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Kylie’s son, Rowen, lives with type 1 diabetes—but Kylie refuses to let the fear hold their family back. I’m the parent of a type 1 diabetic. It’s probably something you never wondered about before—I know I had never thought about it. One day your 14-month-old baby is healthy and happy, the next they are vomiting, weak, unable to move and being rushed to the ER. It’s a terrifying time to a be a parent. In the PICU we were scared and overwhelmed. Hundreds of questions and thoughts raced through our minds. Is my child going to survive? Type 1 diabetes? You can’t be serious?But no one in my

Agne Kisonaite is a professional artist who transforms everyday objects into creative art & design. Her work includes paintings, sculptures, furniture and handmade rug designs as well as art venue staging. Agne won the Lithuanian National Design Prize in 2015, and in the same year her art object ‘Lipstick Tower’ shown in Hong Kong achieved a Guinness World Record. Agne dedicates part of her efforts to projects looking at improving the lives of those affected by diabetes. You can visit Agne's portfolio at agneart.com . This is her story: 2012 was the year I’ll never forget. It was a mix of

October 17, 2016, marked the beginning of a challenge that has forever shaped who I am. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at nearly 8 years old. I have always been told I was quite mature for my age with admirable dedication. Balancing an autoimmune disease with the everyday struggles of school, sports, and a social life taught me that perseverance was no longer a choice, but a necessity. Despite this obstacle, my parents managed to give me the most. There was never a time when we as a family weren’t running off to some sporting event or heading to the beach together because the surf was

I am very familiar with type 1 diabetes. My dad was diagnosed when I was 7, so I grew up alongside it. I knew our pantry was full of whole grains and healthier options. I knew he always had something on his arm. I knew to grab something sugary if he went low. I knew that sometimes when he was irritable, it wasn’t anyone’s fault. I was used to the periodic beeps and alarms. What I didn’t know was the permanence, the seriousness, the commitment. I didn’t know you had to plan for everything. I didn’t know you’d have to constantly calculate food, insulin, and exercise. I didn’t know there were 42

In February 2025, I went to my wellness exam for the first time in at least seven years. My appointment was with the nurse practitioner (NP) of an internist I had not yet seen. The first shock to my system was when I stepped on the scale: 345 pounds. At 5'10", that placed my BMI at 49.5. The first thing my NP said was, "Tell me about the history of your weight.” I had been athletic in my teens and twenties, but somewhere along the way, I had lost control of my weight, and in turn my health. The second shock to my system was when I received the results of my blood test. My A1C was 13, my

My name is Samuel Wellington. I’m 56 years young and in great shape other than having type 1 diabetes! It has been a learning experience and a challenge which I have dealt with since 2011. Needless to say, I felt like giving up a few times, but my mission in life weighs more than the struggle I face daily. Life is about discovering your true mission/purpose and mine just happens to be helping others live their best, optimal life! This is my gift, and it is all I have ever wanted. Working with the ADA, my dream has manifested into being able to reach more people dealing with the same thing I

I was first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when I was two years old. My parents told me they knew something was off when my breath was beginning to smell like fruit and I had pretty heavy diapers. They took me to the hospital and got the diagnosis shortly after. They told me that I had to stay there for a few days to get my glucose under control as well as so they could learn about how to properly treat and manage diabetes for me since I was so young at the time. My earliest memory of type 1 is having to be on an insulin pump. I had mixed emotions about a pump my whole life. A lot of the time

The American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association expand landmark Know Diabetes by Heart™ collaboration with Spanish campaign American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association aims to increase awareness and action among Spanish language-dominant people with type 2 diabetes to underscore the link between type 2 diabetes and heart disease and stroke. The announcement comes during Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15). The Spanish-language campaign, found at DiabetesdeCorazon.org, is an extension of the American Heart Association and the American

“Access to affordable diabetes medications and technology can help people living with diabetes stay healthy and avoid complications. Sadly, some of the 37.3 million Americans living with diabetes can’t afford the treatments they need to survive,” said Charles “Chuck” Henderson, chief executive officer of the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA). “The ADA has been the leading voice in advocating for affordable insulin and diabetes technology. We applaud Amazon Pharmacy for innovating on behalf of people with diabetes and taking important action to help ensure they easily access the treatments