"If you gave me a fully self-driving car today, I wouldn’t use it. It would take me many months before I could build the confidence. We can’t just give patients the...
Personal Stories
Every person with diabetes has a unique story and their own path of managing and responding to the challenges of diabetes. Even though each story is individual, we learn from hearing about one another’s experiences, from the highs to the lows. We bring you personal stories to show some of the many ways that individuals, families, and communities live well with diabetes and manage the condition.
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How a single change at the FDA could lead to major improvements for patients and the healthcare system.
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"I think there’s not a great understanding of the disease among the broader public, whether it’s confusion between type 1 and type 2 diabetes or a lack of understanding...
Medtronic’s MiniMed 670G Hybrid-Closed Loop – Exclusive Interview with 17-Year-Old Trial Participant
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Josh Airth, a 17-year old with type 1 diabetes, recently participated in a clinical trial of the Medtronic 670G "hybrid-closed loop"system (insulin pump + Enlite 3 CGM...
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diaTribe was excited to learn that Novo Nordisk has extended its partnership with the professional cycling Team Novo Nordisk (TNN) for an additional two years. Founded...
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My reflections on 2015 and looking to continued progress in the New Year.
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His partnership with Dexcom to raise awareness for type 1 diabetes.
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A blast from the past! I was delighted to learn recently that one of my very first bosses at Goldman Sachs – the wonderful and incredibly kind David M. Darst, Sr. –...
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Plus, tips for traveling safely with diabetes.
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At the Children with Diabetes Friends for Life Conference this month, I had the incredible opportunity to speak to ~100 teenagers with diabetes. My talk, “10 Tips for...
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Plus, my Resolutions for 2016!
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15 year-old Amelia Cooper was one of over 150 children who visited Washington, DC as delegates for JDRF Children's Congress on July 13-15. She and other children and...
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“There are still too many people who do not have access to a life-saving product that was discovered 95 years ago...”
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Why we’re continually blown away by the all-diabetes pro cycling team.
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My reflections on a visionary, scientist, role model, and friend.
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The hardest part about motivation is that everyone needs something different, and motivators can change over time. But for most of us with diabetes, motivation needs to...
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Joining the ranks to compete in the most grueling cycling races in the world.
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How a diabetes dog changed the lives of Stefany Shaheen’s family.
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What I learned from doubling my carb intake: more work, more danger, but the same average blood sugar. Huh?
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Our interview with Ross Baker on his inspiring marathon journey.