Type 1 Diabetes - Sam's Story

I am a Type 1 Diabetic and I was diagnosed July 1, 2008 when I was 15 years old. I am raising money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) so that one day a cure can be found. If you would like to donate to S.A.M.S Team go to this link:

http://walk.jdrf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=extranet.personalpage&confirmid...

Thank you and I hope you enjoyed the video.

Song - "Stay Strong" by Newsboys

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

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• Type
• One
• Diabetes
• inspirational
• hope
• soccer
• insulin
• pump
• blood
• glucose
• meter

[68blitzen]

Idk ha were not exactly the sort of people you would think would have diabetes I guess, most people just don't understand and make a big deal out of it when we aren't really any different than everyone else. It's a setback we'd rather just leave unsaid. Like a few people know just not many haha ive never really thought about it though. Isn't JDRF in Memphis? Cuz we always have stuff like walks and speakers and my mom always goes because she's one of the medtronic managers

[iamsoccersam2]

@68blitzen i understand what you mean. i know when someone finds out or I tell them I have Diabetes they think of type 2. its difficult because they never will of course fully understand what we go through but some people I realize are willling to listen and I do my best to inform them about type 1 and try to raise awareness about the disease. and others i have realized dont care to take a lil bit of time to learn what type 1 is.

[iamsoccersam2]

@68blitzen i understand what you mean. Its difficult because a lot of people when they hear the word diabetes they automatically think of type 2 because they dont know of type 1. When talking about diabetes i have realized some people are willing to listen me and learn and are curious about type 1 and others arent. it happens but i try my best to raise awareness. As for JDRF I know its very involved with im sure all or most of the states, I know JDRF is in California.

[iamsoccersam2]

68blitzen - I'm sorry but I am curious, how come no else knows.

[iamsoccersam2]

Thanks elina!

[TDHClanHaloReach]

@spartan12374 I've only had it for a year, but in that time you grow accustomed to it :) You'll also not be scared of going low, because you'll be able to tell and know what to do,and you'll grow more confident; STAY STRONG MY BROTHA :D

[har1977oun]

I NEVER NOT GIVE UP !!!!!! I AM ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST TYPE 1 SINCE 26 YEARS AGO ,,,LIVING WITH DIABETES EVERY DAY,,,BEST REGARDS FROM HAROUN AQEEL

[spartan12374]

i god diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 5 months ago :(

[kwstinger]

Fantastic video, I am also T1 and a graduate of SJU, go Storm. I have had the ups and downs and it has been a long strange trip, but I learned something from evry aspect of it, even the bad stuff. Good Luck.

[livelovegetfit]

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[DickHouseInc]

Thank you very much for doing a video like this. I'm type one diabetic, have been since i was 13(16 now) and very few people don't understand the differences between type 1 and type 2. and a lot of people have misconceptions.

I myself am a Downhilll and Freestyle mountain biker, and up until last year i played high school baseball. I had a bad back injury. But the important things is that you don't have to change your life because of T1D.

I'll never give up extreme sports. GREAT VIDEO.

[kandolajatt]

You are pretty much an inspiration to me and many others.I am diabetic and people do tend to think of type 2 when u talk about it.I do things to help myself like exercise. I am still in my honeymoon phase and I still get good blood sugars. I dont take insulin for my food. I feel I'm lucky to be in such a strong honeymoon. And i love that you also consider diabetes as a problem that we all can overcome.Thank you for sharing your awesome story. From a 14 year old guy in Cali.

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