YURI ALMONTE 

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Life with Type 1 Diabetes and What I'm Doing to Give Back

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I'm Yuri Almonte

I'm a girl who took her passion for teaching and turned it into a million dollar Real Estate empire. I love coffee latte's, lemon pepper chicken, and working from home with my dog on my lap. My mission? To educate you in the home buying and selling process to help you build long term wealth!

So I am sitting here writing this blog feeling pretty good about what recently  happened.

I am someone who had her doctor's appointment last week and received some phenomenal news….
 
My blood sugar levels are better than ever! This has been a struggle for me since COVID when I was stressed and eating all kinds of carbs and candy, 😩. 
 
I think some of you know I am a Type 1 Diabetic and have been for over 20+ years.
 
How did my mom know I had Type 1 Diabetes?
I was eight years old at the time and was always thirsty all the time! And I mean all the time. I was drinking water more than a normal person would. It got so bad that I couldn't sleep because I would get up to drink water and use the bathroom at all hours of the night. I became very weak and pale….
 
My mom took me to the doctor where they hooked me up to IVs and tested my blood sugar and it was over 400 😮! That was not good! The average blood sugar for someone without Diabetes is between 80-120!
 
That's when my mom received the horrible news that I had Type 1 Diabetes. No one in my family has it and I was not born with it. 🤷🏻‍♀️. Doctors said I must have gotten a bad cold that may have messed up my immune system and in turn affected my pancreas. 
 
👉 Here's the kicker! Back then the doctor told my mom, “don't worry, there will be a cure for this in the future.”
 
Clearly, it's been over 20 + years and no cure has emerged! 
 
My mom had to learn how to prick my fingers to check my blood sugar and learn how to inject me with insulin using long 💉 syringes. She is a trooper I tell ya! She's the most independent and strong woman I know and so grateful to call her mom. 
 
But, no worries because now I have two devices attached to my body that help me live every day.
So I am sitting here writing this blog feeling pretty good about what recently happened.

I am someone who had her doctor's appointment last week and received some phenomenal news….
 
My blood sugar levels are better than ever! This has been a struggle for me since COVID when I was stressed and eating all kinds of carbs and candy, 😩. 
 
I think some of you know I am a Type 1 Diabetic and have been for over 20+ years.
 
How did my mom know I had Type 1 Diabetes?
I was eight years old at the time and was always thirsty all the time! And I mean all the time. I was drinking water more than a normal person would. It got so bad that I couldn't sleep because I would get up to drink water and use the bathroom at all hours of the night. I became very weak and pale….
 
My mom took me to the doctor where they hooked me up to IVs and tested my blood sugar and it was over 400 😮! That was not good! The average blood sugar for someone without Diabetes is between 80-120!
 
That's when my mom received the horrible news that I had Type 1 Diabetes. No one in my family has it and I was not born with it. 🤷🏻‍♀️. Doctors said I must have gotten a bad cold that may have messed up my immune system and in turn affected my pancreas. 
 
👉 Here's the kicker! Back then the doctor told my mom, “don't worry, there will be a cure for this in the future.”
 
Clearly, it's been over 20 + years and no cure has emerged! 
 
My mom had to learn how to prick my fingers to check my blood sugar and learn how to inject me with insulin using long 💉 syringes. She is a trooper I tell ya! She's the most independent and strong woman I know and so grateful to call her mom. 
 
But, no worries because now I have two devices attached to my body that help me live every day.

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02

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I have a confession to make... I get extremely hot when I sleep at night. So much so I had to invest in a cool touch pillow. This is in addition to lowering the AC to low 70s and cranking up the bedroom fan. You will find my hubby Andrew buried under the covers! *shrug emoji*

Diabetes has been a huge part of my life because I've had it for so long. It was hard at first because I was ashamed. I thought people would think I was weird.
 
🤦🏻 During my teenage years, I even was afraid I couldn't ever get a boyfriend because of my disease. I am sure you remember the teenage years when you always cared what people thought. That was me!
 
I am now proud to share my disease with the world and I am OK with that. I can live a normal life with the two devices attached to my body. 
 
And any chance I get to talk about Type 1 or meet others with the illness, I AM THERE.
 
👉 This is why…..I was invited to attend the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation networking event………And you're also invited to attend! 
 
