Embrace Life with Type 1 Diabetes

Life with Type 1 Diabetes doesn’t have to be a journey walked alone.The Sweet Embrace Mission is to empower others to live boldly and authentically with Type 1—turning every challenge into strength and every moment into possibility. Sweet Embrace is a space built on real experiences, heartfelt connection, and shared hope — a community offering guidance, support, love, and above all, the sweet embrace of understanding.

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Has Type 1 Diabetes just entered your life — or the life of someone you care about? I’ve been there too. But here’s the truth: life with Type 1 can still be amazing.

Join me as I share my personal journey — the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the lessons that can help you live confidently and powerfully with this big life change.

LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS

Living with Type 1 Diabetes is a daily balancing act — one that takes patience, courage, and constant adjustment. I’ve been through the ups, downs, and everything in between.

Come learn from my journey — the trial and error, the breakthroughs, and the simple methods that might help you manage your own path more smoothly.

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One of my favorite lines to come out of the Olympics, “F around and find out.” While by no means do I compare myself to an Olympian, I believe that pushing yourself to the limit and challenging misconceptions, can lead to something truly beautiful. And also, I think pregnancy and motherhood could be their own Olympic sport but that is my hot take on pregnancy with type 1 diabetes and motherhood.. lol ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
So, what does it look like for someone who is pregnant while living with type 1 diabetes? In a snapshot, this is what it looked like for me (and is unique to me but all experiences can differ): ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

➡️ Pregnancy considered high-risk
➡️ Frequent visits with my medical team
➡️ Significant changes in my insulin needs
➡️ Baby’s belly trended larger than average
➡️ Induction at 37 weeks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Go check out my latest blog on more of what my pregnancy journey looked like >> link in bio ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

#t1dmama #typeonediabetes #t1d #type1diabetes #typeonestrong #tandemdiabetes #tandemtslimx2 #t1dlookslikeme #diabetesawareness #breakthrought1d

Pregnancy + Type 1 Diabetes: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ It is 100% possible for woman with T1D to have a healthy pregnancy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

✅ Having a supportive medical team especially while pregnant, is incredibly important! If you are not pleased with your medical team, it is your body/your mind, try to find a team that best meets your needs!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ Everyone’s pregnancy & T1D experiences are unique and not a one size fits all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

✅ Pregnancy can be mentally and physically exhausting and adding T1D management to that, it could be extremely challenging! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

✅ You are growing a human being AND managing your sugars - that’s a BADASS move, so it’s important not to be so hard on yourself (..I know, easier said than done!)
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More to come on my personal experiences as I embark on my 2nd trimester! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

All those pregnant T1D Mamas - you got this 💪🏼⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#t1dmama #typeonediabetes #t1d #type1diabetes #typeonestrong #tandemdiabetes #tandemtslimx2 #t1dlookslikeme #diabetesawareness

To all those battling an ‘invisible’ disease, rock that cape and show the world who the true superheroes are!🫶🏼💙#t1dlookslikeme #jdrf #jdrfonewalk

We can pretty much do everything from our smart phones, so why not have the ability to initiate insulin delivery directly from an app?
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Well, the time is finally here! Tandem released a limited launch of the new functionality to initiate a bolus directly through the t:connect app. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

I hide my pump in my bra, so anytime I am out and have to give myself insulin, I have to awkwardly dig deep into my bra to pull out my pump. Wearing a bodysuit, forget about it! 🤦🏻‍♀️ But now, with this new app functionality, it is a total game changer. I need insulin, no problem! I just pull out my phone and initiate the bolus. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
So far, I’d give this feature 👍🏼👍🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

#typeonediabetes #t1d #type1diabetes #typeonestrong #tandemdiabetes #tandemtslimx2 #t1dlookslikeme #diabetesawareness

Let’s spill the tea on mental health and diabetes! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

