Today is my 60th birthday. I have lived more than half my life with type 1 diabetes (34 years). When I first learned I had it I didn’t think I would live to see 40. I was so scared. I still don’t like it. There’s still lots to be scared about but it hasn’t killed me yet so I must be doing something right.
I have had the beginnings of a few complications but everything is being carefully managed. I hope to make it another 20 years with eyes and toes and everything in working order.
Congratulations Cinderfella. Happy, happy birthday. It sounds like you are doing very well! 68 here, 60 yrs with type 1, almost married 50 yrs. Life is still good.
Happy belated birthday! When I was diagnosed in 1966 at age 12, my mother started to cry. The doctor told her, “Don’t cry. Your daughter probably will live to be 99 because she will watch her diet, get good exercise, and take better care of herself than other children her age.” I am now 65 with 53 years as a T1. I see no reason why my pediatrician’s prediction cannot be true for both you and me… so hang in there. You have at least 39 years to go!