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On November 14, be sure to tune into this live conversation between JDRF Canada and our good friend, Dr. Mike Riddell. The topic? Exercise and type 1 diabetes.

Last year, Welcome to Type 1 founder Jonny White interviewed Dr. Riddell on his book, "Getting Pumped: An Insulin Pump Guide for Active Individuals with Type 1 Diabetes." Before you tune into the conversation with JDRF, you might want to watch our video here to get a preview! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ9a_UNrmvQ

Enjoy!

Don't miss our Facebook Live event this November 14th for ! JDRF-researcher Michael Riddell will be answering all your questions around exercise and type 1 diabetes

📅 November 14th
🕗 8PM EST

Have you seen our intro video yet? If not, grab a friend, family member, or stranger, and learn the basics about this disease in our easy-to-understand video!

http://welcometotype1.com/en-us/basics/what-is-type-1-diabetes/

What Is Type 1 Diabetes? – Welcome to Type 1™ What Is Type 1 Diabetes? by Welcome to Type 1 (US) | May 18, 2015 | Basics What Is Type 1 Diabetes? by Welcome to Type 1 (US) | May 18, 2015 | Basics SPONSORED VIDEO We take a look at the new Animas® One Touch® Ping® with Meter Remote. THANK YOU We'd like to thank our sponsors for their support. The...

Happy early thanksgiving to our U.S. followers! Remember that the protein in the turkey and the fat in the gravy may delay the absorption of the carbs in potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pie. Plan accordingly and check often to ensure a healthy and happy holiday!

Happy Halloween from our founder, Jonny! Remember that sugary candy will spike your blood sugar fast and insulin takes longer to act, so taking insulin a little in advance and planning your candy binges might reduce blood sugar spikes. Just be careful afterward as even the fastest acting insulins can continue to drop your blood sugar for four hours. Check with you health care team to plan accordingly and keep happy and healthy if you choose to enjoy Halloween candy.

Need some motivation to get through this hump day? Watch our video, "Can Type 1 Diabetes Make you Stronger?"

http://welcometotype1.com/en-us/basics/can-type-1-diabetes-make-you-stronger/

Can Type 1 Diabetes Make You Stronger? | Welcome to Type 1™ Can Type 1 Diabetes Make You Stronger? by Welcome to Type 1 (US) | May 18, 2015 | Basics Can Type 1 Diabetes Make You Stronger? by Welcome to Type 1 (US) | May 18, 2015 | Basics SPONSORED VIDEO We take a look at the new Animas® One Touch® Ping® with Meter Remote. THANK YOU We'd like to thank our spo...

Big steps!

FDA approves first automated insulin delivery device for type 1 diabetes The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Medtronic’s MiniMed 670G hybrid closed looped system, the first FDA-approved device that is intended to automatically monitor glucose (sugar) and provide appropriate basal insulin doses in people 14 years of age and older with type 1 diabetes.

Nothing like a long hike to keep blood sugars level.

What is the connection between type 1 and happiness? Watch this psychology-based whiteboard talk, "Can Type 1 Diabetes Make you Stronger?" to find out way someone once told us that type 1 was the best thing that ever happened to him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxXI2HsVLB4

Welcome to Type 1 Whiteboard Can type 1 diabetes make your stronger? (A think-and-draw kind of thing)

How do you define and describe type 1 to your friends, family, colleagues, or even strangers? Watch our video "What is Type 1 Diabetes?" for a simple and quick introduction to t1d - tag away!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgT7pCqOqQ0

What is Type 1 Diabetes? What is Type 1 Diabetes?

We hope you've noticed our organization name and the welcome mat in our logo. The idea of "welcome" is what we stand for here at Welcome to Type 1. How many of you did not feel welcome when you were first diagnosed with type 1? When we are diagnosed, we are usually flustered, overwhelmed, embarrassed - anything but comfortable and at ease. Not anymore. We welcome you to use our website and resources as a low-stress, easy intro to the type 1 community. We are so glad you found us. www.welcometotype1.com

This is our founder, Jonny, doing his kitesurfing thing. Who says you can't be active and fit with ? Tag us in your activebetes photos!

It's almost summer - which means it's almost travel season! Sealed waterproof food containers could be an excellent way to protect and pack up supplies. What advice do you have for traveling with type 1?

It's almost (officially) summer - which means it's almost (officially) travel season! Sealed waterproof food containers could be an excellent way to protect and pack up supplies. You might want to remove the bulky packaging, which can take up a ton of space, first. What advice do you have for traveling with type 1?

Welcome. We know you don't have much time, so we did this video below in three minutes. But if you have type 1 diabetes, you're going to have it for a long time. You'll see your doctor for an hour a year if you're lucky, but taking care of yourself for the other 8,759 hours is up to you. Watch our video below as an introduction to our site, our goals, and our empowerment for our community. We are lucky to know you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feQzFYX0Afo

Welcome to Type 1 explanation video 2 An introduction to Welcome to Type 1 (diabetes) in 3 minutes. www.welcometotype1.com

Happy - what are your favorite low-carb recipes for type 1 management? Today, we made and 🍴🍴

Do you use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)? If so, what are your thoughts? If not, check out this video below about the Animas Vibe and continuous glucose monitoring. It could be a helpful device to consider wearing! (and we've also heard that it syncs to the Apple Watch - how cool is that?)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BiZpWeliuc

Animas Vibe - Canada Welcome to Type 1 overviews the new Animas Vibe.