I created Sweet Embrace as an outlet to share my journey with type 1 diabetes. For the past couple of months, life has been moving faster than I can grasp it and to be honest, the last thing I wanted to do was to post about diabetes and my daily struggles. Sometimes we all just need a little bit of a pause to catch our breath and to really hone in on everything that is happening around us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Diabetes sure as heck can take a toll not only physically but mentally. From the outside looking in, I could be as happy as a clam but from the inside, I am fighting tirelessly to keep my sugars in range. I am tired, I am worn, and I just want for a second not to have to think “What is my blood sugar now?” or “I probably should not have eaten that,” or even the thoughts around “Why is my sugar so high or so low?” It is the constant thoughts that people living with diabetes have to deal with and it is exhausting! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Even having lived almost 12 years with diabetes, it can still be mentally draining and it is normal to have days where it is just not okay. It is so important to acknowledge these feelings and to feel all the feels. Take a walk, punch a pillow, talk it out, or do whatever you need to do to let out that mental stress.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

And remember, you are not alone!! There are so many people, like myself, facing similar struggles and there are tons of amazing resources out there!

#typeonestrong #t1dlookslikeme #t1d #type1diabetes #t1diabetes #tandemtslimx2 #tandemdiabetes #diabetesawareness

May 9, 2009 - The day I was introduced to a new life with type 1 diabetes.
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On this day each year, I will forever be reminded that while that day may have been one of the worst days of my life, I am also reminded of the strong, brave, resilient woman I became to overcome this obstacle and live the beautiful, lively life I have always envisioned for myself!
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Sometimes I just want to say f**k you diabetes, I could have really done without you..but 12 years later and I am living my best/healthy life and kicking diabetes butt one day at a time 🤜🏼💥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

#diaversary #typeonestrong #t1dwarrior #t1dlookslikeme #t1d #type1diabetes #t1diabetes #tandemtslimx2 #tandemdiabetes #diabetesawareness

Hi, It’s me Kaitlin! - I took some time off from posting bc it’s been a crazy few months getting ready for my upcoming May wedding!
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But I wanted to share my recent travel experience! Let’s talk about traveling with diabetes ✈️
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This past weekend, I was so lucky to have been able to travel to Scottsdale, AZ for my bachelorette party! 👰🏻‍♀️🌵⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Traveling with diabetes triggers many fears and anxiety like:
❔Do I have enough supplies?
❔Will my pump stop working?
❔Do I have enough backup supplies?
❔Do I have enough snacks to treat a low blood sugar?
❔Will I have to get a pat down? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
..and the list goes on! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

I have been using the tandem t:slim pump for about 5 years or so and have never had any issues with travel, but recently, the high altitude alarm on my pump kept going off, even prior to my travels! This alarm suspends all insulin deliveries and the pump will not resume until a new cartridge is installed. I contacted Tandem to troubleshoot and to see if I could get a new pump before traveling, but was unable to do so at that time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Unfortunately, my fear came true and my pump stopped working mid-flight as the alarm triggered and all insulin deliveries were suspended! Of course panic ensued 😬I did have backup pens but was not something I wanted to worry about during my bachelorette party!! I finally got the pump to start working before we landed but then it stopped working again as we were driving to the Air Bnb. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I got Tandem on the phone and was able to order a new pump for when I arrived home and by the grace of God, my pump started working again and worked for the entire weekend up until my last hour coming home on the plane! Sugar was high but I was beyond thankful that I was going to the comfort of my own home and would have a new pump waiting for me to use! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
While technology is great, there is always the potential for something to just stop working! Prepare for the worst and learn to pivot when things go awry! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#typeonestrong #t1dlookslikeme #t1d #type1diabetes #t1diabetes #tandemtslimx2 #tandemdiabetes #diabetesawareness

Seeing the Dexcom commercial air during the Super Bowl, I couldn’t help but smile. I was happy to see this being aired on primetime TV, even shouting to my friends and showing them “hey, that’s what I have!” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

