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Don Fillenworth from Bismarck, North Dakota, is 55 years old and lives with type 2 diabetes. This is his success story: In mid-October 2012, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and had an A1C of 9.6. This was quite a shock for me, as there is no history of diabetes in my family. Before I was diagnosed, my feet were constantly numb and tingling, and I was losing feeling in the front portion of the bottom of both my feet. I had no clue that this was an indicator of diabetes, as I was not familiar with the disease at the time. My doctor prescribed metformin, which I take twice a day, and

On Friday, October 2, 2020, 26 patient organization sent a letter to all 50 state governors, the National Governors Association, National Association of Secretaries of States and the National Conference of State Legislators encouraging governors to take steps to ensure that the most vulnerable populations maintain the ability to exercise their right to vote. The letter, in part, called on leaders to ensure these patients can participate in the upcoming elections and noted: “Patients with serious conditions are currently very cautious about why and how often they leave their homes. To a greater

Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announced the awardees of the 2025 Pathway to Stop Diabetes® (Pathway) grants. This year's grants dedicate more than $6.1 million to support breakthroughs in translation and clinical science, technology, care, and potential cures in the field of diabetes. Through the Pathway program, talented early-career scientists who demonstrate exceptional innovation, creativity, and productivity receive five to seven years of funding to explore new ideas without traditional project constraints. They are also paired with world-renowned diabetes scientists who

Jenna lives in Beverly Hills, Florida. She finds purpose by sharing her experience living with diabetes on TikTok.

Joe lives in West Allis, Wisconsin. He finds purpose in playing acoustic guitar (since age 8), biking, long distance walking, and working for the Department of Workforce Development.

For months leading up to her diagnosis, Emerson was showing the classic signs of diabetes. Increased thirst, frequent urination, always hungry, and often very lethargic. As a busy, active 11-year-old, I didn't think too much of it. She seemed so healthy and I just assumed she's thirsty or hungry because she's always outside and on the go. Things took a quick turn and we found ourselves in the local emergency room where we learned she was in DKA, very sick, and now a type 1 diabetic. The week-long hospital stay was overwhelming, but our family took this on from day one to learn how to best care

It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been active in the past or not—you can still start now. But, if you have never been active or have not been active for a while, it is important to start slowly.

When you live with diabetes, getting enough exercise is crucial, but not always fun. Discover fun ways to exercise so you'll stick with it!

Discover effective solutions to overcome roadblocks and get active. Don't let fear or habits hold you back. Get moving and improve your health today.

we’ll take a look at the potential benefits and risks of drinking a sports drink as a person with diabetes.