opening up about mental health & trying keto pad thai | type 1 diabetes week in my life
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- Опубликовано: 4 мар 2021
- Hi friends! In today’s “week in my life” vlog I show a lot of food (because there honestly isn’t much else to show lol), chat about my struggle with mental health this winter, and try keto pad thai for the first time! I hope you are all doing well and that your March is off to a good start. It’s almost spring!
The food scale I use to carb count: amzn.to/2RjXfyi
Instagram: @miche_lo
Music: www.epidemicsound.com
As you know, I just reached year 63 with type 1. Mental health and type 1 are rarely talked about. It takes courage to publicly even bring it up, let alone sharing its’ periodic difficulties that we type 1s all deal with or will eventually have to deal with and especially how seasonal disorder can become aggravated by the daily grind of trying to be a “normal” person. The real trouble can come in a close relationship when the daily and endless attempts to control type 1 spreads into the non diabetes parts of your life. About 3 years ago, I got to where I lost the drive to do every day simple things because those things took away from my unending attempt to have constantly good glucose readings. So, I called a chronic disease therapist and learned so much about how long term type 1 can affect the truly normal parts of your life. Just understanding this really helps.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Doug! I always love hearing from people such as yourself, who have been dealing with T1D for a long time. I’ve only been living with T1D for a fraction of the time you have, but I have already seen how it can affect so many aspects of our lives. Taking care of our mental health is so important 💙
And congratulations again for 63 years of strength living with T1D 💪🎉
I have great respect for Type 1s. I'm a Type 2 and I get down on myself and honestly I could solve this if I were more disciplined.
I was diagnosed at age 13, and am now 52. Started wearing my first pump about 16 years ago and have not looked back. I can't believe that I went 23 years giving myself 5-6 shots per day! Life is good and I do not have any diabetes complications yet. My mental health has definitely taken a hit over the years, especially with anxiety and sometimes depression, but I have found ways to cope.
I appreciate that you're honest. The greatest videos are being honest about everything that is going on.
I'm a new T1D and am glad to see that you open to showing how you manage with delicious food! Thanks
Thanks so much! I'm happy to share. I hope you are doing well 💙
🙋🏼♀️ I’m right here with you locked down in Toronto! Its really hard and isolating, especially with my diabetes. Thanks for posting these videos, its like we’re going through it together 💗💗
Oh Michelle, I am RIGHT THERE WITH YOU in that mental health struggle at present. Truly, thank you for opening up and saying that you're struggling because it makes me feel less alone. This lockdown...these realities...it's just a LOT. I completely feel you. I don't know what the answer is, but that coffee and treat day looked lovely and a break in the routine, I think I'm going to try that myself. I'm so jealous of your keto pad Thai delight! Though I'm sure the regular tasted better - always does eh! But so cool to know the option is there because I have a very similar 'interesting diabetes experience' with my Pad Thai consumption!! Really just grateful to you for sharing you honesty and experience!! Oh, and all I do is eat now too! 🤪🙃💙 Big love to you my Diabuddy!
Thanks for sharing your experiences! I am Type 1 as well living in MN. Covid has been tough on me too. Let’s hope for some “normalcy” soon! I love watching your vlogs, they are very relatable for me!
Thank you!! Yes, some normalcy would be amazing to have soon ❤️🙏🏻
Always good to see you. Don’t ever apologize for feeling down, it just comes with the territory.
Thank you ❤️
Happy Birthday Michelle! I like that you are uploading more videos than ever, you help a lot
Thank you so much Irene ❤️
I too was struggling in the winter with highs and now things are getting better. Hope everything gets to normal for u too😊
I'm so glad to hear things are getting better for you 💖. I'm sure things will get better here soon as well.
First of all Michelle, it’s very good to see you. Your videos are always a bright spot. Pandemic life has been very hard on my mental health so please know that you’re not alone in that. Also, I always get the dawn phenomenon just like you so morning exercise is always super helpful to my blood sugars!
