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EPISODE · Aug 16, 2025 · 15 MIN

10 Things I Wish I Knew at My Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis

from Type 1 Tribe: a Type 1 Diabetes Podcast · host Samantha Hildebrandt

Getting diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes can feel overwhelming — I remember feeling lost, confused, and honestly scared. In this video, I’m sharing the 10 things I wish I knew when I was first diagnosed with T1D. These tips cover blood sugar management, insulin, mental health, and everyday life with diabetes.Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting someone with Type 1 diabetes, or just curious about what living with T1D is really like, this video will help you understand what to expect and how to navigate it.** In this video you’ll learn:-Why getting diagnosed with diabetes can be a good thing-The truth about perfect blood sugars-How different foods affect your blood sugar-How diabetes tech can help — and where it falls short-The mental side of managing T1D💬 Question for you: What’s one thing YOU wish you knew at diagnosis? Comment below — I’d love to hear your story.Say Hi on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/type1.tribe***Get the Diabetes eBook: ***https://type1tribe.thrivecart.com/lower-your-a1c-ebook/?_kx=MzeGuPvxeytNDQ-tghoKH_PspYc6LK9iC-sFKAAdmU4.VQxKgT#SamanthaHildebrandt #type1diabetes #t1d

Getting diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes can feel overwhelming — I remember feeling lost, confused, and honestly scared. In this video, I’m sharing the 10 things I wish I knew when I was first diagnosed with T1D. These tips cover blood sugar management, insulin, mental health, and everyday life with diabetes.Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting someone with Type 1 diabetes, or just curious about what living with T1D is really like, this video will help you understand what to expect and how to navigate it.** In this video you’ll learn:-Why getting diagnosed with diabetes can be a good thing-The truth about perfect blood sugars-How different foods affect your blood sugar-How diabetes tech can help — and where it falls short-The mental side of managing T1D💬 Question for you: What’s one thing YOU wish you knew at diagnosis? Comment below — I’d love to hear your story.Say Hi on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/type1.tribe***Get the Diabetes eBook: ***https://type1tribe.thrivecart.com/lower-your-a1c-ebook/?_kx=MzeGuPvxeytNDQ-tghoKH_PspYc6LK9iC-sFKAAdmU4.VQxKgT#SamanthaHildebrandt #type1diabetes #t1d

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Getting diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes can feel overwhelming — I remember feeling lost, confused, and honestly scared. In this video, I’m sharing the 10 things I wish I knew when I was first diagnosed with T1D. These tips cover blood sugar...

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