After reading so many comments and the backlash coming from that commercial, it got me thinking. Yes, this is great that Dexcom is promoting how amazing their device is (and I can attest this device has been lifesaving), but some people can’t even afford insulin let alone this device. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

I am happy diabetes is being brought to light but better efforts need to be made to bring more awareness around the daily struggles of diabetes and the real issues at hand here. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Diabetes awareness is much more than an amazing device used by people with diabetes being promoted by a celebrity. Don’t get me wrong, I am a huge fan of @nickjonas and @dexcom, but we need to do better in bringing awareness to what really needs attention!!

#diabetesawareness #t1dawareness #typeonestrong #t1d #type1diabetes #t1diabetes #dexcomg6 #dexcomwarrior #tandemtslimx2 #tandemdiabetes #jdrf #beyondtype1 #t1dwarrior #t1dstrong #t1dwarrior #t1dcommunity

One of my goals for 2021 include drinking more water! This gallon water bottle helps me keep track of my water intake for the day while providing me with some motivation to keep going. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Some days are definitely harder than others but if I put my mind to it I can force myself to finish this gallon of water each day! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

#stayhydrated #type1diabetes #t1diabetes #typeonestrong #t1dstrong #t1dwarrior #t1dloookslikeme #jdrf #beyondtype1 #t1dwarrior #t1dcommunity

No one could have prepared any of us for the year 2020 threw at us. If 2020 has taught me anything, it’s that we are stronger and more resilient than we think. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

I am ready to say goodbye to 2020 👋🏼 and hello to 2021, to new beginnings and to a bright future!☀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#newyear #newbeginnings #thebestisyettocome #type1diabetes #t1diabetes #typeonestrong #t1dstrong #t1dwarrior #t1dloookslikeme #jdrf #beyondtype1 #t1dwarrior #t1dcommunity

Day 30: And that’s a wrap on November and National Diabetes Awareness Month! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
To all those impacted by diabetes, I hope you know that you are not alone. Through the amazing resources and community groups out there, your diabetes journey can be a little less scary and a lot more manageable. Always know that you are more than just a diagnosis. #LiveBeyondType1 and shoot for the stars! The life you’ve always aspired is yours for the taking!! P.S. You Got This 👍🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
And for those of you not directly impacted by diabetes, educate yourself, help spread awareness, and become an ally!

#nationaldiabetesawarenessmonth #diabetesawarenessmonth #nationaldiabetesmonth #ndam #diabetesawareness #t1dawareness #typeonestrong #t1d #type1diabetes #t1diabetes #dexcomg6 #dexcomwarrior #tandemtslimx2 #tandemdiabetes #jdrf #beyondtype1 #t1dwarrior #t1dstrong #t1dwarrior #t1dcommunity

Day 29: The More You Know! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
There are so many misconceptions and unknowns about diabetes⁉️ Since it is the close of Diabetes Awareness Month, I wanted to highlight a few things I thought are important for people to know!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#nationaldiabetesawarenessmonth #diabetesawarenessmonth #nationaldiabetesmonth #ndam #diabetesawareness #t1dawareness #typeonestrong #t1d #type1diabetes #t1diabetes #dexcomg6 #dexcomwarrior #tandemtslimx2 #tandemdiabetes #jdrf #beyondtype1 #t1dwarrior #t1dstrong #t1dwarrior #t1dcommunity

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🧡 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
While the holidays may look a little different this year, just remember to be grateful for what you do have and who you have to share it with! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

“What if today, we were just grateful for everything?” - Charlie Brown
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#thankful #thankfulgratefulblessed

Day 25: Dive head first into Thanksgiving with some help from @beyondtype1! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The holidays can be tough to navigate with all the amazing foods and drinks that are ready for consumption. Just know, you CAN eat that and you CAN drink that (in moderation)! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Check out the great Thanksgiving cheat sheet to be in the know about what you are eating & drinking!
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Be safe & enjoy! 🤗 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

