10 things I wish I'd known sooner about living with type 1 diabetes

I know what you’re thinking… surely there’s more than 10 things? And you’d be correct. But if I really thought about all the things I wish I'd known sooner about living with type 1 diabetes, I’d be here forever. Because trying to wade through the chaos that is managing this ridiculous chronic illness is a constant learning curve. Type 1 diabetes a never-ending game, a quest that is impossible to complete - and one that we’re often left to figure out alone. BUT! I have found that are certain things - tools, information, perspectives - that I’ve gathered in my almost thirty years of living with type 1 diabetes that have helped. A lot. So whether you’re newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes or you’ve been doing this for a while, hopefully there’s something in here for you. DISCLAIMER Nothing you hear on Type 1 on 1 should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your diabetes management or health care. PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS MENTIONED: 14 lessons that have helped me to live with type 1 diabetes: https://open.spotify.com/episode/36fh... The road to acceptance with type 1 diabetes: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2y0U... VIDEO: 5 ways I increased my time in range as a person with type 1 diabetes:    • 5 ways I improved my time in range as a pe...   VIDEO: 24 Lessons In 24 Years with Type 1 Diabetes:    • 24 Lessons In 24 Years with Type 1 Diabetes   The psychology of food and type 1 diabetes with nutritional therapist Beth Edwards: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KGx... Sign up to the weekly newsletter: https://www.type1on1.com/newsletter JOIN THE TYPE 1 ON 1 COMMUNITY Visit the Type 1 on 1 website for more podcast episodes: https://www.type1on1.com/ Sign up to the weekly newsletter: https://www.type1on1.com/newsletter Come and say hi @studiotype1on1 on Instagram:   / studiotype1on1   SPONSOR MESSAGE This episode of Type 1 on 1 is sponsored by Dexcom. Using Dexcom CGM has given me so much confidence to make informed diabetes treatment decisions in the moment. You can choose to wear it on your arm or your abdomen, and all Dexcom CGMs have the share and follow feature even when connected to an insulin pump, so family and friends can see your glucose levels and get alerts, giving that extra bit of support when needed. Head to http://dexcom.com/ to request a free Dexcom ONE+ sample. Always read the user manual for important product aspects and limitations. Talk to your doctor for diabetes management terms and conditions and terms of use.