Your honesty is so refreshing to those of us who share your feelings with Diabetes and Lockdown. You are so sincere and priceless. Spring and Vaccines are coming. 💙
Thank you so much for your kind words Sydney. They mean so much! Yes, I cannot wait for both the spring and a vaccine 💖🙏🏻🌸
I’ve been feeling really down and sad this winter. We also had to move our wedding from last August to this July. It’s been really hard at times but you are not alone! Xx 💕
I'm sorry that you have also been feeling down. Totally understandable given that you've had to move your wedding. That's so hard! I'm confident you will have a beautiful wedding this July! 💖☀️
Thanks for your support ❤️
I'm so sorry that you're struggling with mental health. It's definitely not just you. When covid first started, my group texts were blowing up all the time, we were doing girls' zoom cocktail hours, outdoor get-togethers, etc. All of that has dried up. We're all just withdrawn and isolated in our homes now. My kids started out enjoying remote learning, now they're depressed and struggling. It's really hard and unnatural. Spring and vaccines are around the corner, can't wait!
Thank you ❤️! The effect that this pandemic has had on mental health is unreal. I’m sorry you and your kids are feeling it as well! It’s a very unnatural situation to be in, but we are so close to better times ahead 🌸☀️!
I am t1d I know the struggle of having lows and highs. I am doing keto diet and is working girl. I know we are going thru hard times, but we got this. Xoxo. Miss you videos
Now I want some Pad Thai! My husband and I have added a nice long walk with our dogs in the evenings now that it's getting warmer (versus just running outside for a quick potty break) and it has been a great help for our mental health! We live in the midwestern USA and people here just don't care about the virus or virus restrictions at all it seems so we have been extra careful and really haven't left our house much either. I totally know what you mean about getting the pandemic blues/winter sadness. I'm trying to pickup things to look forward to to give me something to pick up and put down during the day like a good book and a knitting project. I'm hoping to plant a garden soon too, and hopefully that will give me delicious fresh produce to look forward to!
Thanks so much for sharing❤️! I'm sorry to hear that people around you haven't been taking the pandemic as seriously as you. It will be so nice to have your own garden for the spring/summer - what a great project ☀️😊
Great vlog Michelle, yes I am having some good and not so good days too, it's tough having the same routine. I am working from home too. We are still in lockdown here in Ireland for at least another month. Things will get better 😃
Sending you love in Ireland! We've got this! The good weather is on it's way 🙏🏻❤️☀️
Hahaha! Raffia is so funny! Looks like we will be getting great weather by Monday. Still mostly staying at home but we may sneak out and see my sister in Pickering.......outside of course! I’ve developed a bit of anxiety this winter. Hoping the spring weather will chase it away! Stay well and thanks for posting. I always learn something new
Haha he is a jokester! I hope you had a good time visiting your sister 😊. I spent a lot of time outside this weekend and the sunshine really made me feel better. I hope it did the same for you! 💖
This winter and isolation has been a rough one for sure. I try to look forward to the time that I can do all that I want in spring and summer. Sometimes I just go for a drive to get out of the house and to see other people too. Hang in there , better days are coming. God bless you and Ralfie.
Thanks for sharing and for your support - it's nice to hear I'm not alone. I like your idea of going for a drive! You are right, better days are coming :)
I live in South Texas so the weather is usually good enough to get outside. I teach Aerobics but walking helps my blood sugars the most. When I can’t get outside I will watch a walking video. Also if I’m depressed I travel online. I search tropical places as if I’m planning a vacation. Sometimes (my dirty little secret I’m 58 yo). I watch Barbie’s Dream house cartoon I love your videos. 💕
Thanks so much for sharing your tips for coping with the weather! I love the idea of travelling online 🌴
HAHA you've gotta be keto-ing me lol love it, Michelle (and Raffi!)! (:
Hahaha Raffi is all jokes 😝
I totally get the rebound highs ater eating as well! Honestly so many things in this video were so relatable, it would take a long time to list them. I'm sorry to hear you've been struggling with this lockdown, I hope with the vaccine and some good weather you'll be feeling better - it's definitely not just you!
I'm so glad this vlog was relatable, although I'm sorry your struggle with the same things❤️. I'm sure I will feel so much better once the weather improves, and I cannot wait for that vaccine haha! It can't come soon enough. Thanks so much for the support!
