# My Story **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/my-life-story/97.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the My Story category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-my-story-category/656)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2018, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-my-story-category/656 "2018-05-14T02:26:51Z")
Diabetes and my life story: please write yours here! --- ## [Diagnosed at 19 at 470 mg/dL: twelve years of T1D from Georgia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diagnosed-at-19-at-470-mg-dl-twelve-years-of-t1d-from-georgia/16288)
**Author:** [@Irakli](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irakli)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diagnosed-at-19-at-470-mg-dl-twelve-years-of-t1d-from-georgia/16288 "2026-09-10T08:42:27Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Irakli. I’m 31, from Georgia (the country, not the US state), and I read my numbers in mg/dL, so apologies in advance to the mmol/L crowd. Some background before the diabetes part. I’ve been in technolo… --- ## [Type 1 - Not LADA At Age 37](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-not-lada-at-age-37/15801)
**Author:** [@Nicky55](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nicky55)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-1-not-lada-at-age-37/15801 "2026-06-08T05:03:29Z")
Age 37, ruled the world, then BOOM! All the symptoms hit me over a six week period. My GP diagnosed me in 5 minutes. We tried oral Type 2 meds with no success. Within 10 days I’m using long and short duration insulin. Wi… --- ## [Can you categorize yourself as 'very healthy' if you have diabetes and high cholesterol?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-you-categorize-yourself-as-very-healthy-if-you-have-diabetes-and-high-cholesterol/15974)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/can-you-categorize-yourself-as-very-healthy-if-you-have-diabetes-and-high-cholesterol/15974 "2026-04-26T17:02:31Z")
I was filling out a survey for an upcoming college reunion and the survey question was: How would you characterize your health: very healthy somewhat healthy in poor health etc. Well, I am in pretty good shape but I … --- ## [Higher A1C desired for advanced aged?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/higher-a1c-desired-for-advanced-aged/12316)
**Author:** [@Penningdcp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Penningdcp)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/higher-a1c-desired-for-advanced-aged/12316 "2025-12-04T22:30:48Z")
I moved and changed States and healthcare institutions. I’m 81, insulin dependent Type 2 (dx 40 years). With Victoza I have lost about 45 pounds and over time reduced my dose of Lantus significantly. My A1Cs were running… --- ## [T1 fitness coach](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-fitness-coach/15337)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 5:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1-fitness-coach/15337 "2025-06-25T05:33:40Z")
For those looking for a t1 fitness inspiration, I’ve found this guy amazing since I learned he was T1…. Which was not long after he did. If wanting to improve physical fitness ; worth a follow --- ## [LADA Diabetes Misdiagnosed as Type 2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lada-diabetes-misdiagnosed-as-type-2/14014)
**Author:** [@LinMay](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LinMay)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lada-diabetes-misdiagnosed-as-type-2/14014 "2025-04-22T16:16:09Z")
Hi! I was diagnosed with diabetes almost a decade ago. I was 31 years old. I got the classic symptoms of being really thirsty and peeing a lot. I didn’t feel well. I had lost weight and was feeling good about that, thou… --- ## [Insulin resistance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-resistance/15195)
**Author:** [@TheWayOfLife](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TheWayOfLife)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-resistance/15195 "2025-03-25T21:40:18Z")
Wow, I’m really insulin resistant. I have to self inject (with the pod) 10 units of Novolog. My sugars decide after the injection and pod that they want to go well past 300. My kidneys function is at 50%. I’m scared lite… --- ## [Diabetes Care August issue](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-care-august-issue/14849)
**Author:** [@Mikey417](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mikey417)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-care-august-issue/14849 "2024-08-27T19:32:56Z")
I wanted to blow my horn a little. My artistic release in life has been photography, and now that I am retired it is full time. I have had several shows, and am represented by a gallery in Durham. The August issue of Di… --- ## [A1C from 5.3 to 6.4 in a year and a half](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-from-5-3-to-6-4-in-a-year-and-a-half/14734)
