My Full Story - Midlife T1D

For those who want to know the woman behind Midlife T1D.

Hi, I’m Alyssa, wife, mom, designer, artist, nature lover, and a midlife woman with Type 1 Diabetes who spent a good chunk of life trying to keep everyone else afloat while quietly struggling to keep myself steady. For years, I lived with this unspoken belief that I should’ve had it “figured out by now.” My weight, my blood sugars, my energy, my emotions, all of it. And yet here I am, 50 years old, still working on losing about 20 pounds, still learning how my hormones affect my sugars, still discovering new things about insulin sensitivity, and still figuring out what actually helps my body feel better.

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But I can tell you this with absolute honesty:

All of the trial and error was worth it.

I rediscovered my physical and mental well-being.

I even got my energy back.

More importantly, I finally feel at peace with the process.

And that peace has changed everything!

My Life With T1D (The Real, Raw Part)

I’ve lived with Type 1 Diabetes since 2009. Diagnosed at 34 (which I never knew could happen as an adult). It’s been long enough to know that it’s not just a medical condition.

It’s emotional.

It’s unpredictable.

It’s exhausting.

And in midlife?

It’s a whole new ball game.

Between shifting hormones, stress, sleep changes, cortisol spikes, and metabolism… it can feel like your body has a mind of its own. And sometimes it does.

I’ve had mornings where I did everything “right” and still spiked.Afternoons where one tiny food miscalculation sent me soaring. Evenings where I treated a low only to crash later anyway. And yes, I’m still working on losing those 20 pounds. Not because I’m doing anything wrong, but because midlife bodies change, and T1D makes everything slower, and shame helps no one.

So if you’re feeling behind?

You’re not.

You’re simply in a season where your body needs more patience and a different strategy, not punishment.

Why I Created Midlife T1D

Because I know exactly what it feels like to:

constantly troubleshoot blood sugars
feel alone with symptoms no one else understands
wonder why your weight won’t budge
feel shame for being “inconsistent”
crash emotionally after too many highs and lows
feel exhausted
crave peace and steadiness
want a life that feels lighter and less chaotic

And because I’ve learned something powerful:

Your mindset, boundaries, and emotional health are just as important as your insulin doses and carb counts.

When I finally slowed down and stopped beating myself up…

My health improved.

My confidence improved.

My numbers improved.

My whole life felt different.

I got my zest back!

And now I want to help other women experience that same shift, not through perfectionism, but through compassion, structure, and understanding.

Who I Am Today

Today, I’m:

a woman with a deep desire to help others feel steady and empowered
someone who loves humor and keeps things light even on the hard days
endlessly curious about holistic health, hormones, and nutrition
building a community where women can exhale
creating resources to make life with T1D easier
teaching what I’m learning, as I’m learning it
proof that growth doesn’t require perfection
someone who believes deeply in hope, healing, and new beginnings

And I’m doing it all at my own pace, in a way that feels authentic, aligned, and sustainable.

You’re Not Behind. And You’re Not Alone.

If you’re reading this, I want you to know something:

You and I are on very similar paths.

We’re both figuring things out in midlife.

We’re both learning our bodies all over again.

We’re both trying to live well with T1D in a way that doesn’t drain every ounce of joy from our lives.

You don’t need perfection.

You need support.

You need clarity.

You need compassion.

And you need someone who “gets it.”

I’m here to be that person.

Welcome to Midlife T1D, where your journey is honored, your humanity is seen, and your health gets to feel lighter from here on out.

— Alyssa