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Living with Type 1 Diabetes and Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I didn’t realize the complications it could lead to – or that you can experience them at any age. As someone living with both type 1 diabetes and non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy, I know how important it is to stay on top of your health as best you can at all times. I knew that diabetes came with complications, but when I was diagnosed with a diabetes-related eye disease, it was still a shock to me. While I knew diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss in the US, I thought

American Diabetes Association (ADA) Pathway to Stop Diabetes® grant recipients Michael L. Stitzel, PhD, of the Jackson Laboratory, Stephen C.J. Parker, PhD, of the University of Michigan, and Praveen Sethupathy, PhD, of Cornell University, recently embarked on a collaborative research initiative empowered by the ADA Pathway to Stop Diabetes program. Bringing together diverse areas of expertise, their collaboration led to today’s report that establishes new detail about the genetic signatures of the cells that produce and release insulin, pancreatic beta (β) cells. The research, detailed in the

On July 1, 2020 Dr. Gabbay will begin his tenure at the American Diabetes Association ® The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is pleased to announce that Robert A. Gabbay, MD, PhD has been named Chief Scientific & Medical Officer (CSMO). Dr. Gabbay is internationally renowned and brings vast knowledge in diabetes clinical care and management, innovative research and thought leadership to the ADA’s executive team. Since 2014, Dr. Gabbay has served as the Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President at Joslin Diabetes Center, and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School. He oversaw the

Eating well is key to managing diabetes. Learn about diabetes plate method, non-starchy vegetables, protein, fruits, fats, and diabetes superfoods.

Niketa lives a busy life as an actress, acting coach and producer, but she still finds time to stay involved with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and advocate for the diabetes community. This is her story: I've been living with type 1 diabetes for 7,785 days, given myself 43,060 fingerprints and have changed my pump 650 times since being diagnosed in 1999. All I previously knew about diabetes was Julia Roberts dying from childbirth in Steel Magnolias . I wasn't even on the right medication until grad school in New York some five years later. It wasn't until 2011 that I met another

I have the unique experience of coming from a family that has been deeply affected by diabetes. My father and paternal grandmother lived with diabetes, and my mother has diabetes as well. For most of my life, I was healthy and took good care of myself. However, following significant life changes, my health paid the price. In 2015, my life was turned upside down when I was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy. My A1C was out of control, and I also was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, requiring surgery. My life with diabetic retinopathy was a huge adjustment. My grandmother and father

As I reflect on my 43 years of living with Type 1 diabetes, times have certainly changed. I grew up during a time when diabetes management and treatment looked drastically different – purified pork and beef insulin pumps were still being used and urine tests for glucose were administered instead of the blood tests that are used nowadays. I was too young to remember being diagnosed with diabetes, but I clearly remember changes I had to make as a result of the diagnosis. At school, I wasn’t able to eat cookies or cake when my classmates brought them in for their birthdays, and the hardest part

Serena lives in Houston, TX. She finds purpose in helping others find the information they need to live healthy lives. When I was 20 years old, I hit a point of exhaustion. I thought it was from trying to balance being a student and a full-time employee, but one night I was at home, couldn’t stay awake, and was having pain all over my body. My aunt took me to the emergency room, and it was there that I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. At the time, I remember thinking diabetes was something older people got, not a 20-year-old. While my diabetes diagnosis was difficult to deal with on its own

Jeris, from Mechanicsburg, Ohio, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) when she was just under two years old—but she hasn't let it hold her back. This is her story: I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when I was 23 months old. Throughout my life I've never let diabetes stop me or slow me down. Diabetes has taught me so much and it's allowed me to help a few newly diagnosed kids by sharing my story with their parents. It makes me so happy that I can use my experiences to help other people. Diabetes has shown me the kindness of others when they have helped me when I'm low. It's made me so

At 7 years old, a time when homework tends to be the most significant responsibility in a child’s life, I was battling serious health issues. I was sick, extremely dehydrated, and consistently falling due to being lightheaded and dizzy. Finally, my doctor tested my blood sugar and I received a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. I had to grow up faster than most kids as I learned more about my illness and how to manage it. Luckily, I had the support of my parents who were extremely hands on with my care. My mom helped me with all of my insulin shots and my dad joined the board of the JDRF. Outside