# How long have you had T1? **URL:** \ **Category:** Find Community Support\ **Created:** [April 22, 2011, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673 "2011-04-22T17:15:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![scottt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f05b48/32.png) [@scottt](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/scottt)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2011, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673/1 "2011-04-22T17:15:16Z")
I am sure this may have been asked before ... but I began to wonder yesterday.  Coming up on 40 years of T1 (diagnosed at 10). My only complication that I can completely say is diabetic related is Retinopathy ... successfully treated about 10 years ago with many laser treatments ...   Thanks for sharing   Scott  ---
**Author:** ![system](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.breakthrought1d.org/system/32/2_2.png) [@system](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2011, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673/2 "2011-04-22T17:22:33Z")
16 years for me, Scott.  Congrats on a successful 40 years to you and the treatment you received 10 years ago.  Here's to many more healthy years :)  with or without diabetes :) ---
**Author:** ![uk2us2sc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/bcef8e/32.png) [@uk2us2sc](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/uk2us2sc)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2011, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673/3 "2011-04-22T18:30:35Z")
Since the age of 3, I am 42 now but I have some minor retinopathy problems as well as major neuropathy problems in my legs and arms now.   but other than that sweetness and light :-)   Shane uk2us2sc ---
**Author:** ![AnitaB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a698b9/32.png) [@AnitaB](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/AnitaB)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2011, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673/4 "2011-04-23T21:15:26Z")
I've been T1 for almost 48 years, diagnosed in 1963.  Had some background retinpathy ten years ago, but it went away after I started using a pump.  I've had neuropathy in my feet and legs for about 20 years, but it is only uncomfortable if my blood sugars are high over several days (and I try really hard not to let that happen).  Keep up the good work everyone! ---
**Author:** ![missreynolds](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b77776/32.png) [@missreynolds](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/missreynolds)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673/5 "2011-04-25T21:34:37Z")
37 years, diagnosed at age 6- Retinopathy in both eyes treated with laser surgery for many weeks in 1991. Frozen joints is an ongoing and annoying issue now. ---
**Author:** ![mythicman62](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bcef8e/32.png) [@mythicman62](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/mythicman62)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673/6 "2011-05-04T01:26:48Z")
42 years, I was diagnosed 10 days after my 6th birthday! So far no complications from diabetes, just from being very physical and active in my life. ---
**Author:** ![scottt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f05b48/32.png) [@scottt](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/scottt)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673/7 "2011-05-04T02:36:58Z")
Awesome!! ---
**Author:** ![scottt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f05b48/32.png) [@scottt](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/scottt)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 2:37am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673/8 "2011-05-04T02:37:28Z")
Awesome! ---
**Author:** ![okcpwd1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e56c9b/32.png) [@okcpwd1](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/okcpwd1)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 4:43am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673/9 "2011-05-04T04:43:33Z")
diagnosed at the age of 42 so i've been type 1 for 3 1/2 years ---
**Author:** ![system](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.breakthrought1d.org/system/32/2_2.png) [@system](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673/10 "2011-05-04T09:02:52Z")
Let's see this Aug. I will have been dx'ed type 1 for 3 years and I just turned 55. LOL Then again maybe not since I haven't been using insulin and have good numbers. Go explain it??? ---
**Author:** ![jennagrant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9de053/32.png) [@jennagrant](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/jennagrant)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673/11 "2011-05-04T17:42:06Z")
Almost 35 years (diagnosed at age 4).  No complications. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.breakthrought1d.org/system/32/2_2.png) [@system](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673/12 "2011-05-04T19:13:35Z")
17 years and counting :) So far \*knock on wood\* no complications or health issues that seem to be linked to Diabetes in any way ---
**Author:** ![karikuhar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/59ef9b/32.png) [@karikuhar](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/karikuhar)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2011, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673/13 "2011-05-05T01:11:40Z")
Will be 19 years in July.   Diagnosed with retinopathy almost 3 years ago.  Many many MANY laser treatments and a vitrectomy mean my left eye is stable and my right eye only very occasionally has problems.  BUT all the laser and vitrectomy caused me to lose depth perception and some peripheral vision. Driving is very difficult. ---
**Author:** ![scottt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f05b48/32.png) [@scottt](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/scottt)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2011, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673/14 "2011-05-05T03:27:33Z")
I have a similar problem with my left eye - it also required a vitrectomy; I don't like night driving - even with glasses!!   I went through the same issue of retinopathy after using the pump for about 2 years and got my A1c \< 7.3 for about a year -- then the ophthalmologist   said it happens often when getting better control. 19 is a good year!! ---
**Author:** ![susanlynn79](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e19adc/32.png) [@susanlynn79](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/susanlynn79)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2011, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673/15 "2011-05-11T02:28:46Z")
Type 1, dx at 18 (1997).  I have not had any complications yet. Animas pump 2002-2006 Minimed pump 2006-present Wants to get the CGM!!!!!!!!!!! ---
**Author:** ![DonnaL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e8c25b/32.png) [@DonnaL](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/DonnaL)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2011, 4:47am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673/16 "2011-05-11T04:47:26Z")
August will be 44 years. Diagnosed at age 10. Absolutely no complications to date. One perfectly healthy pregnancy 31 years ago (congrats to you too Jenna). Donna ---
**Author:** ![Parrformance](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7bcc69/32.png) [@Parrformance](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Parrformance)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2011, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673/17 "2011-05-11T22:40:45Z")
4 months still trying to wrap my head around it all, at age 42. Diagnosed January 6, 2011 ---
**Author:** ![scottt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f05b48/32.png) [@scottt](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/scottt)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2011, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673/18 "2011-05-11T23:02:24Z")
That's great to hear!  Keep doing whatever you are doing! ---
**Author:** ![scottt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f05b48/32.png) [@scottt](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/scottt)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2011, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673/19 "2011-05-11T23:05:07Z")
I wish you well - this seems like a great place to get solid advice ... ---
**Author:** ![jndjohnson1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a88e57/32.png) [@jndjohnson1](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/jndjohnson1)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2011, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673/20 "2011-06-12T21:38:48Z")
I have had Type 1 for 19 years now just had my anniversary June 6th! Congrats to you on 40 years with very little complications, that is wonderful and takes a soldier to achieve! I unfortunately did not take the best of care of myself for a while and am now living with Systemic Nueropathy and Autonomic Nueropathy which are treated with nerve meds and pain meds. I am now working harder on taking better care of myself! Like Andrew said "Here is to many more healthy years!" [Next page](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/how-long-have-you-had-t1/13673.md?page=2)