Welcome, new members! Are you wondering what Welcome to Type 1 is all about? Check out our web page below for some educational t1d chalk talks and some inspirational t1d profiles. Let us know what you'd like to see next!

http://welcometotype1.com/en-us/

Welcome to Type 1™ | Resources for Those Newly Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Welcome to Type 1™ An Introduction Wondering what WELCOME TO TYPE 1 is all about? Our introductory video captures some of the energy and emotion driving this project forward. See if you recognize anyone in this cast of characters who are proving every day that diabetes does not have to be a limitati…

What advice do you have for your loved ones regarding how to act when your blood sugar goes low? We want to use your tips in an educational video for friends and family of type 1 diabetics, so we would love your contribution!

A few weeks ago, we posted our brand new video interviewing Dr. Mike Riddell on his new book about exercise, pumping, and type 1. After receiving several requests for the link to his book, we thought we would post it below for everyone to enjoy:

www.medtronicdiabetes.ca/gettingpumped

Happy Tuesday!

Type 1 diabetes Exercise Basics with Mike Riddell, Ph.D., author of Getting Pumped! Exercise and Type 1 diabetes basics with Michael Riddell, PhD, author of Getting Pumped! Mike runs research programs, works with athletes, and manages sports...

When do you check your blood glucose? For tips and tricks on carb counting and meal planning, watch our popular Chalk Talk below:

http://welcometotype1.com/en-us/diabetes-chalk-talks/part-4-meal-planning-and-carbohydrate-counting/

Part 4: Meal Planning and Carbohydrate Counting | Welcome to Type 1™ Part 4: Meal Planning and Carbohydrate Counting by Welcome to Type 1 (US) | May 17, 2015 | Diabetes Chalk Talks Part 4: Meal Planning and Carbohydrate Counting by Welcome to Type 1 (US) | May 17, 2015 | Diabetes Chalk Talks Previous Next VIDEO CONTENTS Overview Introduction to meal planning a…

"If you got it right all the time it would mean you didn't have diabetes." Check out the end of this chalk talk for the serenity prayer and its connection to t1d. Sometimes we just need a reminder to accept and let go. Happy weekend, friends.
http://welcometotype1.com/en-us/diabetes-chalk-talks/part-5-sick-day-rules-and-glucagon/

Part 5: Sick Day Rules and Glucagon | Welcome to Type 1™ Part 5: Sick Day Rules and Glucagon by Welcome to Type 1 (US) | May 17, 2015 | Diabetes Chalk Talks Part 5: Sick Day Rules and Glucagon by Welcome to Type 1 (US) | May 17, 2015 | Diabetes Chalk Talks Previous VIDEO CONTENTS Overview: What illness does to blood glucose. Fever, illness, coughing:…

Some symptoms of hypoglycemia include numbness around the lips, blurry vision, sudden mood changes, and disorientation. If you've experienced these symptoms or just want to know more about the differences between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, check out the Chalk Talk below:

http://welcometotype1.com/en-us/diabetes-chalk-talks/part-2-hypoglycemia-hyperglycemia-causes-symptoms-and-treatments/

Part 2: Hypoglycemia, Hyperglycemia, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments | Welcome to Type 1™ Part 2: Hypoglycemia, Hyperglycemia, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments by Welcome to Type 1 (US) | May 17, 2015 | Diabetes Chalk Talks Part 2: Hypoglycemia, Hyperglycemia, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments by Welcome to Type 1 (US) | May 17, 2015 | Diabetes Chalk Talks Previous Next VIDEO CONTENTS…

Interested in family dynamics surrounding type 1 diabetes? Watch this presentation by Joe Solowiejczk to see how t1d can work with everyone in the family. This longer video can we watched in chunks or all at once.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HNOOIhyU04

Joe Solowiejczyk on Diabetes and the Family: Making it Work for Everyone Parenting and Type 1 - Nobody explains it better than Joe. We know of no one who hasn't changed the way they think after they hear him speak. For this reason...

"Type 1 diabetes was the best thing that ever happened to me" - while you may not necessarily agree with this statement, you should watch our youtube whiteboard talk about T1D's ability to make you stronger.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXkrCvQhWg8

Welcome to Type 1 Whiteboard (w2t1) An animated whiteboard narration asking whether type 1 diabetes can make you stronger.

Happy New Year! What educational material would you like Welcome to Type 1 to cover in 2016?

Exercise is incredibly important and helpful in managing type 1 diabetes, but it can also be complex when it comes to nailing your blood sugars. In this pump-focused talk, Rick Philbin provides high-level advice for exercising with t1d.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IQYroV3XEI

Welcome to Type 1 presents Rick Philbin's "Sports and Pumping: Finding the Right Mix" Welcome to Type 1 is excited to bring you Rick Philbin's talk "Sports and Pumping: Finding the Right Mix."

Where does come from? Joe answers this question here:

http://welcometotype1.com/en-us/diabetes-chalk-talks/part-1-pathophysiology-rationale-for-treatment-and-family-dynamics/

Part 1: Pathophysiology, Rationale for Treatment, and Family Dynamics | Welcome to Type 1™ Part 1: Pathophysiology, Rationale for Treatment, and Family Dynamics by Welcome to Type 1 (US) | May 17, 2015 | Diabetes Chalk Talks Part 1: Pathophysiology, Rationale for Treatment, and Family Dynamics by Welcome to Type 1 (US) | May 17, 2015 | Diabetes Chalk Talks Previous Next VIDEO CONTENTS…

More motivational t1d photos coming your way! Here are two gals participating in the Tamarack Ottawa Race.
As always, send photos like these our way to be featured on our Instagram.

Trampoline dodgeball with type 1? Absolutely! Check out for great opportunities like this, and don't forget to tag us in your bad ass t1 photos.

This is Jen. She heads Connected in Motion, a charity that runs adventures with people who have type 1. Despite having t1d, Jen and so many others don't let it get the best of them! Are you one of these people? Send your photos our way or tag We love to see people living the mantra!