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Emily Nebben from Victoria, Minnesota, is the mother of Carter, age 16. Carter was diagnosed when he was 15 years old. This is Emily's story: Parents Talking Type One The summer of 2011 will forever be etched in our family’s memory. We began noticing changes in our 15-year-old son, Carter, in April. He seemed distracted, tired, agitated at times and was having strange health symptoms. His grades began to decline, but he couldn’t seem to explain why. By June, we noticed he was losing weight and thought he might be going through a growth spurt because he was sleeping, eating and drinking more

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My daughter Cassidy was 16 months old and still in diapers when we started to suspect that something wasn’t quite right. My husband and I didn’t know what to do or think, but we knew something was wrong. Cassidy was an early talker, and each morning we found her standing up in her crib telling us “Cassidy thirsty.” She kept drinking and drinking—and she was very hungry, too. She kept wetting through her diapers, clothes and bed sheets. Deeply concerned, we took her into the pediatrician three weeks in a row. Our regular doctor happened to be on medical leave during this time, so we saw other doctors who weren’t as familiar with her history. At one appointment, she was diagnosed with an ear infection. At others, we came home without any diagnosis. No one asked specifically about her symptoms of increased urine and thirst, and while we thought we were communicating effectively, perhaps we weren’t. As first-time parents with no experience in the medical field, we were quick to chalk it up to our own inexperience.

I was diagnosed with diabetes on January 24, 2020. At the time I was in 8 th grade. It started with me getting a concussion, then I got the flu, and while I was in the emergency room for the flu, I was told I am a type 1 diabetic. I had no symptoms of it at all. My parents and grandparents are type 2, but I am one of the only type 1 diabetics in my family. Learning how to give myself insulin and check my blood sugars was hard because I was and still am scared of needles. I have an amazing support group of friends and family who have helped me through this journey.

My name is Gibran, and I’ve been living with type 1 diabetes for 27 years. I was in the fourth grade when I was diagnosed at 9 years old. My diabetes journey in the beginning was a rollercoaster with an A1C of 11.1, and managing it felt overwhelming. I would have my endocrinologist, nutritionist, and mom educate me about the long-term complications if I didn’t do better at managing my diabetes. At the end of the day, I was just a kid who loved sweet treats, juice, and playing soccer. My experience with DKA [diabetic ketoacidosis] was one of the toughest moments of my life. I felt nauseous and

Ella's diagnosis came as a shock to Noelle, her mother. Now, Noelle is committed to educating others about the warning signs of type 1 diabetes. This is Noelle's story: Ella was brought to the doctor when she was 22 months old, when I was concerned about her weight loss and constant peeing through diapers. We were told it was a urinary tract infection (UTI) and sent on our way. Luckily, mama's intuition was a bit stronger and I pushed for a urine test. Just 24 hours later, we were in the pediatric intensive care unit in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and left with a new type 1 diabetes diagnosis

Danielle has been living with type 2 diabetes for seven years. She’s written two books to empower and educate others living with diabetes. This is her story: Hello, my name is Danielle, and I'm a type 2 diabetic. I was first diagnosed back in 2013, and I instantly went into denial because I could not believe I was a diabetic. I instantly stereotyped what and who I should be as someone with diabetes. I was in denial for a very long time, but when my first symptom showed up, I took control of my life and became a fighting machine against this disease. I became an author with my first book, Let

Today is Diabetes Alert Day, a day set aside by the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) to raise awareness of the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of knowing your risk. Observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in March, Diabetes Alert Day encourages people to learn the symptoms of diabetes and understand the risk factors for developing the disease. Early detection is essential to avoid diabetes-related complications, including heart, kidney, and eye disease, and more. For those with diagnosed diabetes, early action can help improve health outcomes. Symptoms of diabetes include

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 Diabetes Association urges early awareness for better outcomes Today is Diabetes Alert Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of knowing your risk. Over 40 million Americans are living with diabetes, yet one in four adults with diabetes don't know they have it. In efforts to close the gap, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) has updated its Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test and screening recommendations for type 1 diabetes. “It's important to learn the symptoms of diabetes and understand risk factors for developing the disease