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Living with diabetes can feel overwhelming and isolating, especially after diagnosis or during difficult periods related to diabetes complications. Hearing real stories from others who understand the daily challenges helps reduce that sense of loneliness. These personal journeys offer emotional support, practical insight, and reassurance that you’re not alone. By sharing experiences, setbacks, and wins, our community helps others feel seen, understood, and empowered.
Diabetes Stories by Type
Everyone’s experience with diabetes is different. Explore stories based on the type of diabetes people are living with to find journeys that resonate most with you.
Type 1 Diabetes Stories
Personal stories from people navigating life with type 1 diabetes, from diagnosis to daily management, medication decisions, technology, and mental health.
Type 2 Diabetes Stories
Real experiences from individuals living with type 2 diabetes, sharing lifestyle changes, nutrition choices, physical activity routines, challenges, and lessons learned along the way.
Prediabetes Journeys
Stories from people who caught prediabetes early and are working to prevent progression through lifestyle, nutrition, and mindset shifts.
Want to Share Your Story?
Your story could help someone feel less alone today.
If you’re living with diabetes and want to share your journey, challenges, or insights, we’d love to hear from you.
Share your own story
Meet members of our community and read their stories below.