Meet one of the oldest living Americans with Type 1 diabetes

A Long Island great-grandmother is one of the oldest living Americans with Type 1 diabetes. As CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports, doctors say her longevity is living proof of great hope for a full life.

[barbaraadams]

I love this lady! I am 70 now and was diagnosed in 1967 (I was 14) and have had T1D for 56 years with no complications. The doctor told me that I wouldn't live to be 40 years old. My doctors have told me that I am a walking miracle. I told my doctors that it was all "attitude" that has kept me alive. I have also been on an insulin pump for 21 years and have traveled to Ireland and Scotland. Again, attitude makes a world of difference in your life with diabetes.

[JR-oedw]

I was diagnosed when I was 3 years old, 31 years ago. Thank you much for being such an inspiration for us Type 1 folks out here :)

[debbieanne]

My sister got type one diabetes in the 1960s. She was told her life expectancy would be 40 years of age She’s now in her 60s, a grandmother and mother of 4. She was recently diagnosed with breast cancer but is now in remission

[kokokat]

My grandmother was 92 when she passed with type 1

[jenniferdavis]

I'm 36 and was diagnosed at 10 years old...mom of two kids myself...this gives me hope to see my grandkids and great grandkids one day ❤

[martinwoodworth]

I was diagnosed type 1 in Jan 1984 aged 23. so I've had it nearly 40 years. I'm fine & have no side effects that I know of. Great story of this lady.

[Markk]

As a 33 year old T1 diabetic with excellent control and who does not smoke or drink, I too hope to live a long life.

[michaelsecret]

I was dx at age 2 in 1967. No complications yet. My deceased doctor, who passed away in 1970s, said that I would not live in 5-10 years.

[krpatten]

This was so encouraging to watch. Thank you.

[TheDarrell]

Wow, she outlived the doctors that diagnosed her, live on, I know the struggle ❤

[betsykeller]

My son has Type I. He was diagnosed 20 years ago two weeks before his 16th birthday. It is a scary thing. It is a dangerous disease. But, if monitored carefully, he can live a decent life. He's had two or three close calls, but he's managed to survive thus far!

[eminwendall]

i love this!
i was just diagnosed at age 23 back in april.
everyday it is so exhausting to deal with. this woman inspires me. 💪🏼❤️

[JamesKeno]

Much love to Libby. God has been good for you! I've had type 1 since 1977, age 11. You are a true inspiration!

[ncrhcbj]

hi i was just weeks from my 50th birthday and was diagnosed i went to the doctor she was getting an ambulance but my daughter had taken me, i was near to death with dka the doctor said it would have been dormant since i was born thanked me for going into hospital as i was so close to passing away.

[jeminaz]

Very inspiring! I wish and hope for a cure for younger generations! ❤

[KH-hcsy]

So encouraging and inspiring. Thank you and God Bless ❤

[Bernievids]

Gives many people hope. My best friend’s son was just diagnosed with type 1 at age 4. It was heartbreaking. I felt unable to breathe when her told me this news. I know exactly what this means and I did my best to help and explain what’s best and must be done for the young fella. It fear she has stayed on top of this condition and would love her to speak more to how she literally has kept from the significant damage that many people have suffered. Please relay this to her. Mike Syd Australia.

[sherryjacobs]

Great hope for T1D patients. I hope my son is as fortunate.

[jaylawells]

Coming from a fellow T1D here, this is very inspirational.

[TerminallyUnique]

Ive had type 1 diabetes for 7 years. Still waiting for that cure.