DAY IN MY LIFE *Type 1 Diabetes Edition* 

Hi Soph! I’m a nurse and just a little tip I learned when taking blood sugars, if you do it at the side of the finger it should be less painful and should bruise less. Also if your struggling to bleed squeeze from the top of your finger rather than close to the site, squeezing at the top encourages blood flow rather than constricting :) hope this helps!

I love how open and transparent you are with stuff like this. It’s such a great way to normalize issues. So proud of you soph 💛

As a registered nurse in the emergency room, I’ve looked after many people who are coming in and get a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. Every single person struggles in the initial few weeks and in the adjustment period, and most feel they are ‘grieving’ in a way. Absolutely everything you are feeling is completely normal and valid and please know it will only get easier. All of the stuff you are finding tedious and time consuming now will eventually become automatic. Even the carb counting, you’ll eventually know those numbers off the top of your head!! I’m so excited for you to find your groove and if anyone is going to be amazing at this it’s you. Hang in there Soph, you’re incredible!

As a diabetic type 1 this really made my day to see someone like me diagnosed with diabetes thank you for posting about your illness since it makes people with the same illness it makes their day!!

Hey Soph! Fellow diabetic here. You're doing great so far! It can be really scary and confusing that the beginning. You'll get into the groove of it, and the dexcom will definitely be helpful as well. Sending you love ❤️❤️❤️

props to you for just jumping in and figuring this all out, you’re doing great! and props to avery for being so encouraging and supportive of everything you’re doing. also i love the wethers candies too haha

omg soph

i love how supportive Avery is 🥰

hi soph!!! i'm 21 soon and i've had t1 since I was 10! I'm 5 years on dex and 9 on a pump. of course i know how hard it is, but you seem to be doing super well and that's amazing. my first advice which is so so important is try to meet other t1's either online or in person, bc the burnout is real! no one other than a t1 completely gets it so it's so helpful to have them to talk to. also if u ever have trouble with insulin coming out of the needle even after holding the button, you can always draw it out with a syringe. that's what i do bc that always gives me problems! also arms are a great place to inject! and if you don't already, it's super important to check blood sugar before driving bc driving low can be super dangerous. also i love skittles and gummy worms for lows when i'm not home (esp with fun size packs from easter/halloween). and one more thing!! if you want to eat super healthy and low carb, go for it! but just bc you have t1 now, you don't have to:)) you can eat anything as long as you carb count and take insulin! i only avoid sugar soda and cereal (it sends me to 400 every time) but other than that i don't limit myself at all and my a1c's (the blood test to see how well you're doing) are always mid 6's! it is possible to be a good t1 and eat whatever you want:) i'm also so happy you have avery's support. you're killing it girl!

Sister of a type 1 diabetic, my heart goes out to you. You are killing it for so soon after diagnosis! Exercise closer to meals, make a list of your favorite foods and their carb/sugar count and always have snacks with you- in your car, bag, Avery! It will get easier but please continue therapy, it could be a life saver too 💚

Thank you for making this video. I know I’m late but I just got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes yesterday and it’s been so incredibly stressful. This video just genuinely made me feel better about everything. Best wishes to you!

hey soph 💙 I don't know why I felt so addressed when you said that we should kindly write you advices in the comments. I've been watching every single one of your videos for a long time. I've been very busy with school lately, but when I saw on Tiktok what happened, I was really waiting for this RU-vid video. I don't have diabetes. But my best friend was diagnosed when she was 10 years old. Back then I dealt with it a lot. and yes, at the beginning it is difficult, incredibly complicated and you have the feeling that it is the only purpose in life. But I can tell you it will be better! It's unbelievable how precisely you do everything and how much you listen to your body. I remember that from back then. My friend didn't want to listen to her parents at all. she didn't care and just wanted her life back. I’ve got the feeling that you‘ve already accepted it and understood it’s a part of your life now. I can't know for sure, of course, but it seems like you want to understand it quickly. And I can tell you you're doing it just right. try to understand your body, the diagnosis and everything that is new. It gets easier over time and you don't have to weigh your food or check your blood sugar every 2 hours. It becomes a part of you and everything will work again. The diagnosis is not your enemy but now your teammate. I know it sounds harsh but everyone only gets what they can take. and you saved someone else from dying from the disease because you can do it. You can do this and you have the support of Avery, your family and your incredible fighting spirit. Stay strong you deserve it. Your body is strong enough to overcome this. and you have almost overcome the worst phase. soon it will be more normal and you can put your focus in life back on things that are important to you. I had to tell you that :) Thank you for showing reality. you are a great role model!! (sorry for my english i’m from germany) Love, Lilith