**Author:** [@lajean](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lajean)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a1c-from-5-3-to-6-4-in-a-year-and-a-half/14734 "2024-07-18T23:19:07Z")
I am new here and worried about what seems like a fast increase in A1C. Two years ago, my doctor contacted me about a result of 5.9 A1C, which he said was prediabetic and too high. I made changes to my diet, lost weigh… --- ## [Approaching my 10 year diaversary](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/approaching-my-10-year-diaversary/14727)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 11:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/approaching-my-10-year-diaversary/14727 "2024-06-19T11:14:20Z")
My 10 year diaversary is coming up this summer, so I cleared out 10 years of accumulated D-junk on my stockpile shelves getting ready for the next ten years. Found this BG log from the first week after I saw my GP for a… --- ## [Everyone Has Been So Helpful](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/everyone-has-been-so-helpful/14707)
**Author:** [@SobeiT](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SobeiT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/everyone-has-been-so-helpful/14707 "2024-06-16T16:52:44Z")
I want to thank you all so much. I have learned a lot from you! As of late I feel the life has been sucked out of me so I am going to go back to lurking. Best Wishes :smiley: --- ## [Having Diabetes (by 8-year-old Rachel)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/having-diabetes-by-8-year-old-rachel/14523)
**Author:** [@RachelMaraii](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RachelMaraii)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/having-diabetes-by-8-year-old-rachel/14523 "2024-04-12T00:24:38Z")
I often forget I have this little piece of my diabetes history. My second grade teacher was a wonderful illustrator. She always had her classes write and illustrate a book – and that was the year I was diagnosed. Pencil … --- ## [Feb 22nd. Washington's Birthday and my journey began](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feb-22nd-washingtons-birthday-and-my-journey-began/14449)
**Author:** [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/feb-22nd-washingtons-birthday-and-my-journey-began/14449 "2024-02-27T23:04:18Z")
I was in Kindergarten, 3 months shy of turning 6. It was Washington’s Bday holiday, Monday Feb 1965, and grandparents were visiting. This ended up being a blessing, as I had 6 siblings at that time, ages 1-10. I was k… --- ## [My Journey of 19+ years](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-journey-of-19-years/13533)
**Author:** [@Al.S](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Al.S)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-journey-of-19-years/13533 "2023-02-02T20:28:15Z")
My story begins in a very peculiar way… (I’m in Canada, so values are mmol/L) Sometime in 1998, my Father at the age of 55 was diagnosed as T2D, with fasting sugars at 6.1, and A1C. In May 2003 - I had my annual physic… --- ## [New to it, just about a year in](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-it-just-about-a-year-in/13539)
**Author:** [@Jpennell20](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jpennell20)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-it-just-about-a-year-in/13539 "2023-02-01T17:26:32Z")
Hello, My name is Jonas, I’m 47 years old and I currently live in Canada. Fall of 2021 I got pretty sick around October felt like a cold, voice was terrible, was super weak, was sick for about maybe 7 weeks. Had troubl… --- ## [From blurry eyesight to a clear vision for life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/from-blurry-eyesight-to-a-clear-vision-for-life/13328)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/from-blurry-eyesight-to-a-clear-vision-for-life/13328 "2022-11-17T19:32:15Z")
About 33 years ago I had 2 consecutive days (nights actually) of being unable to focus. The 2nd was worse, as it didn’t go away. I went to the clinic, but my doc was on vacation, and the ophthalmologist was in surgery. T… --- ## [My diagnosis story: DKA with 625 mg/dL](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-diagnosis-story-dka-with-625-mg-dl/12678)
**Author:** [@Finn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Finn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-diagnosis-story-dka-with-625-mg-dl/12678 "2022-05-11T13:10:16Z")
I’m Finn. I got my Type 1 LADA diagnosis on Friday the 13th (of August 2021) with a blood sugar level of 625 mg/dL - DKA was a pretty clear cut diagnosis. I’d been losing a lot of weight the few weeks (or maybe months, … --- ## [Pay it Forward Coaching](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pay-it-forward-coaching/12163)
**Author:** [@hoya](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/hoya)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pay-it-forward-coaching/12163 "2021-12-13T15:56:35Z")
Hi all, I just concluded a Masterclass in Coaching, and I have a persistent pay-it-forward assignment to provide free health and wellness coaching to T1Ds and their families. Can you help me complete this important work?… --- ## [And so it begins](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/and-so-it-begins/10389)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/and-so-it-begins/10389 "2021-01-16T20:57:38Z")
