Adults with T1D, in their own words.What changed when fear stopped making the decisions.

“I was nervous about flying with my Omnipod. I used what I learned in the program and told myself, ‘I’m uncomfortable, and it’s okay to be uncomfortable. Let’s see what happens.’ By the next flight, it wasn’t a big deal anymore. Now I can push further and see what else I can do.”

KatieT1D for 21 years

“I hadn’t even thought that my life could be different. I was so burned out and wrapped up in diabetes that I wasn’t being self-reflective. Your questions helped me see that change was possible.”

KathyT1D for 50+ years

“I’m not panicking anymore. I’m still uncomfortable, but I’m more confident that I can handle a low. It’s just a short period of time, and then it will go back up and pass.”

LouiseT1D for 14 years

“What the program gave me were the strategies and the tools. By the end of it, the fear, the paralysis, the uncertainty, the step into the unknown became less fearful. Freedom doesn’t just come in the shape of being able to do all my activities. For my career, it’s been fundamental.”

CeriT1D for 1 year

“I felt trapped. I didn’t know what to do or how to do it, and it really got me down. The program helped me see that I have choices, options, and skills I can use to think differently. That helped me feel free.”

LisaT1D for 7 months

“I recognized the signs of diabetes burnout sneaking up on me. I knew I couldn’t get through it on my own. I don’t feel that overwhelmed and hopeless anymore. I’m much more comfortable being who I am and doing what I do.”

LyndaT1D for 50+ years

“My pump failed the day before I was leaving on a trip. It took about two hours to get everything working again, but I stayed calm and just rolled with it. Even my husband has noticed that I don’t get as upset or frustrated anymore.”

PattiT1D for 2 years

“I don’t want other people to feel what I feel, but knowing that they do takes a little bit of that burden off. It’s nice to hear what others are going through. Then I think, ‘I could look at things more objectively with myself as well.’”

OrianaT1D for 35 years