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I was 8 years old and diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. This was in October 1953. My parents chose a “free diet”, not the restricted diet that was offered to them for me in 1953. Thank goodness. So growing up I learned about portions—half a candy bar, small piece of cake, small amount of ice cream, etc. So I never felt different. With my parents’ help, I learned how to manage my diabetes better than most. Started wearing glasses at 16 for distance. Only requirement was for driving. I was very active growing up. High school cheer leader, Oakland Raiderette, college cheerleader, basketball player

Alexandra Park is an actress, writer, and producer best known for her role on The Royals and the Australian series Home and Away . She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and dog. My diabetes diagnosis could not have come at a worse time. It was two months before I was set to leave Australia to move to Los Angeles. My doctors advised me to cancel the move, but I was determined and moved to LA as planned. Shortly after, I accepted the role of Princess Eleanor for the TV series The Royals and I was off to London for filming.   On set, I was obsessed with keeping my blood sugars in range, and

My name is Dwayne, and at the beginning of 2024, I received a life-changing diagnosis of type 2 diabetes after battling various health complications like sleep apnea, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. At that time, my weight was 247 lbs. and my A1C level was 7.2. This marked a turning point in my life as I made a decision to prioritize my health and well-being. Determined to take control of my health, I opted for a holistic approach to managing my condition. I embraced a 16/8 fasting schedule, incorporated regular exercise into my routine, and adopted a low-carbohydrate lifestyle. This

Join the Legal Advocacy Division of the American Diabetes Association at our Fighting for Fairness webinar series beginning in early 2025. Fighting for Fairness consists of six free webinars that qualify for continuing legal education (CLE)* credit on various areas of discrimination.

It has been a long road with diabetes since age 11. My pancreas was damaged when I was struck by a car in 1981, so doing the math, 43 years of being type 1. I have endured and learned to deal with diabetes for 16,191 days to date. So yes, I am experienced and still relatively healthy. When I was first diagnosed, diabetes was thought to have been inherited, and that mine was simple sudden onset due to trauma from an accident on my bike. At that time, in 1981, there were little to no technologies, and resources were slim to none. You’d take an NPH [insulin] shot once per day and stick to a

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.

Break up sedentary time with light activity to reduce obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular risks. Check-out moving tips.

Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye. While they are common in the aging population, it’s important to know that they can occur at a much earlier age when you have diabetes.

Untangle packaging claims and make informed choices. Learn how to put food labels to work and navigate nutrition while living with diabetes.