Denise never told anyone she dated about her diabetes, until she met the one. Now they both have it, and they’re managing it better than ever as a team. This is her story.
Natalie has been living with type 1 diabetes since she was six years old and is based in NYC. She loves to travel in order to push herself outside of her comfort zone and has been to all seven continents and 50+ countries. During the COVID-19 pandemic Natalie has been salsa dancing, learning to knit, and writing to connect with others!
Roger lives with type 2 diabetes and resides in New Jersey.
June 11, 2019 is the day that changed my life forever. This is the day that I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. However, as most diabetics, my journey started years earlier. This is my story about my journey to better health.
Patricia is a Pilates instructor living with type 1 diabetes. Though she has experienced diabetes-related complications, she has refused to let them keep her down.
For the last 17 years, I have been without one eye. I wear a prosthetic eye hand-painted to "look normal" during the day. Type 1 diabetes has stolen my vision.
Richard Wood shares with us the different aspects of diabetes management and how to approach them.
Rachael has been living with Type 1 diabetes since she was 4 years old and is based in London, Ontario. In her free time, she enjoys photography and traveling.
Keith has been living with Type 1 diabetes for 6 decades. In his free time, he enjoys reading, walking and traveling.
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