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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 was diagnosed with Diabetes in 1964 after being in a Diabetic coma for three days. I am a writer and have worked in the Medical Field and for different Business Corporations over the years. I don’t know what it’s like NOT to have Diabetes, since I’ve had it so long.
Living with diabetes for 57 years
I was born in Argentina and I live in France. I am an Engineer and a globetrotter; I love sports and languages! Pierre and I got married 4 years ago, and he is the best T3D I have ever asked for! My diabetes was discovered in July 2019; I was very shocked.
Living with diabetes for 1 year
Since my work revolves around diabetes, I’m very interested in this topic. When I’m either not running my business or spending time with my partner and kids, I’m learning about different kinds of wine from Italy! I didn’t grow up with diabetes because I was diagnosed as an adult.
Living with diabetes for 11 years
Besides being a type 1 diabetic, I’m the commercial manager of the professional basketball team Stella Artois Leuven Bears. Basketball, sneakers, and food are my greatest passions. I’m also a participant in Married At First Sight 2021 Belgium.
Living with diabetes for 1 year
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 designer during the day and a Postcrossing illustrator on the weekends.
Living with diabetes for 8 years
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 history. It was hard for me.
Living with diabetes for 1 year
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 diabetic can live life to the full, eat what they love, and have reasonable control of their condition.
Living with diabetes for 16 years
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 did not grow up with diabetes. I was diagnosed in my twenties.
Living with diabetes for 3 months
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 due to the complications of undiagnosed LADA 1.5.
Living with diabetes for 1 year 8 months
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 life’s most difficult times and remain grateful.
Living with diabetes for 10 years
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 find me reading, listening to music, or writing!
Living with diabetes for 11 years
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, and I love spending time with my family.
Living with diabetes for 7 1/2 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.
Real experiences from individuals living with type 2 diabetes, sharing lifestyle changes, nutrition choices, physical activity routines, challenges, and lessons learned along the way.
Stories from people who caught prediabetes early and are working to prevent progression through lifestyle, nutrition, and mindset shifts.
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