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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.
Meet members of our community and read their stories below.
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I’m a 30-year-old single mom of three amazing kids—twin boys who are 8 and a little girl who’s 3. My journey with diabetes began in a very sudden and frightening way. I was found unresponsive on my couch by my best friend and rushed to the hospital by ambulance.
Living with diabetes for 1 year
I’m an entrepreneur working on new social inventions to support the diabetes community. Living with diabetes myself for many years has shaped not only who I am, but also the projects I’ve chosen to dedicate my time to. I was diagnosed at the age of 13, so yes, I essentially grew up with it.
Living with diabetes for 13 years
I’m a multi-award winner, keynote & motivational speaker, Invictus Games gold medalist, British Army veteran, community champion, and proud Type 1 diabetic. I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in May 2023 at the age of 41, after a sudden and severe episode of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
Living with diabetes for 2 years
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Hey everyone! My name is Victor Rivera. I’m currently living in Texas, USA. I’ve been living with Type 1 diabetes for 36 years. I run my own coffee shop and spend my free time flying as a hobby pilot.
Living with diabetes for 36 years
I’m both a caseworker and a music teacher, and I also have a deep love for art. I wasn’t diagnosed with diabetes as a child—I developed it later in life.
Living with diabetes for 2 months
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 13 following an emotional shock. Before that, I had been sick several times without knowing the cause. A blood test finally revealed the truth.
Living with diabetes for 17 years
I am a full-time entrepreneur and a part-time health/fitness enthusiast. I am also the creator of The Diabetes Daily Hustle and other shows/podcasts related to life with Diabetes. I was diagnosed in my senior year of high school after my 18th birthday.
Living with diabetes for 9 years
I’m an Instagram content creator and the author of books for children with Type 1. If you haven’t already checked them out, please do so. My “Thriving Diabetic” book is available in English and Spanish, as well as paperback and Kindle versions! I was diagnosed with T1D when I was 12 years old.
Living with diabetes for 24 years
I’m a MedTech professional, patient advocate, and speaker who aims to light a fire under the diabetes innovators of the world. Having type 1 diabetes myself, I found my passion in innovative MedTech, scouting and developing ideas that strive to make life with diabetes easier.
Living with diabetes for 20 years
I am Married to Linda. I have 2 children; Erik, 26 years old, and Emmy, 23 years old. I’m a former professional footballer from Sweden. I made my mark as a midfielder during a career that stretched from 1986 to 2006. Many remember me for my time at R.S.C.
Living with diabetes for 33 years
I am the owner of a diabetes accessory company called Sugar Medical . My sister was diagnosed 5 years before I was, so I was pretty used to the pre-set meal times and eating a more strict diet.
Living with diabetes for 34 years
I am a singer-songwriter – originally from Waco, TX, now based in Nashville, TN.I didn’t grow up with diabetes. I was diagnosed with Type 1 two weeks before my 35th birthday as a direct result of having Covid-19 in March of 2020. I got Covid right at the very beginning of the pandemic.
Living with diabetes for 2 years
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.
Personal stories from people navigating life with type 1 diabetes, from diagnosis to daily management, medication decisions, technology, and mental health.
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