#nationaldiabetesawarenessmonth #diabetesawarenessmonth #nationaldiabetesmonth #ndam #diabetesawareness #t1dawareness #typeonestrong #t1d #type1diabetes #t1diabetes #dexcomg6 #dexcomwarrior #tandemtslimx2 #tandemdiabetes #jdrf #beyondtype1 #t1dwarrior #t1dstrong #t1dcommunity

Day 24: The importance of reading a nutrition label. Know the facts about what you are eating! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

#nationaldiabetesawarenessmonth #diabetesawarenessmonth #nationaldiabetesmonth #ndam #diabetesawareness #t1dawareness #typeonestrong #t1d #type1diabetes #t1diabetes #dexcomg6 #dexcomwarrior #tandemtslimx2 #tandemdiabetes #jdrf #beyondtype1 #t1dwarrior #t1dstrong #t1dcommunity

Day 23: Kicking off the week of Thanksgiving with a gratitude post to all those caretakers and spouses’s of a T1D 💕 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This is no easy task to take on, so I give all of you a huge thank you! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

For me, I am beyond grateful for my fiancé who loves me unconditionally through all of my highs & lows and the crazy mood swings that come with it and who has literally been a life saver to me more times than once! From grabbing me a juice box when I am low and too weak to leave the couch or when a low hits in the middle of a night, or literally rushing back home from work to wake me up from a very low blood sugar (pre-Covid). **Story for another day**
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I can honestly say though that if it wasn’t for my fiancé’s love, concerns, and persistence, I may have landed myself in the hospital or worse, not have even woken up. And for that, I am forever grateful 🙏🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Caretakers and spouses, your love and dedication does not go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#nationaldiabetesawarenessmonth #diabetesawarenessmonth #nationaldiabetesmonth #ndam #diabetesawareness #t1dawareness #typeonestrong #t1d #type1diabetes #t1diabetes #dexcomg6 #dexcomwarrior #tandemtslimx2 #tandemdiabetes #jdrf #beyondtype1 #t1dwarrior #t1dstrong #t1dcommunity

Day 22: Sunday Self-Reflections ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Living with type 1 diabetes takes a lot of blood, sweat, and tears! Some days I have to remind myself of one of my favorite quotes..”You are given this life because you are strong enough to live it.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
While some days I don’t feel strong at all and I just want to throw in the towel, I say to myself 𝐼 𝒸𝒶𝓃, 𝐼 𝓌𝒾𝓁𝓁, 𝐼 𝓂𝓊𝓈𝓉! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

We are stronger than we think. Stay fearless all you #t1dwarriors 💪🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

#nationaldiabetesawarenessmonth #diabetesawarenessmonth #nationaldiabetesmonth #ndam #diabetesawareness #t1dawareness #typeonestrong #t1d #type1diabetes #t1diabetes #dexcomg6 #dexcomwarrior #tandemtslimx2 #tandemdiabetes #jdrf #beyondtype1 #t1dwarrior #t1dstrong #t1dcommunity

Day 21: Exercising with the Tandem T:Slim pump! 🚴🏻‍♀️🏋🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

The Tandem pump has a ton of cool features including the Control-IQ and Basal-IQ technology that work in conjunction with the Dexcom CGM (*These features adjust insulin delivery levels based on CGM readings). The pump can be set to two modes: Exercise & Sleep. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

With the exercise mode, Control-IQ will use slightly different methods for automatic treatments to account for the likely drop in BG levels that occur during exercise. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

When exercise mode is enabled, the target BG range is automatically set to 140-160 mg/dL (a more narrow and higher range). If a BG level of less than or equal to 140 mg/dL is predicted, Control-IQ will start to decrease basal insulin delivery and if a BG level of less than or equal to 80 is predicted, Control-IQ will stop basal delivery. *Insulin delivery will resume once the BG is back in range. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

