Female, 40 years old, 2 years with T1D
I was diagnosed with LADA in Dec 2023 at the age of 39. It was a sudden transition for my body, mind and for my family. My main source of information and support was from my endocrine doctor…
Mother of a 9 year old with T1D
I hope that there is more education about the existence of T1D and the fact that it is a chronic, autoimmune condition that is different from Type 2. When I first shared with friends…
Male, 30 years with T1D
Management of T1D has evolved so much over the years. New technology like insulin pumps, CGMs and new insulins has made managing T1D a lot better…
Mother of a 9 year old with T1D
When my son was first diagnosed, people around me often said that T1D should keep away from sugary stuff and I had given my child too big a portion of bubble tea…
Doris Chng, newly diagnosed in Sep 2024
I was called up last September to pick up my blood test report. I was in disbelief when the doctor told to me that I am diabetic. I saw him circled both numbers…
Female, 3 years with T1D
I wish people would understand that Type 1 diabetes is not something you “get” because of unhealthy living, but because of an autoimmune condition…
Working mother of a 10 year old with T1D
When I was much younger in my 20s, I met someone in school who had to take an injection before each meal. Everything was done in a secretive manner and as classmates…
Sandy Teo, mother of a 10 year old with T1D
Clarence was diagnosed with T1D when he was 8 years old. It was devastating and unbelievable initially as there is no one else in the family, including extended family, with diabetes…
Male, 41 years with T1D
Always bring extra insulin, together with test strips, needles and all. You never know if the country has the exact same model as the insulin pen that you are using…
Father, 44 years old, caregiver of a child with T1D
My child was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of four. He now uses a Libre sensor and an insulin pump to help manage his condition. At times, he receives comments…