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02/08/2026

I used to be the girl who ran to the bathroom just to inject insulin because I didn’t want anyone to know I had type 1 diabetes.

I was also the girl who thought traveling wasn’t meant for people like me. I worried about airport security, insulin staying cold, low blood sugars on flights, forgetting supplies, and what I would do if something went wrong in another country.

Looking back, I have so much empathy for that version of myself.

Today, I’ve traveled to countries all over the world with type 1 diabetes, and I’ve learned something important: diabetes doesn’t have to stop you from seeing the world. You don’t need to be fearless—you just need to be prepared.

That’s why I created Travel Guide for Type 1 Diabetics. It’s the guide I wish I had when I was first diagnosed, filled with real-life tips, packing checklists, airport advice, travel routines, and everything I’ve learned through years of traveling with diabetes.

If you’re dreaming about your next trip but diabetes is making you feel nervous, I hope this guide gives you the confidence to do it.

Comment “travel” and I’ll send you the link.

A little bit of summer - swipe to see everything I bolused for! Celebrated 100k!Bday celebration Custom made cake from C...
31/07/2026

A little bit of summer - swipe to see everything I bolused for!

Celebrated 100k!

Bday celebration

Custom made cake from CC Cake

Had a burnout recovery ❤️‍🩹

Hike with Mike& Russell in LA

Homemade sashimi salad 🥗

Another bday celebration with my Endo friend!

Wine night with neighbors 🍷

Homemade 2 ingredients watermelon smoothie with soymilk. So good!

spending quality time with friends

Prioritizing weights to prep for me bridal era

Early bday celebration dinner

Has to bolus 18 units totally for this meal for rice in paella, cheesecake, and cake. it was so high in fat and sugar but worth the bolus. That is 3x is my usual amount but I was able to keep my blood sugar in range for the night which was a win.

Lost in Dreams in LA!

My fav set was porter robinson

100K for the girl who used to be so alone in her type 1 diabetes journey 💙There was a long period of time when I felt co...
29/07/2026

100K for the girl who used to be so alone in her type 1 diabetes journey 💙

There was a long period of time when I felt completely alone after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

I didn’t know anyone else living with it. I thought no one could understand the constant mental load, the fear, the burnout of highs and lows of blood sugar 24/7.

So I started Amy Hsieh

Not because I thought I’d become a big creator one day—but because I was looking for support. I was wanted to heal myself by sharing my story.

Today, that little account has grown into a community of 100K friends

This journey started with just me. A girl trying to figure out how to live with a lifelong condition, hoping that maybe someone out there would relate.

I never imagined it would lead me to so many friendships worldwide, meeting so many incredible people living with type 1 diabetes, and hearing stories from those of you who tell me you’ve found your hope, your confidence, or your spark again through my content.

That means more to me than any follower count ever could.

This community has healed parts of me that I didn’t even know needed healing.

So from the bottom of my heart, thank you for being here and for reminding me every single day that none of us have to do this alone. 💙

28/07/2026

Invisible side of my life living with type 1 diabetes (Part 8)

Follow Amy Hsieh for part 9

27/07/2026

- Comparing my blood sugars to someone else’s.
- Letting just 1 high blood sugar ruin my entire day
- Feeling guilty every time my numbers weren’t “perfect.”
- Explaining my diabetes to people who weren’t willing to understand.
- Thinking I had to manage this condition perfectly 100% of the time.
- Being ashamed to eat more snacks for low that would cause weight gain
- Ignoring diabetes burnout and pretending I was “fine.”
- Forgetting to celebrate how far I’ve come.

Protecting your mental health is just as important as managing your blood sugar. Some days, the biggest win isn’t having perfect numbers—it’s choosing to give yourself grace.

If you’re struggling with the emotional side of Type 1 diabetes, comment “mindset” and I’ll send you my Ultimate Mindset Guide for Living with a Chronic Condition, where I share the mindset shifts that have helped me find more peace while living with diabetes.

24/07/2026

Welcome to my corner of the Internet!

Follow Amy Hsieh for type 1 diabetes mindset, wellness, self-care, lifestyle content.

23/07/2026

How it feels like to manage type one diabetes sometimes.

Diabetes burnout is when you are feeling frustrated, tired and feel like giving up diabetes mangement. It’s common and it’s okay to feel whatever you feel as a diabetic.

I feel like I have definitely experienced hundred of times. I think the main mindset shift you can do when you’re experiencing burnout is to accept your emotions, find a community, or a diabuddy to talk/vent to.

If you’re struggling with how to deal with diabetes distress and burnout, I created a mindset guide for living with chronic condition.

Comment ‘mindset’ and I’ll send you more info.

22/07/2026

Welcome to my corner of the internet! Hi I’m Amy and I’ve been living with type 1 diabetes for the past 7 years.

Follow Amy Hsieh for type 1 diabetes mindset, wellness, self-care, lifestyle in her bridal era.

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