For me personally, my BG levels almost always plummet when I do high intensity cardio activities. If I know I am going to workout within the next 2-3 hours, I will set my pump to exercise mode. This doesn’t always work and sometimes I do have to unplug completely from my pump. When in doubt, always have a juice box handy 🧃👌🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#nationaldiabetesawarenessmonth #diabetesawarenessmonth #nationaldiabetesmonth #ndam #diabetesawareness #t1dawareness #typeonestrong #t1d #type1diabetes #t1diabetes #dexcomg6 #dexcomwarrior #insulinpump #tandemtslimx2 #tandemdiabetes #jdrf #beyondtype1 #t1dwarrior #t1dstrong #t1dcommunity

Day 20: One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever received is to 𝕓𝕖 𝕞𝕪 𝕠𝕨𝕟 𝕒𝕕𝕧𝕠𝕔𝕒𝕥𝕖! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This is key with life in general but also very important when it comes to your diabetes management. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
At the end of the day, it is 🅈🄾🅄 that has to live with your diabetes and 🅈🄾🅄 that knows what’s best for yourself. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

I’ve had some bad experiences with endocrinologists and learned that just because they have those letters next to their name, doesn’t mean what they are saying is the end all be all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

To be your own advocate means asking the questions, listening to what your gut is telling you, and expressing your thoughts and concerns. If you don’t, who will!? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

#beyourownadvocate #nationaldiabetesawarenessmonth #diabetesawarenessmonth #nationaldiabetesmonth #ndam #diabetesawareness #t1dawareness #typeonestrong #t1d #type1diabetes #t1diabetes #dexcomg6 #dexcomwarrior #tandemtslimx2 #tandemdiabetes #jdrf #beyondtype1 #t1dwarrior #t1dstrong #t1dcommunity

Day 18 & 19: Diabetes Awareness Month is all about educating and raising awareness. A part of this is about educating people on what NOT to do and I am here to do exactly that!

Missed yesterday but I think this post makes up for 2 days because it is VERY important for people to know what not to do when it comes to traveling (once traveling becomes more of a thing again)! ✈️

Check out my latest post on the #1 travel mistake I’ve made that I hope no one else falls victim to!! >> https://www.thesweetembrace.com/post/what-not-to-do-when-traveling (clickable link in bio)
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#nationaldiabetesawarenessmonth #diabetesawarenessmonth #nationaldiabetesmonth #ndam #diabetesawareness #t1dawareness #typeonestrong #t1d #type1diabetes #t1diabetes #dexcomg6 #dexcomwarrior #tandemtslimx2 #tandemdiabetes #jdrf #beyondtype1 #t1dwarrior #t1dstrong #t1dcommunity

Day 17: Embracing the Suck! - Make a sucky situation, a little less sucky! ⠀⠀⠀⠀

I’ll be the first to admit and to shout it from the rooftop that DIABETES SUCKS! ..and I know I am not alone in feeling this way! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

..However, I do believe that from some sucky situations can blossom some really beautiful things. Embracing the suck & shifting a negative mindset can help to better a sucky situation (as that is of diabetes)!
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Go check out my latest blog post, all about embracing the suck! ..trust me, it’s a good one (https://www.thesweetembrace.com/post/embrace-the-suck)

#nationaldiabetesawarenessmonth #diabetesawarenessmonth #nationaldiabetesmonth #ndam #diabetesawareness #t1dawareness #typeonestrong #t1d #type1diabetes #t1diabetes #dexcomg6 #dexcomwarrior #tandemtslimx2 #tandemdiabetes #jdrf #beyondtype1 #t1dwarrior #t1dstrong #t1dcommunity #diabadass

Day 16: Lancet Change Mondays! ..because we all know you’re due for a change😜 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

The lancet is the needle used to prick your finger for blood. The recommendation is to change it after every use but let’s be honest, some if not most people may go days, weeks, or even months without changing. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

