I did not grow up with my diabetes. However, my brother was diagnosed as a type one diabetic in his teens. My endocrinologist believed that I had diabetes for 18 months before being diagnosed and…
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 was diagnosed just after my 21st birthday. I had been sick for years and doctors did not pick up on me having diabetes, until after my 21st I said; “enough is enough”. I went…
I was diagnosed as a kid when I was nine years old, so I grew up with diabetes. I don’t really remember a life with it too much. I had an amazing medical team when…
I’m a wife, puppy mom, and Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of Calgary. I do arts-based research using documentary film. I didn’t grow up with diabetes. I got married the same year…
Travel, nutrition, and type of diabetes are my biggest passions! I travel every chance I get! I am a dietetic student en route to becoming a dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE). I love educating…
I live with my girlfriend, her two kids, and our 2 dogs in a house near Stuttgart. I have been working as a social worker for 25 years. In my job, I try to help…
I’m from London; I love sports, hanging out with friends, and traveling. I was diagnosed at age 11 with type 1 diabetes. I didn’t hide my diabetes at first, but then began to as I…
This is my tenth year of diabetes, but for many of those, I was in complete denial about my diagnosis. No one in my family has diabetes, and nor did my friends at the time,…
After many years of poor self-care and enduring many challenging diabetes complications, I am trying my hardest to take optimal care of my health. One of my biggest motivators is the blessing of my amazing…
I am a stay at home mom to two beautiful, happy boys and wifey to my best friend. I enjoy being outside every day. I love my morning coffee and enjoy a good workout that…
I’ve met a lot of people with type 1 diabetes, diagnosed at various ages, and as a result, I’m grateful that I was diagnosed at a young age. I was around 10 years old, and…
Hey everyone! Our names are Anna Koon and Margaret McElwee. We are 26 and 23 years old and currently live in South Carolina. We have had type 1 diabetes for 11 and 4 years, respectively….
I’m a copywriter, a content planner, and a creative project coordinator. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when I was 20 years old. Emotionally, it was tough. I couldn’t come to terms with a…
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in February 2020. I currently work in IT, specializing in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics. I love meeting new people, playing sports, and being in the outdoors. Ever since…
I am currently living with Type 1 diabetes. I am about to get married to the love of my life, and we have the best dog ever; his name is Axle! I am a really…