Michelle - I am really enjoying your videos!! thank you. Wanted to ask if you can post your recipes somewhere because you always seem to be making such delicious food! I made the viral feta pasta you shared in on of your videos (believe it or not, i first heard about it on your video!) Stay safe and those hamantashen look great!
Love your videos😘😘❤
We're social creatures, being locked down takes its toll on you. Even as somebody who tends to do things solo, the distancing thing is noticeable even though I've been going to work throughout this with plenty of face to face interaction with people I know everyday. I can only imagine how it would affect folks like yourself that have been work from home this entire time with extremely limited in person interaction. We are all ready for some close interaction with anybody.
I completely agree. This whole situation is so unnatural for us all! Can't wait to get back to normal one day. Thanks for the support 💙
@5:36 I’m a meat eater but I LOVE beyond burgers slathered in tomato ketchup and mayo with some salad and tomatoes, they are truly delicious! Beyond sausages... Meh not so much. Here in Kent U.K. the weather has also picked up... last weekend sunny and I’m hoping this weekend too, go for a drive in the countryside, see some wildlife, go to the beach....
I agree - those burgers are fantastic! I'm glad the weather is getting better in Kent! Let's hope it continues that way, and that we both have a lovely spring ahead ☀️🌸
Never thought to correct a low bloodsugar before eating the meal... wow life changing
Hey Michelle this pandemic has been hard on my mental health as well especially after getting my T1D diagnosis shortly after this whole pandemic began. I have had some diabetes burn out this week both physically and mentally after getting steroid injections in both knees and the steroids wreaking havoc on my blood sugars. So happy that you are coming out of lockdown this week. You and Raffi will for sure have to celebrate coming out of lockdown and the nice spring weather around the corner.
Thanks so much Lindsey! I'm sorry you have also been having a hard time with your mental health. You have been through a lot with a T1D diagnosis during a pandemic - you are very strong! I'm sorry to hear about your knees too :(
Yes, I was so relieved to hear our "stay at home" orders are being lifted tomorrow!
Aww I love your vlogs no matter what 😊 I’m sorry you’ve been struggling with your mental health 😔 I feel like I’ve probably have been feeling down and lonely from this whole covid thing plus add on some autoimmune diseases... uugghh... 😕 not fun.. I need to find some kind of young adult life group or something because I know I have multiple lovely, beautiful, and amazing people/friends in my life but I truly don’t feel like it. Anyways... I send lots of love and air hugs as always your guys way! 🤗💕 don’t give up no matter what and one thing my mom recently heard from a customer the other day at work and then was telling us about it was, whenever you start to not feel good or whatever it is like for example.. feel like your having a panic attack, are so angry over multiple things, or just anxious try to do this. (Which we are going/need to work on) but.. try whispering or just saying out loud how you feel and I guess, it doesn’t totally go away but you seem to feel a little calmer..maybe instead of pushing all that negative stuff down inside of you and keeping it there. Just a little something from your diabuddy 🤗 Oh! And also love that little joke your husband said about keto hahaha 😂
Thank you so much for your kind comment, as always 🌸💖. I'm sorry to hear that you have also been feeling down! The pandemic plus autoimmune diseases is a lot of deal with! And thank you so much for the tip! I'm going to try that next time I'm feeling down. Take care 🥰
I love pad Thai.I try to make it at home so I can carb count effectively. I’m definitely going to be looking for those noodles now!!!!
That's so cool that you make it at home! Great idea so that you can carb count :)
Your comment regarding going low with Basal IQ is the same with Control IQ and going high. When sleeping the Basal IQ really shines because you aren't eating anything and your activity is minimal. Once up and about it is a different game. I have found that if I am doing very little activity (watching TV/computer) glucose will go up if you are not in a down arrow situation. Otherwise it's juice box time. I'm 71 and been on Control IQ since November, 2020 and T1D since 1970. Control IQ has made a vast improvement for me in glucose control. With your conscious eating and exercise routines it will be interesting to see how Control IQ works for you. I'm jealous of all the efforts you put in for good control.
