The Surprising Lesson Diabetes Taught Me. | Drew Harrisberg | TEDxYouth@MoriahCollege

[divyasupertramp]

got diagnosed only a few months ago, it was so overwhelming for me to even look at the food. I could not imagine that I had lost a healthy life in just a blink of an eye it broke me but one day I woke up looked in the mirror and said to myself its not my fault but it sure is my responsibility. I haven't looked back since I cannot emphasis how important our attitude towards any adversity is, it changes the game big time I wish anyone who is struggling will find just enough courage to redirect their minds towards a healthy attitude as it makes everything bearable to a certain extend

[davidandtsotsi]

I watch a ton of you tube videos. I'm 34 and got type 1 recently. I resonate with every word. It's become my friend. Not my enemy. Thank you for your talk!!

[linou_]

It’s so beautiful to see how a man can be so Tough, so inspiring, thank you for this video it speaks deep to my soul my brother long life for you and every person that has diabetes ❤️

[aidenwang]

I was diagnosed with T2 diabetes 5 years ago. Yes, I felt all the words you are talking. Thank you for sharing.

This was awesome. I’m 29 and just diagnosed with diabetes, although not sure which type yet. Blood results to show in the coming months. But I don’t think that matters. These pillars hold true for any type. I was feeling a bit down but this reinforced the idea I or anyone else with diabetes can live a normal life.

[tushardas]

One of the inspiring speak ever ❤️.. thanks for your encouraging & deep-rooted words 🙏..gbu 🙏

[misraktarekegn]

so beautifully put to accept adversity in this case T1D as life's way of showing how strong you can be in your reaction to it.

[gracie]

Everything is hard with it especially being diagnosed so young I was diagnosed at 5 now I’m 10 and my dream is to find that cure one day and I’m gonna stick with it!

[kimrall]

Thank you for such an uplifting message, I really needed it this morning.

[Musiclover-uooi]

What an incredibly inspiring talk. Such wisdom from this young man. Thank you!

[RKYou]

Very genuine and useful video for all. Nicely explained with a great message 👍

[memyself]

I was diagnosed with diabetes when I was 7, now I'm 18 Ive come a long way with it and I think I can tackle it good now, you know, resisting chocolates are very tough when you see other kids eat it and you can't

[kathyhittie]

What an amazing testimonial, you are an inspiration ❤️. Thank you!

[simpal_]

Well, this video is really informative. Being a nursing student, I got to learn so much about diabetes here. And it's very motivational.

[ourpockethero]

Great speech, and very inspiring one. Thank you for sharing.

[nancy]

Sarah Halberg has a very informative Ted talk on diabetes, backed by science. It can be helpful to T1D patients, definitely for T2 patients.

[sumitprabhakar]

Thanks for sharing !! I will surely help me !! " ADVERSITY IS AMPLIFIER OF YOUR CHARACTER "

[debbiewilley]

What great information and what a great presentation! Loved it! 👍

[rajsekharc]

Kudos,
Excellent presentation from own experience and experiments.
Great motivational talk.

[robertcuminale]

One of the biggest improvements for those of us dealing diabetes is the long term insulin like Lantus. Next would have to be the blood testing. In the past we used urine and a litmus type paper to check our glucose level. It seemed you were always in a bathroom peeing in a cup before and after a meal. Or after doing some strenuous work.
My roommate was a type 1 and it was worse for him. He'd found out when he was 12. He passed out and went into a coma for a short while. By the time we were 16 he was as thin as a real, constantly checking his glucose. He and I kept candy on us in case we were too low or a piece of fruit. I got into the habit standing where I could smell his breath while he was speaking for the tell tale smell of Juicy-Fruit Gum indicating he was in Ketoacidosis, low blood sugar but actually a PH imbalance.
You can tire of this routine after a while so sometimes you tempt death eating or drinking things you shouldn't. What the heck, I've insulin on me, I'll just take some and I'll be alright.