Does hearing about a “cure for T1D” start to feel like a broken record?
We’ve been living with Type 1 for 5 years now. From day one, we’ve heard the same message over and over: “a cure is coming.”
And honestly… I want to believe it so badly. I picture my son growing up and one day not having to think about blood sugars, insulin, or ketones. The idea that by the time he’s a young adult there could be a real cure or life-changing treatment—it gives me so much hope.
But at the same time, I wonder…
For those of you who’ve been in this for 10, 20, 30+ years—have you been hearing the same thing all along? Does it start to feel discouraging? Like maybe the “cure” is always just out of reach?
I’m trying to find the balance between holding onto hope and staying grounded in reality. I don’t want to become cynical, but I also don’t want to set my heart on something that may not come in the way we imagine.
Would really love to hear your perspective—especially from those who’ve been walking this road longer than we have.