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Type 1 diabetes? There are many ways to describe it, but at its core, it is a lifelong autoimmune disease that changes the way you live from the moment of diagnosis. However, what many people don’t know is that living with type 1 diabetes is often a test of strength and endurance, something no one understood better than Milford Driskill. Born February 19, 1940, Milford was an active kid growing up in Kansas. In 1952, at the age of 12, he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes which back then, was known as juvenile diabetes. Insulin had only been discovered 30 years prior and Milford was told if he

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

Emily Webb is a mother of four who lives in Taunton, Massachusetts. She was incorrectly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before learning about maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY). This is her story: After being treated for gestational diabetes and then being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I can remember so many hard things. I have spent thousands of dollars on procedures, testing supplies and medication that may not have been necessary. I have managed weekly appointments with different specialists while working full time and raising small children. I have had to find places at work

Thriving While Managing Type 1 Diabetes Patrick Swingle is a typical American kid. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, playing rugby, rock climbing and going on backpacking trips. Patrick also has type 1 diabetes. Rather than feel sorry for himself and let his diagnosis hold him back, he is thriving. “Patrick has completely integrated diabetes into who he is. It does not define him, but it is absolutely a part of him,” stated his mother, Vivian. Getting to this point wasn’t a walk in the park, for either Patrick or his parents. “When Patrick was first diagnosed, our biggest concern was his

With the help of your health care team, you can find an insulin routine that will keep your blood glucose (blood sugar) near normal, help you feel good, and fit your lifestyle.

"What can I eat?" is the #1 question asked by people with diabetes when they are diagnosed. Our 2019 nutrition consensus report reviewed over 600 research articles in the last five years with our panel of scientists, doctors, endocrinologists, diabetes educators and nutritionists to see what dietary patterns work well for people with diabetes. Everyone's body responds differently to different types of foods and diets, so there is no single "magic" diet for diabetes. But you can follow a few simple guidelines to find out what works for you to help manage your blood sugar. Check out our quick