I agree, Basal IQ is awesome overnight :)! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with Control IQ! It sounds great. I'm hoping I will be able to try it out within the next 2 months!
I often get rebound highs when I eat a meal while low. It can be so hard to be patient for your blood sugar to come up!
The long, cold winters are so hard! There’s no sign of Spring here on the East Coast yet 😆. Take care! 💕
Right? We have to be so patient sometimes haha! It's hard!
Aww yes, the East Coast can sometimes be delayed in getting spring... but then it's so lovely when it finally arrives! Let's hope it isn't too long for you! 🙏🏻🌸
Rafi busting out the puns lol
I always get a rebound! When i eat when is low 😅
Hello Michelle I totally understand your how your feeling. Could you please share your fancy cookie recipe. Take care. 😄
I've never even correlated whether if I eat when I am low if I then zoom up to a high, or not, before.... Excellent detective work! I will pay attention now and see if it is also correlated with me. And if so, I will adjust to alleviate, accordingly... Thanks!
It will be interesting to see if you notice the same pattern as well!
i always spike in morning. will try a walk.
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I really enjoy your videos!! It really helps me to feel connected to other ppl with t1d. Could i ask a question? Which app do you use to calculate carbs?
Thank you ❤️! To carb count, I use 3 different things: 1) Google, 2) Perfect Portions scale or 3) “Nutrients” app ( apps.apple.com/ca/app/nutrients-nutrition-facts/id396836856 )
@@MichelleLord thank you!!
When you comment on some days being different even though you eat exactly the same thing, have you ever noticed if you are going from day 2 through day 3? My CDE drew my attention to something similar and since then I've noticed better number "behavior" for the first 48 hours and then the third day is awful.
I will be so interested in reading/hearing what you think about control iq if you do get it someday. My son is afraid to move to it because if you don't like it you are stuck with it. Every time he has given his pump more control, the more there is to go wrong. Or so it seems.
Oh wow, I never thought about the reversibility of Control IQ! I can totally understand your son's hesitation towards getting it. I will 100% be sharing me experience once I have it!
I just started the Tandem X2 today and the trainer mentioned that when clipping pump to clothes, make sure to have the screen pointed away from the body. I've noticed when you clip the pump to clothes, you alternate. Do you see a difference?
Weird! I've never noticed any difference, and I've been doing this for 3 years.
Just got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 16 years old. Very thin never eaten much candy and this news really crushed me. Im so tired of managing it not being able to even eat bread without insuline. Im very depressed and always angry.
Me too xoxo
Hi Michelle 💙
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How were the beyond burgers, im having them tomorrow for the first time.
I’m not vegan or even a healthy eater but I bloody love beyond patties.. salt pepper fry them up and they’re so good on burgers!!
They are sooo yummy 😋
I’m in NY and newly diagnosed so this is my first winter and boy I must say it’s absolutely depressing omg 😱 😔
Omg I can't imagine how hard that must have been to be newly diagnosed during this time! You are tough! We will get through this - spring is just around the corner 🌸💖
@@MichelleLord yes we will definitely get though this. I’m also a new mom so you can only imagine how difficult this is 😔
Can you show us how you carb count a recipe you make?
You can check out this video to see that! ruclips.net/video/rq57_vZ_U84/видео.html
since diabetes + quarantine my mental health has been so bad
Happy Birthday! Will you get the vaccine soon?
Thank you! No, I will not have access to a vaccine until around June. We have a shortage in Canada :(
Ya..My Mental health is not stable now i keep going low.. Hairfall is increased.also with PCOD maintaining mental health is a bit hard for Me
I'm so sorry to hear this. Sending you love and strength 💙💙
I hope with all my heart that the translation into Arabic will be done to benefit everyone
Yes I do get high after I eat
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How is the keto chi!? How are u
Hi!! The keto pad thai was pretty good 😋
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Hi 💖!!
Your follower from Algeria; I hope our government can provide us with insulin pumps😞
I really hope so too 🙏🏻
all that fat throws my sugars so high for hours!!!!