My DKA and Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis Story (CHECK BIO!!)

Hey, your not the only one, I had exactly the same problem, but I didn’t know I had diabetes it sort of appeared with out me knowing…. Basically my episode happened at the beginning of Covid, I caught Covid in hospital, I was in ICU for 5days then 24days on ward…. Hospital wasn’t a good place where I was, a full lock down happened he could not walk out of the ward, everyone was quarantined, not a nice experience and what we all saw, rest in peace for those not here today….. I can’t get the images out of my head which are still fresh today, I thank my hospital because they saved my life, I was told I had less than 10mins of life left… now I’m ok and healthy with various medications, thanks for this video, I hope your ok now and learning more about diabetes 👍🏻

I am T1, diagnosed 1/18/1985 - I know, the dark ages. Just after my 17th birthday. Had my 39th diaversary in 2024. There were no insulin pumps back then. CGMs were not even a dream. Night-time blood sugar crashes occurred frequently. Only had beef and pork insulins (I actually saved my first R and N vials and still have them today). No quick acting insulin. The R insulin took about 2 hours to start working, N was your basal dose, lasting about 12 hours. Blood tests took about 2 minutes. Drop of blood on a test strip, wait a minute, then run the strip under water & blot dry. Then wait another minute. Finally compare the strip with a color chart on the strip vial to guess your sugar level. You'd be lucky to guess within 100 points of your actual blood sugar results. Things are so much easier now, but this condition still blows. Best of luck to your future!

I too am a type 1 diabetic since 1994. The best thing I could do for myself is get the Dexcon g6 and Omiepod. They work great together. Liked your video. I'm glad your doing better. Every day is a struggle to keep your blood sugar at range. You can do it just be strong.

What a beautiful, intelligent and well spoken young woman you are! Thanks for having the courage to post your story. I am also a type 1 diabetic. Sometimes I don't feel like "owning" my diabetes or feel ashamed for some stupid reason. So happy you have a diagnosis (so many misdiagnosed) and the love and support of your family. You got this love!

Keelin I was diagnosed at around your age and they too told me I made to the hospital just in time otherwise I would have gone into a coma. Stay strong you got this. Look forward to hearing about your Omnipod experience... I’ve been a T1D for 35+ years. Also, I’m not sure if you are familiar with “shesdiabetic” YouTube account, but she is such a good resource and fun to watch.

so glad you’re ok! 💕 you’re so strong 💪

I'm so proud of you!!

Omg I was diagnosed about 8 months ago myself! I feel for you girl. We got this!

Hey keelin sorry about this my brother has type 1 diabetes so I know it can be really hard sometimes but I hope it’s going okay and I hope I get to see you again at school sometime!! Not gonna lie you were the best Spanish partner

My 9 year old son just went through the same thing it was heartbreaking his levels were 1034 they said they never saw it so high they airlifted him to another hospital and he stayed on the icu for 2 days he’s doing a lot better now thanks for this video ♥️ you got this 🙏🏾

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stay strong! I have type one diabetes to and my brother does to I am pretty sure he went in to DKA! so amazing that you got a dexcom so quick. I have the omni pod and I love it. I also have the dexcom and love! I got diagnosed in Maryland but didn't have to go o the hospital because my parents knew the symptoms! Its not a fun thing to have but stay strong girl you got this! WE GOT THIS!

I’m a type 2 !! We got this !! We all in this together !! 💪

I’m so sorry girl ❤️ my cousin has type 1 diabetes too and he has a dexcom ❤️❤️

i was diagnosed in 2019! glad u were able to get a dexcom so quick my insurance made me wait 6 months and i had such bad anxiety about going low lol but it’s game changer!!

I wish you Love, Light and Healing. Home, Family and Faith.

Keep fighting champ!

I was diagnosed with t1d in 2018 I was in hospital for a week and my blood glucose levels were in there forties and I went into a coma whilst on holiday to tennerife that was over a year ago now but believe me it does get easier and I’m hoping to get my insulin pump soon

Hey love! My story of being diagnosed is so similar! And I know it’s so hard to go through alone feel free to reach out at any time! Stay strong girly 💕

Glad you good . I been through the same thing. My lungs collapsed plus my kidneys stop working completely. I had to be intubated and spent the next 3 months in the ICU . Also I had codvic .