I at least try to change it every week (if I remember)! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
*If you are washing your hands before testing and no one else is using your meter, you are fine not to be changing the lancet after every use. It is good to get into the habit of changing at least weekly or bi-weekly depending also on how often you are testing!* ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Day 15: #t1dlookslikeme ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Type 1 diabetes is truly an interesting phenomenon. There is no known cause or cure, and a person living with type 1 diabetes is constantly making medical dosing decisions that can be life or death! T1D is invisible to most people looking in from the outside but it is far from invisible to anyone living with T1D!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🔹You see me and you see a normal, healthy young female.
🔹 You see me and you would never know the daily battles my own body is fighting against me.
🔹You see me and you would never know the countless nights of sleep I’ve lost from a stupid low blood sugar disturbing my peaceful rest. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Because I am living with an invisible disease, doesn’t make it any lesser and it also doesn’t define who I am as a person. Type 1 diabetes is a part of my being but does not make up my whole being! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Kudos to all you #t1dwarriors out there kicking diabetes butt day in and day out! Keep on kick in’ butt 👊🏼💥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Day 14: World Diabetes Day! 🌎💙 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
November 14 marks World Diabetes Day - The world’s largest global diabetes awareness campaign!!
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WDD was created in 1991 in response to the rapid rise of diabetes around the world. It is marked every year on November 14th, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin!
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The Blue Circle represents the campaign and signifies the unity of the global diabetes community.

Do your part 👍🏼 Wear blue today & help in the month long effort to educate & raise awareness for diabetes! ⠀

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Day 13: Wear Blue to Work Day (Work at home edition)! #bluefridays ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Going blue for work today to show my support for World Diabetes Day, taking place tomorrow, November 14th! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Help spread the word and wear your blue 💙 ⠀⠀⠀

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Day 12: Managing your mental health is equally as important as managing your type 1 diabetes.
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Type 1 diabetes is like having a second full-time job that I never wanted, is 24/7, and doesn’t even offer vacation days! Diabetes burnout is real people!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We are all human and sometimes need a mental health day. It is really important to know that 𝒾𝓉’𝓈 𝑜𝓀𝒶𝓎 𝓃𝑜𝓉 𝓉𝑜 𝒷𝑒 𝑜𝓀𝒶𝓎 some days. The key is to recognizing that you need to take a moment to reset and silent the craziness of life (diabetes included). Whether it be through mediation, working out, going for a walk, reading a book, visiting with family and friends, or simply just laying in bed. Find what helps in bringing you to a peaceful state of mind. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
A healthy mind can help to achieve a healthy body! ☀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Day 11: Wine Wednesday! 🍷 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Sometimes life calls for a nice glass of wine and some actually whining about how annoying diabetes can be! #cheers ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

& Salute to all our veterans! 🇺🇸 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Day 10: The importance of insulin and why we need it to survive! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Day 9: Things to know about about type 1 diabetes! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Missed yesterday so posting day 7 and day 8 of #nationaldiabetesawarenessmonth ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Day 7: Support System ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Type 1 diabetes not only affects the individual diagnosed but also, the people that love and care for that individual. I am so thankful to have had such a strong backing from the beginning to help get me through the hard days and give me the encouragement and drive to push forward. I am forever grateful for my family, fiancé, and friends ❤️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Day 8: My T1D Hero ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
When I was first diagnosed, nobody in my family had T1D, so this was foreign and unknown territory for us all. A few years after I was diagnosed, my father unfortunately was diagnosed with T1D. While I never want to see any one I love have to go through what I do, I knew that I would be there for my dad to lean on and we would get through this together. My dad is the strongest man I know with all the things he has had to undergo in his life and while having T1D has not been easy for him, I have witnessed the strength and perseverance to push through! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