Props to my hubby 👏🏻Andrew👏🏻 for sharing this event with me. He is my number one supporter in making sure I take care of my Diabetes! 
 
What is JDRF?
JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Their strength lies in their exclusive focus and singular influence on the worldwide effort to end T1D.
 
JDRF works every day to change the reality of this disease for millions of people—and to prevent anyone else from ever knowing it—by funding research; advocating for government support of research and new therapies
 
👇Here are the details of the event if you're interested in attending:👇



Diabetes has been a huge part of my life because I've had it for so long. It was hard at first because I was ashamed. I thought people would think I was weird.
 
🤦🏻 During my teenage years, I even was afraid I couldn't ever get a boyfriend because of my disease. I am sure you remember the teenage years when you always cared what people thought. That was me!
 
I am now proud to share my disease with the world and I am OK with that. I can live a normal life with the two devices attached to my body. 
 
And any chance I get to talk about Type 1 or meet others with the illness, I AM THERE.
 
👉 This is why…..I was invited to attend the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation networking event………And you're also invited to attend! 
 
Props to my hubby 👏🏻Andrew👏🏻 for sharing this event with me. He is my number one supporter in making sure I take care of my Diabetes! 
 
What is JDRF?
JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Their strength lies in their exclusive focus and singular influence on the worldwide effort to end T1D.
 
JDRF works every day to change the reality of this disease for millions of people—and to prevent anyone else from ever knowing it—by funding research; advocating for government support of research and new therapies
 
👇Here are the details of the event if you're interested in attending:👇
✅ When: March 28
✅ Time: 5:30pm- 7:30pm
✅ Where: 200 S Orange Ave, Suite 1200, Orlando, FL 32801
✅ Cost: $25.00 minimum donation to attend. Feel free to donate if you cannot attend. A little goes a long way as we help with research for a cure for this disease.
✅ Food: Beer, wine, and hors-d'œuvre's will be served

👉  Can't attend but want to give back and support the research? Click the button below to donate. 

donate here

✅ When: March 28
✅ Time: 5:30pm- 7:30pm
✅ Where: 200 S Orange Ave, Suite 1200, Orlando, FL 32801
✅ Cost: $25.00 minimum donation to attend. Feel free to donate if you cannot attend. A little goes a long way as we help with research for a cure for this disease.
✅ Food: Beer, wine, and hors-d'œuvre's will be served

👉  Can't attend but want to give back and support the research? Click the button below to donate. 

donate here

Living with Type 1 Diabetes is not a death sentence although it may feel like one, believe me, I know. There's so much work to be done to educate and research a potential cure for the disease.
 
My hope for this event is to meet people just like me and educate those who may not know what it's truly like living with Type 1 Diabetes.
 
I hope I see you there!
 
Cheers!
-Yuri, Your Type 1 Orlando REALTOR
Living with Type 1 Diabetes is not a death sentence although it may feel like one, believe me, I know. There's so much work to be done to educate and research a potential cure for the disease.
 
My hope for this event is to meet people just like me and educate those who may not know what it's truly like living with Type 1 Diabetes.
 
I hope I see you there!
 
Cheers!
-Yuri, Your Type 1 Orlando REALTOR

BEFORE YOU KEEP GOING...

I'm an Orlando REALTOR that turned my passion for teaching into a multi-million dollar Real Estate business.

But...

It didn't all start there! In my past life I was accepted into Law School and ya girl didn't go!

Do I have a story to tell!

like stories? i've got a good one

Who is
this gal?

I'm an Orlando REALTOR that turned my passion for teaching into a multi-million dollar Real Estate business. 

But...

It didn't all start there! In my past life I was accepted into Law School and ya girl didn't go!

Do I have a story to tell!

Things that give me life!

OAKLEY:
This little dude is my 15lb toy poodle. His unconditional love is out of this world!

HUBBY:
Andrew is my peanut butter to my jelly and it my number one supporter. 

SUGAR FREE VANILLA LATTE:
I'm a Type 1 Diabetic who has an obsession with SFV latte's. 

TEACHING:
It gives me life when clients have a light bulb moment in my courses!

Who is the gal
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I'm Yuri Almonte.

Just a dog-mama obsessed with all things Real Estate who turned her passion for education into a thriving business. Now, I'm teaching you all the home buying and home selling secrets!

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