Take each moment as it comes Soph, you are doing a great job. Just remember you can do this, and I’m so glad you have wonderful support around you

I’m so proud of you sophhhhh 🥺 And Avery for being so involved! I could cry ❤️

I admire your strength Soph. I already knew knowing you you were going to have a cute little bag with all of your diabetes stuff love u Soph stay strong❤

be strong Soph! You got this❤️

i love how supportive avery is with this🥺

Hey Soph, I have had T1D for 27 years (diagnosed at 7) and no day is the same. You can do things exactly the same two days in a row and get totally different results. Don't be hard on yourself, you are honestly doing so well. The only advice I would give you is find an endocrinologist that makes you feel comfortable and supports and encourages you. Your first Endo may not necessarily be the right fit for you and that's okay. Sending you lots of love and perfect blood sugar vibes for the foreseeable future! Xx

Hey soph! I found out I was a T1D a year ago at the age of 20, I had lost so much weight and drank so much water before I found out. I just wanna say I love how positive you are and how you’re handling all of this I know it can be a lot. I’ve followed you on tiktok forever ago and I love your videos! We are in this together , keep up the good work girl! Btw finger pricking can be a hassle sometimes. Not to long ago my doc prescribed me a sensor called freestyle libre and it helps so much! Saves so much time plus you can check your blood sugar anytime!

i’m so proud of you- you are doing amazing during this tough time!! we are all here for you and supporting you through it all💟

Soph: "good morning, guys. Welcome back to my channel."

I was diagnosed 4 years ago and I often had random low blood sugars. My doctors told me that it was because my pancreas was still releasing insulin randomly every so often. They called it the “honeymoon phase”. I’m not sure if you endocrinologist brought it up or if you are experiencing anything similar but if you are that may be why. This only happened to me for a short time after being newly diagnosed but it did cause low sugars quite often. You are doing so great! ❤️❤️❤️

Soph, you are legit the sweetest human being ever. You are strong and i'm sure this will be a learning process as you grow being type 1 diabetic. Your videos always make my day and i'm looking forward to see your journey through this. Much love!

avery is so supportive and helpful !

You are doing so well Soph❤️❤️I know it can be stressful at some moments but you will be just fine.😊 Also loved this long vlog🥰🥰

Your acc amazing! I don't have diabetes but I love learning about it from you and how you're using your platform. sending my love 💟

how did Avery feel after the diagnosis? You are so strong 🧡

Hi from the Uk 🇬🇧 I’ve just come across your channel. Your doing great! It can be annoying, nerve wracking and you get your ups and your downs but you’ve got this. Also, it’s always nice to see a person on RU-vid who shares their life about what Diabetes looks like for real and I think this is something that needs to be shown to make fellow diabetics feel more at ease and know that they are part of a community 👍👍

Soph, you are not stupid! This is all new for you and I know you’ll handle it well, you are incredibly strong. My dad was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 12 so I’ve grown up in that atmosphere of being around someone who experiences the same thing. It’s so important, as you know, to take care of yourself and be on top of your sugar and you’re already doing a wonderful job at that so far so keep doing you, beautiful!!! Plus having a good support system to help keep you accountable and take care of you is important as well and you are so lucky to have Avery in your corner. She is amazing to you! Sending lots of love and hugs your way🥰💕♥️

avery is so helpful and it makes me so happy

I was diagnosed in November of 2015, I had just turned 15 in October! I wrote my sliding scale on an index card and laminated it with tape and put it in the pocket with the alcohol wipes, so I didn't have to search for it on my phone when I needed it!!!! I hope that helps you too if you decide to do it!!! I even wrote my Ketone dosage on it too until I had it memorized!!! It's still in there because I forget it sometimes even now 😅 I had a lot of short memory loss in my early days of my diagnosis!!! I was constantly telling and asking my mom if I had taken my insulin or not because I could never remember sometimes!! I have my moments now especially if I'm busy or stressed, but it's no where near like it was when I was first going through it!!! Keep it up you're doing great!!! 💜💜💗💗💗 Never hesitate to ask for advice or tips!!! I wish I had a fellow T1D as a friend or community of people who are T1D when I was diagnosed. I wouldn't have felt so different or alone, but I was so socially awkward and shy so I never got in touch with anyone!!! I think it's cool how all T1D are different, like I take my active insulin at night so it was a shock to see others take it in the morning!!! One last thing! I prep my needle with just 2 units!! It saves a least one unit, I don't remember being told 3? My doctor & mom showed me how to prep it and I remember it being 2 when I was diagnosed so I wouldn't quote me 🤷‍♀️ 😅🤣 (last last thing lol.) Whenever I'm about to do something active, like I like dancing so my endocrinologist told me if my blood sure is low (around like where yours was) to eat or drink something before so you won't drop!! Intense active activities causes low blood sugars!!! But only do that if you're working out or doing something that could cause it to drop!! I would drop jumping on the trampoline so I had to drink juice before I did! I hope this helps you and anyone else whose been diagnosed recently!!!! 💗💜

