Hey all! Shay here, and Toronto, Ontario is where I was born and where I've grown up.
Type 1 diabetes has been part of my life for roughly six years now, and my current routine involves using both fast-acting and long-acting insulin. Figuring out how to stay on top of diabetes while also pursuing fitness has been quite the education, and that's a big part of why I'm joining this community — I want to hear from others who've navigated similar situations.
For just over a year, I've been showing up at the gym on a regular basis, typically about three times per week. Strength training is something I genuinely enjoy, and my primary aim is to keep adding muscle, get fitter overall, and see myself become more defined and confident as I make progress.
Another reason I'm here: I'd like to inform myself about the various weight-management and metabolic treatment possibilities available, GLP-1 medications and peptides included. Since I'm living with type 1 diabetes, safety matters a great deal to me. My hope is to gain insight from what others have gone through, and also to figure out which questions I ought to bring to my healthcare team prior to thinking about any treatment.
Weight management and fitness have brought me my share of highs and lows, so I'm eager to learn, ask things, and build connections with all of you. Happy to be here!
Type 1 diabetes has been part of my life for roughly six years now, and my current routine involves using both fast-acting and long-acting insulin. Figuring out how to stay on top of diabetes while also pursuing fitness has been quite the education, and that's a big part of why I'm joining this community — I want to hear from others who've navigated similar situations.
For just over a year, I've been showing up at the gym on a regular basis, typically about three times per week. Strength training is something I genuinely enjoy, and my primary aim is to keep adding muscle, get fitter overall, and see myself become more defined and confident as I make progress.
Another reason I'm here: I'd like to inform myself about the various weight-management and metabolic treatment possibilities available, GLP-1 medications and peptides included. Since I'm living with type 1 diabetes, safety matters a great deal to me. My hope is to gain insight from what others have gone through, and also to figure out which questions I ought to bring to my healthcare team prior to thinking about any treatment.
Weight management and fitness have brought me my share of highs and lows, so I'm eager to learn, ask things, and build connections with all of you. Happy to be here!
