Christina's Vision

Dedicated to raising awareness on co-occurring disorders & erasing stigma attached to #Type1Diabetes & #MentalIllness- In memory of Christina Perkins 1986-2018

[Christina's Vision @xtinasvision]

Thanks so much to everyone who came out to our 2nd Annual #Skate4Type1 Diabetes and helped us celebrate Christina's life, birthday and National Diabetes Awareness Month!

#ChristinasVision #NDAM #Type1Diabetes #RIPChristina #California #NonProfit #ChristinaPerkins #BlueNovember

[Christina's Vision @xtinasvision]

May your vision continue to inspire and guide us every day. We love you eternally 😇💙

#T1D #ChristinasVision #mentalhealthmatters #ARDS #MRSA #mentalillness #type1diabetes #type1diabetic #diabetes

[Christina's Vision @xtinasvision]

Happy Heavenly 34th Birthday, Christina! Although your life was cut short far too soon, today we do not mourn the fact that you are no longer physically here with us, but instead celebrate and cherish the impact of time we were privileged to have had with you.

[Mental Health America @MentalHealthAm]

Systemic oppression is directly tied to the #mentalhealth of BIPOC. Historical and contemporary injustices continue to perpetuate trauma through generations and into today. Learn more about the #impactoftrauma at https://t.co/dXBwcZJX54. #BIPOCMentalHealthMonth

[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

Mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity. However, they can affect how we perceive and experience mental health conditions and influence what treatments, coping mechanisms and supports work for us. #MinorityMentalHealthMonth

[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

“Now, more than ever, Black mental health is an essential cause to support as so much is weighing on the shoulders of the Black community.”

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[Beyond Type 1 @BeyondType1]

WEAR 👏🏿 A 👏🏼 MASK 👏🏾, LIVES DEPEND ON IT.

#HighRiskCOVID19

[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

Looking for resources on Black mental health during these difficult times?
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[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

Systemic racism puts an undue toll on Black Americans. Learn more about how it impacts Black mental health.

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[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

Black mental health is especially important during these difficult times. Here are some resources that may help: https://t.co/jM76tvrMFO #BlackLivesMatter

[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

The effect of racism and racial trauma on mental health is real and cannot be ignored. Read NAMI CEO @DanGillison’s full statement on recent racist incidents here: https://t.co/2QU0M5l4id

[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

“Being bipolar is like being a seesaw. Just as a seesaw is constantly trying to balance the ups and downs of its riders, I have to maintain a balance between my two extreme emotions.” Read more on what bipolar disorder is like: https://t.co/D2gxIyIzhd

[City of San Mateo @CityofSanMateo]

We know everyone's inundated w news about #COVID19, but please take a few moments to read this important information about the updated & extended @SMCHealth #ShelterInPlace order, and what it means for our #community. Remember: we're all in this together! https://t.co/2C3VmYeQOt

[Christina's Vision @xtinasvision]

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[Christina's Vision @xtinasvision]

Thanks so much to #CarbDM + #TypeOneRun for putting on such an awesome event! We had fantastic time at the Coyote Point 5K dedicated to empowering/building a supportive community for families affected by diabetes #SeizeDiabetes #RIPchristina #ChristinasVision #Type1Diabetes #t1d

[Christina's Vision @xtinasvision]

THANKSGIVING TYPE 1 TIPS FOR STAYING ON TRACK WITHOUT CUTTING CARBS COLD TURKEY:
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#ChristinasVision #T1D #CarbCounting #Diabetes #Type1Diabetes #HappyThanksgiving #Type1Tips

[Christina's Vision @xtinasvision]

🍁🦃 HAPPY THANKSGIVING 🦃🍁- GOBBLE, GOBBLE - BOLUS BOLUS!

We’ve put together this Thanksgiving food graphic, which includes the carbohydrate count and appropriate serving sizes for some classic Thanksgiving staples to help with all your holiday blousing needs.

[Christina's Vision @xtinasvision]

Common T1D warning signs/symptoms include:
o Unquenchable thirst
o Frequent urination
o Sudden bedwetting
o Unexplained weight loss w/ increased appetite
o Fatigue
o Fruity smelling breath
o Blurry vision
o Stomach pain
o Nausea/vomiting
o Dizziness
o Rapid/heavy breathing

[Christina's Vision @xtinasvision]

Did you know that roughly 70% of critical insulin-producing beta cells have already been destroyed by the time the average Type 1 Diabetic is diagnosed?

#NationalDiabetesMonth #ChristinasVision #Type1Diabetes #NDAM #DiabetesAwareness #T1D #BlueNovember

[Christina's Vision @xtinasvision]

Thus, recognizing the early signs/symptoms of Type 1 diabetes is critical and could be life-saving (while delayed diagnosis can have serious life-threatening consequences).
T1D symptoms may have rapid onset and/or can be mistaken for other illnesses such as the flu.