This may be a long story. Diagnosed April 4th, 2016. A lot led up to it. Drank too much, ate terrible, treated my body poorly my whole life. Never really thought about diabetes, although a LOT of my family had/has type … --- ## [My T1D turned 21 this year!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-t1d-turned-21-this-year/10392)
**Author:** [@SBee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SBee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 2:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-t1d-turned-21-this-year/10392 "2020-10-25T02:24:02Z")
Hi :wave:t3: I’m Shauna. I was dx in 1999. I was living in Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, Australia. I was 22, and with hindsight I’d say I had symptoms for a considerably long time before diagnosis. I often … --- ## [My 6th diaversary](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-6th-diaversary/10051)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-6th-diaversary/10051 "2020-07-29T04:52:40Z")
…started with a shrieking high alarm!! BG 275! :scream\_cat: I must have slept through the earlier alert (!!) and after a few fuzzy moments just dealt with the situation: inhaled an 8-unit Afrezza and changed my Pod, wa… --- ## [My Diabetes Story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-diabetes-story/9819)
**Author:** [@clo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/clo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-diabetes-story/9819 "2020-06-22T23:35:16Z")
Hi, my name is Clo and im new here so I thought I’d share my story. When I was 8 years old I started getting sick, I was told initially it was the flu. When I didn’t start getting better my parents took me to the doctor… --- ## [Intro](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/intro/9655)
**Author:** [@BS500](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/BS500)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/intro/9655 "2020-04-18T18:45:16Z")
Hi everyone super excited to be here. I just have on an old Samsung note 5 that I am using for my device. Hoping my iPhone will be able to be used one day. --- ## [How I survived death from IV-injected Lantus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-i-survived-death-from-iv-injected-lantus/6639)
**Author:** [@Gomer](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Gomer)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-i-survived-death-from-iv-injected-lantus/6639 "2020-01-29T03:00:17Z")
At 0806 (am) on March 01, 2018, the nurse came in and asked me if she could give me my insulin. I said “yes”. Then she started giving me my morning Lantus. One problem, she injected the Lantus direct into my IV port. I c… --- ## [Tri Cities WA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tri-cities-wa/7673)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tri-cities-wa/7673 "2019-12-30T20:18:54Z")
My family and I are moving to the Tri Cities, WA area over the next couple weeks. My online research hasn’t turned up any active local diabetes groups in the area that I’ve seen… although it’s a big enough area that I … --- ## [My story today...seems to change almost daily](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-story-today-seems-to-change-almost-daily/8660)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-story-today-seems-to-change-almost-daily/8660 "2019-11-14T16:36:47Z")
Best way for me to slow down and think about the big picture of managing this PITA disease is to summarize my current thinking…which becomes this post of “my story today”. I’m five years in with LADA Type 1, MDI with Fi… --- ## [My Story - DX'ed at age 6; going on to med school now](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-story-dxed-at-age-6-going-on-to-med-school-now/6257)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-story-dxed-at-age-6-going-on-to-med-school-now/6257 "2019-10-29T04:08:58Z")
Hi all. I’m new to the community, so I thought I’d share a bit about me… and what better way than through the 1st paragraph in my personal statement to medical school: Six years old, sitting on my hands in my primary phy… --- ## [From Type 2 to Type 1, my story](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/from-type-2-to-type-1-my-story/7615)
**Author:** [@Megan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Megan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/from-type-2-to-type-1-my-story/7615 "2019-06-03T17:49:16Z")
I’m so happy to find this forum (and even happier that this is the first time I’ve been able to get my first name as a username on any website!) If my story sounds familiar you may have read it when I posted on the T1 s… --- ## [Reduce risk of Diabetes - Drink More Water](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reduce-risk-of-diabetes-drink-more-water/7023)
**Author:** [@LaurenMs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LaurenMs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reduce-risk-of-diabetes-drink-more-water/7023 "2019-03-20T16:32:12Z")
My grandmother who had type 2 diabetes so I have had the plan to prevent the Diabetes in early stages. Based on French researchers report, drinking about four or more 8-ounce glasses of water a day may reduce the risk o… [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-share/my-life-story/97.md?page=1)