I Am More Than My Type 1 Diabetes. I Am More Than Diabetes Burnout. I Am More Than My Insulin Pump. I Am More Than My Numbers.
Welcome to the More Than Type 1 Community.
T1D might be part of your life. But it doesn’t define who you are. This space is for teens, young adults, and the people who love them—to share stories, find helpful tools, and connect on type 1—and especially life beyond it.
Life, Lived.
1 day at a time.
For teens and young adults, it’s wanting independence while still needing backup.
For parents and caregivers, there’s a constant vigilance, the phone on loud at 2 a.m., the mental math during dinner.
This is a safe place to figure that stuff out—so you have the room to be yourself, with practical tips and thoughts from people like you.
Does This Sound Familiar?
“I don’t want diabetes to be my entire identity.”
“I love taking care of my child, but I haven’t slept through the night in seven years.”
“I never fully feel off-duty.”
“I just want to know if I’m actually doing enough.”
“I can’t loosen my grip. Not quite yet.”
“I don’t want my parents to constantly be worrying about me.”
“I’ve got this—even when it looks like I might not.”
“I don’t mind talking about T1D. I just don’t want it to get weird.”
“Alarms going off in class…so NOT the vibe.”
“Sometimes I get tired of having my pump attached…I just want to feel free.”
“I’ll forget to dose sometimes—things happen.”
“I’d rather be high than low. Lows are scary.”
Benefits
- Community + shared stories
- Tools that help with conversations
- Connections and insights for parents, caregivers, and people living with T1D
Let’s Meet Where You’re Already At
Real Conversations
Practical reflections. No lectures.
“Did You Dose?” …and Other Texts I Try Not to Send My Kid
We asked a group of parents of teens with type 1 what text they send the most. Here’s what they said.
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What I Wish My Friends Knew
People often think the hardest part about diabetes is the needles. Or the numbers. Or the devices that beep at the most inconvenient times possible. But the teens we talked to told us that sometimes the hardest part is the explaining.
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Preparation isn’t paranoia. It’s just plain smart.
This is in my bag. What’s in yours?
Glucose tabs. Extra testing strips. Backup insulin. Snacks. Chargers. Things that make leaving the house feel easier.
More Resources
Not rules. Not judgment.
Just tools that open conversations.
