03/11/2025
Type 1 life 💙
🌎 November is National Diabetes Month 💙
Here’s something close to my heart — Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) facts everyone should know 👇
💉 Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease.
It’s not caused by sugar or lifestyle. The immune system attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
🥗 People with T1D rely on insulin to live.
There’s no cure (yet!), and insulin isn’t optional — it’s life support.
📱 Technology saves lives.
Many people with T1D wear devices like a Dexcom continuous glucose monitor and an insulin pump (like our family’s Tandem Mobi) to help manage blood sugars 24/7.
🌙 It’s a 24-hour job.
T1D doesn’t take a break — not for sleep, not for vacations, not for growing up. Families and individuals constantly monitor, count carbs, and make life-saving decisions every single day.
💙 Awareness matters.
The more people understand T1D, the better support and empathy our community receives.
If you know someone living with Type 1 Diabetes — take a second to tell them you see them, you support them, and you’re cheering them on. 🩵