HyperHypo

My Story
My name is Judy, I’m 31 years old and I’m from Montreal, Canada. Yes, I eat a lot of poutine and I speak English et Français. I have been living with this rollercoaster disease called Type One Diabetes for 24 years! Diagnosed at the age of 7, I learned how to give myself injections at a very young age and was learning that T1 diabetes was not only about getting shots before eating, but it was also about learning to moderate what I have to eat. 

As the years went by, I became a teenager ( like everyone else!) However, we all want to be a little rebellious during that stage of life, don’t we? Teenagers have this tendency to say ''whateverrr’'' and just go with the flow. Well in my case, I experienced this stage through my diabetes. I was eating so much fatty food without even giving the right amount of insulin, eating a lot of carbs, and not testing often. I did not want to be the ‘‘sick one’’ between all of my friends and wanted to live my life normally, without having to think about my diabetes.

As we grow older, things change and we start becoming more mature. In my early 20s, I decided that it was time for me to take full responsibility for my diabetes: if I wasn’t going to take care of my body, no one else will. My diabetes and I are co-living together, so why shouldn’t I make the best of it? Let us be the happiest roommates and not fight like those who do over washing the dishes!

When I accepted that my T1 diabetes was a part of me, I decided to get new technologies that were going to help me manage my diabetes. First, I got the Dexcom since I was not able to feel my lows anymore. Then I got an insulin pump, then another one: the Omnipod. During this transition, I was so happy to find this amazing community online, which led me to discover these technologies.

I started an Instagram page ( @hyper.hypo) where I share my daily life with T1 diabetes and hopefully spread some positivity! 

On a more personal level, I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing. I also have a big passion for sea life and I enjoy watching documentaries about the subject on Netflix!

I hope that my posts and products will help you, and most importantly, inspire you!

- Judy