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Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Without insulin, the body can't regulate blood sugar—so you have to manage it manually, every day, for the rest of your life.
I was diagnosed in 2024. It's been a battle, but I'm learning to manage it with more confidence. It takes real effort, but it's worth it.
If you're going through this and struggling, I'm here to chat. It gets better with time.
They share a name but are very different conditions:
Living with T1D means constantly thinking about blood sugar:
Managing T1D is as much mental as it is physical. There's "diabetes burnout"—the exhaustion of never getting a break from the constant decisions. Some days are smooth; others feel like a rollercoaster despite doing everything right.
What helps: routine, good sleep, not beating yourself up over imperfect numbers, and remembering that management is a skill that improves over time.
After my diagnosis, I built Type 1 Diabetes Guide—my most downloaded app (400+ downloads). I wanted to create a resource that explains everything I wish I knew at the start: what T1D is, how to manage it, and practical tips for daily life.