You do not have to be alone in this battle! There can be some dark, frustrating, and just completely overwhelming days, so I truly hope that everyone can find a support system/someone to lean on, whether it be with family, friends, a partner, or even through the T1D community! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Day 6: Flying High (Literally) ✈️ ..but let’s talk about High Blood Sugars aka Hyperglycemia ↗️⬆️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Hyperglycemia means there is too much sugar in the blood. This is typically when the blood sugar level is above 170 mg/dL. **May vary for each individual** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Symptoms:
▪️Increased thirst and/or hunger
▪️Frequent urination
▪️Tired
▪️Headache
▪️Dry mouth
▪️Shortness of breath ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Some Things I do to Combat a High:
🔻First things first - check my blood sugar with a finger prick to make sure my CGM is accurate before taking insulin to correct the high.
💦 Drink lots of water!!
🚴🏻‍♀️Hop on the peloton bike or take a walk around the block (or apartment more so lately) to get my body moving! - Movement/exercise helps to bring my blood sugar levels down!
🧘🏻 Do some mediation to help calm any stress/nerves I may have that could have caused a high.
✔️Monitor blood sugar levels/test frequently ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
**If the blood sugar does not budge and stays above 240 for a while (this may vary for each person),it is always good to check for ketones! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Day 5: Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) ↘️⬇️ Not enough sugar in the blood. This is typically when the blood sugar level is less than 70 mg/dL. **May vary for each individual** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Symptoms:
▪️Feeling weak/lightheaded/shaky
▪️Sweating
▪️Fast heartbeat
▪️Blurred vision
▪️Confusion
▪️Tingly tongue ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

My Favorite Treatments to Combat a Low:
🧃 If I am home, I typically always have apple juice or fruit snacks on hand.
🍬 If I am on the go, I make sure to carry a glucose liquid shot (my favorite - one quick shot that tastes good and is quick to elevate my sugars), glucose tabs (not my favorite - little chalky, have to take a few tabs, tastes okay but does the job), glucose gummies (okay but I’d rather have my fruit snacks), fruit snacks (always a good choice), or anything that is small enough to shove in my purse and easy to administer! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Day 4: Pump or Injections? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I used injections for about 4 months after my diagnosis but quickly transitioned onto the pump. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✔️Medtronic MiniMed 530G (Sept 2009 - Apr 2018)
✔️Tandem T:slim X2 (May 2018 - Present Day) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
..And yes my sugar did drop low this morning 😬 but we good now 🙌🏼

I personally feel like I can better manage my diabetes with a pump (less to think about) but I will occasionally take a mini pump vacation if I am going away on a long beach vacation. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Something to note is that no two people will manage their diabetes the same way. All bodies, preferences, and lifestyles are different, so choose the tools that fit best within your life! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Day 3 of #nationaldiabetesawarenessmonth ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about 3 months before I was set to go off to Penn State University (a 4 hour drive away from home) and cheer on my Nittany Lions! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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➡️Was I terrified? ℂ𝕠𝕞𝕡𝕝𝕖𝕥𝕖𝕝𝕪
➡️Was I unsure of how I would fit in/tell people I had type 1 diabetes? 𝕋𝕠𝕥𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕪
➡️Did I let this diagnosis stop me from following my dreams of attending PSU and graduating with honors? 𝔸𝕓𝕤𝕠𝕝𝕦𝕥𝕖𝕝𝕪 𝕟𝕠𝕥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

I will be the first to admit that balancing the college experience with managing my type 1 diabetes was no easy task. I made my fair share of mistakes that I have learned from and grown as a person (..more posts to come on my college experiences)! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🔹Having diabetes does not define who you are as a person.
🔹Living with diabetes is manageable with the right tools and resources (and there are tons of amazing tools and resources out there).
🔹Never let a diabetes diagnosis make you believe that you can’t achieve anything you set your mind to (because you can and you will)! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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ℕ𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕞𝕓𝕖𝕣 𝕚𝕤 ℕ𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝔻𝕚𝕒𝕓𝕖𝕥𝕖𝕤 𝔸𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕙 💙 All month long, the T1D community will be kicking it into high gear to help educate and raise awareness on diabetes! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
To start things off, I wanted to reintroduce myself & share my relationship with T1D! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

