T1D Monster Stories

Read the personal stories of people affected by T1D, and how they tame their T1D monster.

Mason

When I was first diagnosed, my monster was really scary. It felt like a big, dark shadow lurking around me all the time. But once we learned to use the tools to manage the monster, he became much less scary.

Chloe

I think that my monster sometimes leaves me alone. On those days, everything is normal and it’s almost like I don’t have diabetes at all. But most days it shadows me.

Zayan

My monster is scary. He always pokes me with his horns. A lot of times people don’t know how tough it is to live with my monster. But I’m tough too.

Sarah

My monster is very moody and hard to keep happy. The monster never goes away and managing it is a full time job. We need to find a cure so kids can be kids.

Braden

Living with the T1D monster can be challenging, but I’ve learned what I need to do throughout my days at school or when I am out playing hockey with my teammates.

Caleigh

The T1D monster doesn’t stop me from doing anything, but it is always around and sometimes keeps me from feeling my best while I’m living my life.

Shay

Living with a type 1 diabetes monster is very difficult to deal with and needs lots of attention but I choose to fight everyday so that I don’t let it take over my life.

Kirpa

It can sometimes be difficult having to remember to give myself insulin and prepare for every meal. The T1D monster can be managed but it can lose control.

Motria

Diabetes is exhausting because there is no end date or time when I can relax and not think about my blood sugar. I have to constantly manage it to stay alive – every hour of every day for the rest of my life.

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