. I’m a T1D too. Yes this year has been very different, I travel to Asia at least four times a year for work....not anymore...lol. Today was great because I got my first dose of the Moderna vaccine, it gives me a new hope that things will start to change. Things are still bad around the world....but it’s looking better with the vaccine’s getting early approval. Thanks for your channel😁

[@Carol_Pearson]

I think for me the biggest adjustment is not being able to travel. I've pretty much stayed within about 40 miles (65km) of where I live. So, while I have been able to see local family members and friends, I do miss the ones that live in other states and countries. I did eventually (back in September) arrange to meet some friends I'd not seen since New Years 2019-2020, but we met at a park and took a long walk instead of hanging out at one of our houses and eating and drinking with each other. Diabetes has been ok for me, although I'm not at the gym as much, so my insulin needs have gone up slightly.

[@noahswart]

Very inspiring video! Love the positivity and optimism! ❤️

[@danielaboskovic7968]

Love you JG. Off topic but your hair is looking pretty amazing here

[@sparticus180]

Well done jen missed you xx

[@sparticus180]

Give us more diabetes blogs there so handy i always watch them for advice well dkne jem

[@nicolashankaradasan5470]

Hi Jen I did my dibetic eye screening test today I overcome it today how are you Jen rives

[@anetorberry1947]

The day I came across Dr IGUDIA KZbin channel was the day I started living a more comfortable life again after using his herbs medication in curing my Diabetes disease

[@tinoproductions]

Go you!!

[@janessamcintyre6328]

just hit 3 months with t1d :(