▪️Name/Age = Kaitlin O’Grady/29
▪️Age of Diagnosis = 18
▪️Years living with T1D = 11years (+5months)
▪️Family Members w/ T1D = Father (diagnosed after I was)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

*More posts to come on my T1D story and my journey with T1D!
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Love this ♥️ The diagnosis of type 1 diabetes definitely knocked me off of my feet but it has definitely built me up to be the strong-willed, determined, fighter that I am today! ..What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger 💪🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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With help from my dexcom and Tandem t:slim pump, I have been able to keep my A1C below 7!
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The Hemoglobin A1C test measures average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months. Each person is different but this number should typically be below 7.
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While the A1C number doesn’t necessarily show you the full picture of how you are managing your diabetes, seeing 5.5 definitely makes me happy!

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𝕋𝕖𝕒𝕞 𝕆’𝔾𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕪 has participated in the JDRF walk for the past 10 years!! While walk season and fundraising events may look a little different this year, we can still join forces virtually to continue supporting the amazing efforts being done by this incredible organization! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Let‘s bring some good to 2020 by helping the diabetes community in driving efforts towards one day finding a cure!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Interested in joining forces with Team O’Grady to help us meet our fundraising goals?? - Link to our team page in bio! 💙 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

**Pictures from 2019 JDRF One Walk and Team O’Grady’s annual Cheers to a Cure fundraiser! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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During these times where work has become 100% remote, I wanted to take a second to share an appreciation post. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

I will always have the utmost respect for the place that I work. Not only is this the place where I met my fiancé but this place has allowed me to continue my job effortlessly from the comfort of my own home. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Being a T1D, I feared that I would have to get back on public transportation to get to work everyday. I feared that I would be in close quarters with people that who knows where they have been or if they are concerned about the well being of themself or for others. Thankfully, my fears were subdued by our company allowing us to work from home most likely until 2021. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Similar to how living with type 1 diabetes is, the company adjusted, adapted, and lived on!..And for that I am extremely appreciative!💙 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#workfromhome #typeonestrong #t1d #type1diabetes #t1diabetes #t1dlookslikeme #tandemtslimx2 #tandemdiabetes #beyondtype1 #jdrf #t1dwarrior #t1dstrong #diabetesawareness #t1dawareness #t1dcommunity

So, it’s already September, huh? Soaking up what’s left of summer! ☀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#sunsoutpumpsout #typeonestrong #t1d #type1diabetes #t1diabetes #t1dlookslikeme #tandemtslimx2 #tandemdiabetes #beyondtype1 #jdrf #t1dwarrior #t1dstrong #diabetesawareness #t1dawareness #t1dcommunity

Working out with type 1 diabetes sometimes poses its challenges. For me, it’s those pesky lows that always seem to get me (especially when working out on the Peloton bike)! Thank god for some good old apple juice that I always keep on standby 🧃
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Go check out my latest blog post on my recent fitness achievement and the adjustments I’ve had to make in my diabetes management! Link in bio ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
What’s your go-to low treatment when working out?? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#peloton #t1d #typeonestrong #type1diabetes #t1diabetes #t1dlookslikeme #beyondtype1 #jdrf #t1dwarrior #t1dstrong #diabetesawareness #t1dawareness #t1dcommunity

I may be out of the cheerleading world for quite some time, but I can still pull out a solid handstand! 🤸🏻‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

No insulin pumps or Dexcoms were harmed in my attempt to do this (my pump has occasionally slipped out of my sports bra when doing this..and yes I do tend to randomly go into handstands from time to time😆)! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Also side note: My living room has become a full fledged gym and I don’t hate it 💁🏻‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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