How Are You Coping?
Coping, Resilience, Humor, Social Connection, and Finding Joy: Surviving and Thriving with Type 1 Diabetes as We Age
Living with Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong journey, and as we age, the challenges can shift and the burden can become heavier.
But the strengths we bring to the table, in addition to many tools we can access, will help us stay grounded and hopeful. We have coping strategies we lean on, the resilience we’ve built over time, the power of laughter, the value of staying socially connected, and the practice of gratitude and joy.
Whether you’re navigating new health concerns, facing changes in support systems, or simply trying to keep your spirits up, you are not alone. Through the articles shared here, let’s explore how humor, community, and a resilient mindset can make all the difference in living well with T1D and helping others, as we grow older.
Additional Resources
Diabuddies
What are Diabuddies and how to find one.
How to Start/Moderate A T1D Adult Support Group
For folks looking for more connection local to their communities.
Supporting T1Ds
How to support someone you love who lives with Type 1 Diabetes while minimizing the pressure of being a caretaker.
No Stress Art Habits
How to start a super consistent, no stress art habit.
What About Robots?
Exploring the use of robots to guide loving-kindness and walking meditation practices.
Japanese Robots
These adorable Japanese robots are being used for elder care.
Seniors and Artificial Intelligence
Classes across the country help seniors interact with a world altered by AI.
Humor Benefits
Why older adults benefit from regular doses of humor.
Loneliness and Texting
The importance of texting your friends. It matters more than you think.
Journaling
Psychologist urges seniors to use this journal daily for mental health.
Learning Music
Learning music could reverse brain aging (even if you’re already old), say scientists.
Last updated 08/08/2025.
Recent Stories
Aging with Type 1 Diabetes: When You Have a Terrible Accident
Jim was on his road bike – actually biking to a retreat for T1Ds – when he was hit by a pickup truck on the road. Nine rib fractures, four pelvic fractures, and a broken left collarbone later, he found himself in the Emergency Room at a hospital. His phone, which he used to run his Loop system (controlling his pump and CGM) was destroyed, and his computer, which he used to build that system, was cracked in the accident. With just a couple of diabetes supplies he packed for the weekend, he was admitted to the hospital. Read on to learn more about how Jim survived this experience, about his overall diabetes journey, aging with T1D, and what he learned about being prepared for an emergency as a T1D.
What’s Exciting in T1D/Aging Research with Dr. Medha Munshi
Webinar/Q&A: T1D and Aging with Dr. Medha Munshi
Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025
Time: 5pm PT/ 8pm ET / 11am AEDT
Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/T1DAging
(This event will be recorded and posted on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@T1Dto100)
Think Like a Pancreas: The Podcast
Listen to Joanne Milo of T1D to 100 as a guest on the Think Like a Pancreas podcast, on Podbean at https://integrateddiabetesservices.podbean.com/e/empowered-aging-with-type-1-diabetes/ or wherever you listen to podcasts or you can watch the episode on the Integrated Diabetes Services YouTube Channel at https://youtu.be/oyUQfSBgF1M