I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes during my teens and ever since began my journey with understanding diabetes. I have been a type 2 diabetic for over 6+ years now, working as a graphic…
Diabetes Stories
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Welcome to our collection of personal stories from individuals who live with diabetes. Through these interviews, we dive deep into their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Our goal is to educate, inspire, and build a community where we can all learn from each other’s journeys. If you’re living with diabetes, we invite you to share your story, tips, and insights to help others navigate their own paths with this condition.
I’m a serial entrepreneur from Singapore. I didn’t grow up with diabetes. I got it from stress that led to anxiety and, after that, burnout. I didn’t hide it; it’s also part of my family…
I am a type 1 diabetic blogger, content creator, writer, and personal trainer, and I am in the process of becoming a Nutritionist. The aim of everything I do is to prove that type 1…
I’m a ginger actor and comedian. I am currently studying for a postgraduate degree in acting at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts. I was a former math teacher who graduated from Warwick University….
I am from Boston, Massachusetts, but I have lived in Mexico since 1998. I am a preschool teacher. When I was diagnosed, I had hepatitis A, both kidneys infected, and several other health issues, all…
I am a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, author, and speaker. None of these things would have ever been possible without type 1 diabetes, which has allowed me to see the silver lining in some of…
I have been living with type 1 diabetes for 11 years now! I am a professional dancer and choreographer and the founder of The Diabesties Foundation! When not working on diabetes or dance, you can…
I’m a sophomore at college, and I’m majoring in General Biology with a minor in Human Biology. I have two dogs, which I love, and I’m a vegetarian. I’m the youngest sibling out of five,…
I’m French, and it’s been 5 years since I moved to Montreal, Canada. I moved here to go to university and study business. Now, I work in digital marketing. I got diagnosed a few months…
I grew up with type one diabetes during my teenage years, and I never felt the need to hide it. As I was staying away from my family to continue my college, it was necessary…
I’ve faced a lot of hurdles throughout my life. The biggest thing is to stay less stressed, not care about anyone else’s drama, be yourself, be a diabetic, and you will live a great diabetic…
I’ve been living with type 1 diabetes since 1997. I was born and raised in Denmark but moved to the United States with my husband in 2009. Today, we run www.diabetesstrong.com from our home in Santa Monica,…
No…I DON’T like lobstahhh. Ekkk, I think they look like giant beetles. BUT, they are a free food! I don’t remember life without diabetes. I was diagnosed when I was four years old. I am…
I’m Mexican, a first-generation American, and a type one diabetic for 19 years. I love the outdoors and working out. My best friend is my Diabetic Alert Dog, Lady Bear 🙂 I got diagnosed at…
I am part of the T1D runner team. Running, playing basketball, and swimming are big parts of my life. Traveling, doing multiple sports, and my interest in business are also a big part of it….