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am i depressed or do i just feel like shit because my blood sugar is high

#MOOD #LOL #T1D

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I’m not that sad 😂

#positive #disability #ok really cool

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Amputee soccer is kind of hilarious

#disablity #i luv him

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My husband just sent this to me. AWESOME!

#disability

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THE CARING HAND. Sculpture by Eva Oertli and Beat Huber.

#nature #art

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Recently I’ve been struggling with balancing my blood sugar levels with my nutrition. I have more security with the tools I have access to (a Dexcom specifically), but I still have difficulty not wanting to give insulin despite all the progress I’ve made. 

THIS problem for me stems from the inner concepts of not wanting to overeat, gain weight, and feel sick. I feel like if I eat enough to stay afloat, my blood sugar will stay relatively in check, I can manage everything with activity and my long acting insulin, and I won’t have to worry about gaining weight. Obviously this is some kind of “perfectionist dream,” though lol. 

I don’t intend to let my illness hold me back. I’m still focused on adapting to the world around me, and being able to achieve my wants, and dreams for the future. I want to create something, someone. 

A dream of mine is to be able to get a job. I’m currently disabled due to other health issues, but I know if I control my T1D, I’ll be able to overcome and shine through. I want more for myself, and I want to give back more (I’ve been ON EDGE over the environment recently. I’m SHAKING bitch, we need to fix this). 

Anyway, January is already almost over! I have a few goals for next month, which I’d like to budget into my money.

- Write a new slam poem and perform it 

- Take a photo of myself every day 

- Research editing tools for video ideas I have 

- Research online classes and budget one into my monthly spending 

- Make an online shop for thrifted items/vintage toys 

Here I come February ! 

#observation #T1D #mental health #1.27.19 #goals

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Figuring Out How to Move Forward!

(Type one diabetes financing rant)

Hey guys. So I’m working on future life goals for myself (seriously, never done it before), and I’m doing research right now on ways to earn a living while being a type one diabetic, as well as the basic costs of living.

Living cost is insane for the average person, including: gas, food, car insurance, basic grooming tools, rent, as well as others like transport, utilities, etc. Besides all of this, we as T1D patients have to struggle with the cost of test trips (around $1 per strip, supposed to test a minimum of 8 times per day, not including when we go low or high, which requires more treatment costs, as well as medication), the glucose meter itself (usually ranging between $20-$100), insulin (Its dependent on the type, but all true insulin is upwards of $100 per vile without insurance, and if you’re not on a pump, you have 2 different types to purchase. You are required to take a shot of short acting each time you have a meal, and for high blood glucose correction. The basal is dependent on the person, but its usually given one time per day at a higher dosage), glucagon (an tool to use in case of critically low blood glucose, usually between $50-100), needles, ketone strips, lancets, and those are just a few of the BASICS.

Then there are tools such as the CGM (continuous glucose monitor), pump, A1C monitor, etc. Don’t even get me started on their pricing, nevermind the tools necessarily to utilize the devices themselves, however the benefits of owning such devices are drastically life altering.

These are all things the average person wouldn’t need to consider when accounting for their weekly, monthly, and yearly spending. For a type one diabetic, the tools and medications listed above are as secondhand and necessary as the average persons’ grocery shopping. That being said, even this comparison isn’t completely accurate, while a T1D patient isn’t as in control of their usage of these products, such as one simply eating certain meals to avoid higher spending costs. Maintaining a regular A1C and glucose reading is imperative to a type one diabetic, as not only is it reliant on how much he or she spends, but also on their basic health, their longevity of life, and in critical cases; life or death.

Now, we begin on health insurance. Some insurances will make a person with a preexisting chronic illness pay more, as their cost of living is higher. Nevermind the mental strain this has on someone dealing with T1D, as they may need to accommodate for nutritionists, meal plans, mental health experts, and medications as many experience dramatic highs and lows brought on from the instability of his or hers own body.

Personally, I’m disabled due to other health complications brought on by my weakened immune system, stress of living, and basic care requirements. I’ve been called a “brittle” type one diabetic since I was diagnosed at 6.

That being said, I’m determined to not let this hold me down, so back to the drawing board! I want to travel, explore, and experience new things in life. Getting my health under control is check number one, then accommodating for my illness with my goals and dreams...well, that we’ll just have to figure out.

Rant for today!

#T1D #type one diabetes #type one diabetic #T1Dstrong #T1Darmy #dexcom #pump #cost of T1D #T1Dcost #T1Dliving #typeoneliving #diary #observation

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~About Me~

Hi! I’m Pine. I’m a 20 year old type one diabetic, raw vegan, and cute fanatic. 

Follow me on my journey through getting my A1C on track, daily life, and other muddy situations babeeyyyy!!! I’ve been disabled since the age of 17, and focus on moving forward, art therapy, mindfulness, and cognition. I have multiple mental health conditions, but manage them through natural healing processes and life development. Ask any questions in regards to my illness and experience. 

I love taking photos, writing (poetry, stories, anything), animals, animal rescue, art, and gush over anime (weeb ass). I do believe in the paranormal, positive energy, and balance above all. Pretty much guided by morals and logic. Lets see what we get into <3 

[DISCLAIMER: There will be talk of mental health conditions, healing from eating disorders, anxiety, working through trauma, and other possibly triggering topics. I’ll talk about these from a psych standpoint, and how to be mindful while picking up healthy coping skills.]

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