Hey Kiddo, I was with someone who got diagnosed at 30 yrs old. Just be kind and patient to/with yourself. This will be a rough adjustment, but you got this, just be nice to YOU🤘💪✊️

Hi Soph. I've had t1d for 10 years now. I have 2 pieces of advice for you. Number 1 is to work with the ebb and flow of diabetes. What I mean by that is to find ways to flow with the current of diabetes. For example, I always change my Dexcom before bed because then I go to sleep and I'm not waiting and freaking out during the 2 hour warm up phase. Another one would be to charge my pump when I am in the shower, or on the drive somewhere. I fit diabetes things into my life instead of fitting my life into diabetes. I don't let my diabetes be the show runner of my life. (Disclaimer: when I say "you" I mean that very generally, not you specifically) Number 2 is the mentality that "diabetics can still eat whatever they want, we just have to take insulin for it. Of course, if there are foods that make your bg too high or don't agree with you - don't eat those. Don't restrict foods because it's "too many carbs". Carbs are not the enemy. Carbs = energy.

You’re doing great! Type 1 takes time to adjust and even after years of having it, it still doesn’t make sense sometimes. You are basically doing the work of an organ so celebrate every victory and let the bad days go. Keep going it will eventually become second nature to you💜💜💜

I think you are doing amazing!!! Be easy on yourself. Diabetes burnout is real and overall it’s hard physically/emotionally to manage a chronic condition. You will learn so much and I’m excited for you to get a pump/ dexcom.

werthers originals are the best!! i especially love the soft ones but the hard are good too. you aren’t the only one!

i have some experience with caring for type one diabetics and the dexcom is amazing. it allows u to always know ur blood sugar and it connects to your phone. i work with a 3 year old with type 1 and it makes life way easier for her.

Hang in there! I’ve had T1D for 16 years and it definitely gets easier. You’re doing awesome 👏💙

You're doing amazing, you're still learning how to manage it. So keep it up the great work and hopefully everyone on here is supportive!!

Hey Girly!! I have been watching you for awhile because I used to dance in college and I loved that we had that in common. Now unfortunately we have also have Type One Diabetes in common. I was diagnosed at 22 so changing everything at an age where I was already in a routine was hard. I am so proud and inspired to see you hit this head on and do everything you need to do to stay healthy. I struggled for years to accept my diagnosed and it caused a lot of damage. So keep up the good work your an inspiration!! If you have any questions feel free to ask or just need someone to talk to that has gone through something similar. You got this girly stay strong!!!

Sending you so much love! Thank you for being so transparent about all of this. You’re so strong and brave for sharing this part of your life. 💗💗💗

You are so strong and courageous. Continue so you are doing incredibly well, we are all proud of you 🤍🤍🤍

Hi Soph! Thank you for sharing such a raw and real part of your life with us. You are so strong! I was wondering what symptoms you had before being diagnosed and how you ended up in the hospital? I am curious about it just to make sure I keep and eye out for any signs. xx 💗

I've been Type 2 for 15 years, and after I got a handle of what I could and could not eat throughout the day, I stopped checking my blood sugar as often is I was, only because if my numbers fluctuated, it would stress me out to no end (Once my blood sugar actually went UP after working out, and that's when I decided to stop checking so much). I'm not saying don't check yourself ever, but try not to worry too much about it once you get into a groove and just eat healthy and continue exercising. Of course, you're Type 1 so it's different from me, but having a healthy lifestyle will always be beneficial in the end. You've got this!

