Amanda has been living with Type One Diabetes since 1996. She was diagnosed at the young age of 9

Being from Compton, CA and us having the "memory lane" conversation we held it was only right to title this episode Straight Outta Compton!

Her family all had the flu around Thanksgiving '96 and by Christmas she was spending the holiday in the hospital receiving this diagnosis of T1D.

Her mom was diagnosed with T2D a year after her diagnosis. Her son at the age of 9 received a T2D diagnosis. In this conversation we honor Amanda's parents.

Amanda says that becoming a mother and her kids saved her. She knew now that she must take care of herself so that she can be present for them. She thanks the universe for being given the opportunity to become a mom

It took almost a quarter of a century before she feels she was given adequate care from her providers.

Amanda speaks openly about switching your mindset and switching your care team if needed.

"We have a lot of the power. We must own it and learn to voice your needs." Her perspective of living with diabetes has changed drastically. Now she knows that she can do all of the things she wants to.

Today Amanda is thankful for where she is considering all the years of ups and downs and the trials and tribulations of her diagnosis.

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