The Surprising Lesson Diabetes Taught Me. | Drew Harrisberg | TEDxYouth@MoriahCollege 

got diagnosed only a few months ago, it was so overwhelming for me to even look at the food. I could not imagine that I had lost a healthy life in just a blink of an eye it broke me but one day I woke up looked in the mirror and said to myself its not my fault but it sure is my responsibility. I haven't looked back since I cannot emphasis how important our attitude towards any adversity is, it changes the game big time I wish anyone who is struggling will find just enough courage to redirect their minds towards a healthy attitude as it makes everything bearable to a certain extend

Incredible TESTIMONY!!

What an amazing testimonial, you are an inspiration ❤️. Thank you!

Kudos, Excellent presentation from own experience and experiments. Great motivational talk.

I watch a ton of you tube videos. I'm 34 and got type 1 recently. I resonate with every word. It's become my friend. Not my enemy. Thank you for your talk!!

Everything is hard with it especially being diagnosed so young I was diagnosed at 5 now I’m 10 and my dream is to find that cure one day and I’m gonna stick with it!

Well, this video is really informative. Being a nursing student, I got to learn so much about diabetes here. And it's very motivational.

so beautifully put to accept adversity in this case T1D as life's way of showing how strong you can be in your reaction to it.

I was diagnosed with T2 diabetes 5 years ago. Yes, I felt all the words you are talking. Thank you for sharing.

Very genuine and useful video for all. Nicely explained with a great message 👍

It’s so beautiful to see how a man can be so Tough ,so inspiring, thank you for this video it speaks deep to my soul my brother long life for you and every person that has diabetes ❤️

I was diagnosed with diabetes when I was 7, now I'm 18 Ive come a long way with it and I think I can tackle it good now, you know, resisting chocolates are very tough when you see other kids eat it and you can't

This was awesome. I’m 29 and just diagnosed with diabetes, although not sure which type yet. Blood results to show in the coming months. But I don’t think that matters. These pillars hold true for any type. I was feeling a bit down but this reinforced the idea I or anyone else with diabetes can live a normal life.

What an incredibly inspiring talk. Such wisdom from this young man. Thank you!

One of the inspiring speak ever ❤️.. thanks for your encouraging & deep-rooted words 🙏..gbu 🙏

Thank you for such an uplifting message, I really needed it this morning.

Inspirational....thank you

The best talk ever....

Great speech, and very inspiring one. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you 🙏

SO inspiring!

Amazing speech!

Amazing, great testimony... keep it up drew

Thanks for sharing !! I will surely help me !! " ADVERSITY IS AMPLIFIER OF YOUR CHARACTER "

What great information and what a great presentation! Loved it! 👍

Great talk!

Marvellous. Thanks.

Great message

Beautiful talk...

Thanks for this. And great to learn you got back to singing!

Sarah Halberg has a very informative Ted talk on diabetes, backed by science. It can be helpful to T1D patients, definitely for T2 patients.

Best ted talk yet...👍

your journey inspires me, thanks for sharing:-)

Wow! I have diabetic retinopathy. 27 year diabetic. My life is shutting down. :(

Awesome. I was just diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

I almost stopped watching. I have type 2 diabetes. And type 1 is substantially different… so I thought. I’m glad I kept watching.

Everyone wants to make money on us. The pharmaceutical companies who charge so much for insulin in America. Insulin is much cheaper in Europe and Canada. My doctor wants me to come in every 3 months to check my blood levels and and such she wants to make money. I just got so sick of it I couldn't take it anymore cause I just knew it was all baloney. I've lost a lot of weight. And not on medication I don't need. I feel so much better.

One of the biggest improvements for those of us dealing diabetes is the long term insulin like Lantus. Next would have to be the blood testing. In the past we used urine and a litmus type paper to check our glucose level. It seemed you were always in a bathroom peeing in a cup before and after a meal. Or after doing some strenuous work. My roommate was a type 1 and it was worse for him. He'd found out when he was 12. He passed out and went into a coma for a short while. By the time we were 16 he was as thin as a real, constantly checking his glucose. He and I kept candy on us in case we were too low or a piece of fruit. I got into the habit standing where I could smell his breath while he was speaking for the tell tale smell of Juicy-Fruit Gum indicating he was in Ketoacidosis, low blood sugar but actually a PH imbalance. You can tire of this routine after a while so sometimes you tempt death eating or drinking things you shouldn't. What the heck, I've insulin on me, I'll just take some and I'll be alright.

Wow

I was told years ago I had diabetes. So I lived many years as a diabetic. But as time went by & I learned more I was told I was a pre-diabetes. then I was told I want's pre-diabetic. then it seems I am again pre-diabetic. What a crazy ride... I am going to try to eat more plant based again. & do intermittent fasting as I have been doing. however it seems my blood sugar plays tricks on em. Sometimes a bit high,npt too high & then out of the blue dropping after I at candy & ice cream. So weird.. Anyhow I believe U can control your blood sugar & keep diabetes at bay & not ever have too many serious problems with it f U stay on top of it & play it smart & wise.. Enjoyed your talk!!

YES. Im turning 20 years diabetic next January and oh lord, the blessing in disguise that this "sickness" is.

Thank you for story. You song is cool! Stay Awesome! :-)

I am diabetic and i want to talk to my diabetic friend..Please reply lets be friend.

Crisis = danger +opportunity

T1D destroyed my life

The problem with a lot of these TED videos is that they take 2/3 of the video to get to the point.

Of course he is Australian. Why are aussies so freakin hot 😄

Hmm. Get a Dx of terminal CA. You're sad. Entitlement. I don't think so.