I use the Dexcom censor and I absolutely love it. Also getting a pump changed my life. When I first got diagnosed I also only did my stuff in the bathroom. Now I’ll do it at the table in the middle of a restaurant 🤪

I have been a diabetic for 3 years now and I think you are doing a great job! The new diagnosis can be overwhelming and unfortunately that doesn't really go away, but I just wanted to let you know a few tips >>> 1. It is really great to do meal prepping where you leave sticky notes of the total carb count for the meal, so that when you are ready to eat you can just go grab something instead of having to sit down and calculate carbs right then. 2. Let yourself rest if you feel you need it and LISTEN TO YOUR BODY!! It's better to be constantly checking your blood sugar rather than not checking it enough. 3. Find an endocrinologist you really like, if you can. You will be seeing them every now and then for a long period of time so it's great to find someone you can really trust. Thanks for being so open and sharing your diagnosis with us all, you are so strong!

You are killing this girl!! Way better than I am lol when your sugar gets high drink drink drink and pee as much as possible. Something I have on bedside for when I get lows is a tube of glucose tablets. They are delicious and tastes like sweet tarts haha. And a lot of strenuous activity such as working out can drop your sugar in a case that happens always have some hard candy on hand and take your glucose monitor with you to workout. You will get the hang of this love. So far you are making this old pro look bad lol. ALso this was a traumatic experience for you Soph and it sounds like maybe you have some PTSD from it...I can relate..but you took Psychology so you already know this part haha

Hey! Fellow type 1 here from Australia. Just celebrated my 12 years, was diagnosed at 8! The journey is hard but you will get through, I still have trouble keeping my sugars in range sometimes but don’t let small things define your outlook of your diagnosis. You are the same person, just have a couple of extra things to do in the day but that’s okay!! You also seem very knowledgeable of the disease which is great! 2 tips, be careful using alcohol wipes as they can spike your sugars and show a less accurate reading and at the beginning it’s better to be as accurate as possible. Also, use both sides of your fingers and not just the tips as it damages them and avoid your pricking your index and thumb as you don’t want to overprick them and (not that it happens often) lose sensation in your fingers as they are the most used ones in every day life! Enjoy it and keep doing what you do!

hey! i have been type one diabetic for 10 years and wow ur doing such a great job already. i understand the fear in every thing you do because you just do not know how it will affect your sugar but that fear will slowly go away. i will say, however, eat the full banana! diabetics should not restrict themselves or go on a low carb diet. it’s just a matter of giving more insulin. also the more fat in u have diet, the more insulin resistant you become. try to eat more fruits and vegetables instead of a bunch of eggs and peanut butter. those won’t make ur sugar go up but they will keep ur sugar up high. idk if any of that made sense but limit the fat content not the carbs! also diabetes is just a balancing act. 10 years in and my sugars are not perfect and it’s do not need to be either. but ur already doing amazing and it looks like avery really loves being there for you. you’re gonna do great.

Hallo Soph 🤗 I‘m so happy you‘re back with your Videos!🥰 They give me so much comfort! I wish you all the best for your new health Journey ✊🏼 you‘re going to grow into that, you‘re doing an amazing job, be proud 👑

Good morning happy Saturday morning and I just wanted to say that your vlogs is amazing I loved your channel and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

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I’ve been a nursing assistant for 4+ years now definitely prick the side of your finger it helps when trying to squeeze out the blood :)

🤍🤍 what a huge change…. you have handled it tremendously tho, soph! also glad you have the support you do, thanking of ya!! 🤗

I’m a CNA on a busy unit at my hospital, i test my pts sugars all day long and I can tell you you’re doing great and your numbers are pretty good also! One piece of advice tho is if you poke your finger on the side of ur finger it usually bleeds better (but push around your finger to milk it if ur having trouble getting blood) and it saves the meat of ur finger where you pick things up etc so it’s not as sore and bruised :) also you’ll obvi have to change your life a little with it, but don’t completely flip your life or stop doing things you did before it or revolve everything around it also- you’ll learn with time but it’ll be ok!!

Hi! You are doing great! I have had type 1 for about 10 years now, and something that’s works for me is if you blood sugar is on the lower side before doing something active I tend to eat something low carb without putting any insulin in. You might go a bit high, but highs are easier to fix. But other than that you are doing way better then I did when I was diagnosed. 😊

Yay! Another T1D! I use the Freestyle Libre and Medtronic Pump!

Oh my. That has to be rough. So sorry to hear 😔

Hi Soph! just wanna say that you are strong❤ Im here for you.

