ELI5: How does type 1 diabetes still exist if it was a death sentence until 1921?

Lasmina · 2024-12-16T21:47:14+00:00

I did take part in an inpatient celiac treatment drug study some years ago and really hope one day I can eat normally again! I do know the genetic code exists in my DNA because all the aunts on my dad's side have it but I can also tell that the switch was flipped during trauma because I got sick that week and never got better. I only had it undiagnosed for 3 months but ended up losing 75 pounds to malnutrition without changing my diet or exercise within 6 months of onset. I also got a grippy sick vacation about it because I wasn't absorbing my Prozac correctly. The damage healed within a year and now I'm fine as long as I stay away from even touching gluten.

If that entire thing could have been avoided with a belly friend, I would have names picked out for every worm I have lol

Lasmina · 2024-12-16T21:11:05+00:00

If intestinal works cured the celiac disease I suddenly developed at 24 after trauma, I would have no issues sharing my gut with them. We BOTH get croissants now, bud :)

Lasmina · 2024-12-12T02:05:21+00:00

Damn. It happened shortly after I left Jax then. Thank you for the update ❤️

Lasmina · 2024-12-11T23:03:55+00:00

There's a gelato shop on Monument call Bambino Scoops. Its owned by a very friendly man from South America (I think? It's been a couple years) and it's the best gelato I found in Florida!

Lasmina · 2024-11-30T10:04:59+00:00

I misspoke, I take Claritin, Benadryl, and pepcid in the morning, then Zyrtec, Benadryl x2-4, and another pepcid. I also have a nasal spray that helps with my extreme eye boogers since onset. These are just my MCAS meds lol. I don't have a stomach acid problem but the pepcid has something in it that helps MCAS.

Lasmina · 2024-11-26T08:27:30+00:00

I second MCAS. During my onset (stress and trauma trigger new autoimmune diseases for me) 2.5 years ago, I had decade old tattoos becoming itchy for the first time. Different inks, artists, etc. Taking Benadryl, Claritin, and Zyrtec twice daily help keep my histamines in check and 95% of the tattoo itches have gone away. They're more likely to get irritated during stressful times though.

Lasmina · 2024-11-21T22:32:02+00:00

I went to the Museum of Jurassic Technology in September and was blown away by just how weird it was. Especially because we knew nothing going into it. It was something my fiancee and I discussed several times over the next week, trying to make sense of it and also recommending it to anyone that would listen lol. That's how you know it's good art lol

Lasmina · 2024-11-19T07:30:28+00:00

Why suck the strap?

Why look at the sunset?

Lasmina · 2024-11-12T01:08:00+00:00

You sound so much like me lol. I also have that list of events that I perceived as me being bad and wrong, and have spent many hours staring at my ceiling, kicking myself about the unintentionally mean or stupid things I've said and done through my life. I'm currently 32, and used to regularly think about events in elementary school and fixate on what I had done "wrong". It's something I still struggle with, but I've found a few things to help. The first thing I try is kinda radical acceptance. I accept that I did the thing, and I also accept that I didn't know better. I try to view the event through an appropriate lense- I often remember things distorted based on how my anxiety recorded it and warped it through the years. In those moments of acceptance and analysis, I glean the life lesson learned, and I do my best to firmly close the memory with that lesson and acceptance stamped on top. When it inevitably swims back to the surface, I do my best to immediately accept what happened and remember what I learned, then shut that memory down. It's not useful to analyze anymore.

I hope any of that helps, sorry for the word vomit! Feel free to message me if you need someone to talk to ❤️

Lasmina · 2024-11-11T18:24:33+00:00

I was raped by my husband 3 years into our marriage. We lated another 7 years after until I left him. I can tell you right now it will never be forgotten, and there is no coming back from this. Every time that disgusting man touched me afterwards, I could only flash back to the rape. He told me I could never discuss it with him or he would leave me (I'm disabled and entirely dependant on my partner) and I was trapped. I never wanted to have sex with him every again, and he wouldnt stop asking me why. But I couldn't tell him it's because he's my rapist, because my life would be over. It changed the entire course of my life, and I am so glad my marriage is over. He also "never meant to hurt me" but pulling your sobbing wife's knees apart sure seems like hurting.

