How is this possible? Being Diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes at 20

I've been reading this with some interest because I'm a type 2. My cousin, who I think may have been type 1 (because she was on a low dose of insulin) was diagnosed as diabetic when she was in her 20's. She died last month--at age 90! Take care of yourself and you can live a very long time!! I'm trying to do that, and so far have been able to control my disease with diet and exercise.

I have a friend who is a type l, diagnosed in her 50s, I think (she's now in her 70s). She would love to use a pump but tells me she can't because she is allergic to every kind of tape.

I know of several people that have reactions to the tape but have figured out ways around this. I know of a group that you could refer her to to ask all the questions she can think of..

Holding off on the link until I get some items clarified by the Mods.

Brian

Why have you cut out Candy? That is not needed. Everything within moderation...

Do you Carb Count? Fixed Doses? Fixed Diet?

Brian
Pumping for 11 years. Pancreatically Challenged since 92

Hairstylingnurse.......

Just a note your mailbox is full.. I couldn't reply to your message

If your friend is still interested in using an insulin pump but has some issues with the tape look at this site:

www.Insulin-Pumpers.org

Thanks Tizwit. I've e-mailed the information to my friend.

Nowadays you can be diagnosed with type I diabetes up until approx age 30! Please take care of yourself...