The fact that you have to ask people to be nice about your life-changing new diagnosis is crazy! I hope no one is mean about your diabetes 😕

if you make an q& a i would be really interested also in avery's view on the whole story how it was for her. love you guys❤

you’re doing great!! i was diagnosed with type one 3 years ago when i was 17. it’s definitely a big change and it’s hard to grasp onto. For low blood sugar, I always carry dex4 they are made for low blood sugar and really good! Also, I have a medical emergency necklace where it says i’m type one so you could also get a necklace or bracelet! Take it day by day you got this ❤️

Your strong Soph you can do this

Hi Soph! I’m a nurse as well. I know it can be overwhelming but another tip is when you wipe the blood away from your finger, don’t use the alcohol wipe again, use a clean paper towel. Your sugar level can be higher if you use the alcohol right before you push the blood out you’re about to test! You’re doing great!

Here's a list of zero carb foods/drinks in case you wanted some ideas! >>> eggs, cheese, roasted seaweed, meat, diet drinks (in moderation bc they have other scary effects), fish, black coffee, mayonnaise, hot sauces, beef jerky, pork rinds, olives, avocado, kale, broccoli, etc. Some of these may be really low carb, and it also depends on what the brand is. But mostly these are zero carb if you go with a brand that doesn't add much artificial sugars or carbohydrates.

I adore that the box looks like the oatly one

Hi soph, ur doing good handling it well. Hope u get dexcom soon, less pricks and can monitor ur sugar hourly, displays your trend. Sending u and avery hugs! Keep safe!

Hi Soph Hope you get through the rest of 2022 I love your streams so much I hope you are coping well we should be friends I love your channel too I love to see some birthday streams and some friends too talk soon

ilyyyyyy sophieee 🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂

You’re doing great Soph :)

you are doing amazing!!

I said that oh see you doing this diabetic sugar and response to honor her you. But I know that my father had been through this diabetic since years. But I miss my father 75 year-old I said that applause would for support your help and take care and level body care for you how you feeling about this and strong 💪🏾 and positive things attitude. How you do myself and yourself that best path way

I'm proud of you you're strong ❤

I feel your pain because my father also has faced this problem last 7..8 years😔. Allah bless you dear stay fitt💪 and healthy life 🤲🏻🕋❤️ love love only love for you 💞

okay I live for the banana bag!

I totally emphasize that afraid to eat feeling cuz years ago I was told I may have borderline liver problem and i was terrified and thought my diet is all wrong. it's normal to have that feeling espcially you are still figuring things out.

I have been diabetic for over 40 years. I am still learning every day. Work with your medical support. It can be so frustrating. Keep your head up. Technology and the other strides are making it a little easier to manage. I wish you the best. You have the right attitude.

vlogs w avery>>

hi! i am also a type 1- diagnosed at 18 :) my blood sugars also rise spontaneously in the morning, my doctors have told me that it is called dawn phenomenon!

I am 19 and i have type 1 diabetic since 2015 diabetic nice to see your vlog ❤from🇵🇰

Hey ! Hope you'll get used quick to diabetes (and don't worry, you will get used to it, and feel pumped up pretty quick ;) ). Just a bit of advice if you have low blood sugar during night : grape juice. It contains more carbs than other juices, and it's quicker to act for your LBS ;) Cheers and stay awesome !

Congratulations on 76k

Love you soph

Not Avery’s blood sugar being 102 hahahaha

I see lots of comments. I’m a diabetic so I am going to chime in if that’s ok. I learned what you said is so true. So try not to handle the test strip so much. Whatever you have on your fingers can pass to the strip and will make your bs higher. I handle the strips mostly from the side. Anyway that’s what works for me. Good luck!

Hi soph! I am a t1d and I am 15 I only been for about three months and the things you do is really weird but I really think you should talk to your indo for a dexcom bc it is so great it reads my blood every 5 mins and i think it would be great for you bc how new you are and the way your ratio is kindy weird but I love you so much I have been watching your videos for about 3 years and I just wish you the best

❤ sending you so much Love

Type 1 also love your video

Okay but high key want the banana makeup bag 😅

Love them

People who have it, also eat ice cream-Avery, you have no clue how right you are. My dad was diabetic. He had to be life flighted one time, ate a dozen donuts in 1 sitting.

🤍 I love you ! Everything is gonna be okay sweet girl :)))

Try and keep your insulin in a cooled bag with an ice pack, you dont want it to heat up too much!

kaylee

How did you know you had diabetes? Just curious, I never go to the doctor so I was just wondering what your symptoms were that led you to going to the Dr to find out ❤️ I wish you the best of luck! Lots of love

You need to check your glucose before you drive that is what my doctor suggested I do

It’s A LOT of trial and error. What might work for you, might not work for someone else. Trust your body. Listen to your body.

Hi T1D fellow 🙋‍♂️ Great job - any chance to get a sensor & pump?

I'm a diabetic too

So beautiful both