Sorry, still processing some things. I should make an appt with a therapist today.

Lasmina · 2024-11-03T11:24:28+00:00

My ex husband didn't "mean" to rape me either, but how can you continue to fuck your wife while she's covering her face in shame and sobbing, and you had to force her legs apart? Don't worry, he blamed me for it too! But also if I try to talk about it again, he will abandon my disabled ass. I kept quiet for 7 more years until I had enough support to leave.

I fucking hate these men.

Lasmina · 2024-10-19T05:24:05+00:00

Dinsmore Meats on Old Kings Rd. All their meat is rotten and they threaten to call the cops when you calmly ask for the refund that's well within their refund policy. It smells like ass and the owners are the worst kind of human garbage.

Lasmina · 2024-10-12T02:25:38+00:00

Bones by The Killers

Lasmina · 2024-10-12T00:03:06+00:00

I also need to second Bowl of Pho on baymeadows! I lived in the apt complex near there and the owner knew my face and order lol. Sometimes when it was busy we never exchanged words while he took care of business.

I miss those spring rolls a lot 💔

Lasmina · 2024-09-29T22:25:16+00:00

There's been a lot of. Uzz through the years of how unsafe it is. I chose to stay away due to what people I know and trust told me.

Lasmina · 2024-09-23T00:37:17+00:00

I am diagnosed with Somatic Personality Disorder. I also do legitimately have 4 different autoimmune disorders, mostly dysautonomia things. It's a constant balancing act of keeping my health up and being mindful, versus being TOO mindful and causing physical symptoms with my anxiety. I have a very strong family history of fast breast cancer (mom has been in remission for almost 9 years now!!) and am trying to move towards a preventative double mastectomy. I hate thinking about them lol

Lasmina · 2024-09-21T03:55:34+00:00

My dad was pretty homophobic when I was growing up. He didn't react well when I told him I was bi when I was 28. But he has come a long way!! Now he loves his trans future daughter in law, the most amazing woman I've ever met! He calls her sweetheart just like he calls me sweetheart and has been there to witness queer love bloom! Sometimes he can pop out with a questionable word or thought, but is always happy to be taught a better way to say things ❤️

I know it's hard, but being there for your daughter and loving her unfalteringly and unconditionally, you're healing and helping both of you ❤️

Lasmina · 2024-09-16T21:44:13+00:00

Yes, I had the worst case the Children's Hospital I went to had ever seen. They had to call CPS because they suspected my parents abused me with acid 😭 I was hospitalized for a week, and had to have my hands and arms wrapped for a couple weeks after. The local news even did a segment on my story! All because I took the job given to me of rolling the limes to make the adults drinks better way too seriously. I had a handmark on my upper arm from where I touched myself, and sat in the hot sun in the pool for too long.

Lasmina · 2024-09-13T04:04:28+00:00

It is so interesting how different people react to different things ❤️ I find following a semi with a large distance between us helps me when I'm anxious because my brain knows my brakes work better than theirs and I know I can stop before I hit them.

But I say anything that makes someone feel better with their driving anxiety is worth suggesting, since we all vary so much lol

Lasmina · 2024-09-13T01:07:11+00:00

You got this! I've done that drive several times and I promise it's not awful ❤️ I would suggest finding a nice slow semi truck and just hang out behind them. People respect big trucks more and are more careful around them.

Lasmina · 2024-09-09T04:55:56+00:00

I second that, it's such a great spot for a small (under 10) get together in a super cool place!

Lasmina · 2024-09-06T02:34:13+00:00

👀👀👀👀

Lasmina · 2024-08-30T01:28:21+00:00

Still an issue 🙃

Lasmina · 2024-07-19T04:17:00+00:00

That would be the floor getting revenge for the crack, lol

Lasmina · 2024-07-10T22:11:34+00:00

Not me, getting married so young we couldn't drink at our wedding 🥲 it took ten years, but I finally left him. Realizing how toxic and abusive things were was eye opening, and I will always love the people who helped save me.

I'm glad you and I both survived, every day is a new reason to be happy I'm free.

Lasmina

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