Jim Hirsch, diaTribe contributor and bestselling author, weighs in on a damaging diabetes myth
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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“Adam, what do you eat when you’re on a plane?” My six go-to strategies from hundreds of flights and airports
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Kerri Sparling on what it’s like to (attempt) balance raising young kids with managing diabetes – and how kids can be the best diabetes motivators
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Why a good night of sleep transforms Adam Brown's diabetes the next day
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The lame food advice at Adam Brown's diagnosis, why it didn’t work, and Adam's #1 Bright Spot solution
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How Adam Brown learned to make low-carb food tasty, doable, portable, and fun. Plus, cool new diabetes food experiments he's been testing!
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What my new vacuum reminded me about changing my own behavior
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When the benefits seem “long term,” it’s easy to deprioritize habits today. How to overcome the time perspective challenge – and it costs nothing!
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A unique mindset to resist tempting foods, including in peer-pressured group settings
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How ten minutes, two easy tasks, and one Post-It Note help me start days on brighter note
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Acclaimed author James S. Hirsch on his encounter with a broken healthcare system while trying to obtain FreeStyle Libre for his teenage son
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A restaurant mistake and four lessons I’m taking away from it…
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How you can get a copy of Bright Spots & Landmines: The Diabetes Guide I Wish Someone Had Handed Me.
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JDRF Chief Mission Officer Dr. Aaron Kowalski has been named the organization’s next President and CEO. See our exclusive interview with Dr. Kowalski!
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Effective tips for surviving food-focused gatherings, defeating stress, cooking smart, sneaking in exercise, and optimizing sleep. Plus, clever recipes and great book...
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Low-carb pizza, low-cost produce home delivered, staying in-range during long exercise (UCAN), getting paid for steps, and Starbucks’ egg bites
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How Kerri Sparling navigates CGM sharing with friends and family and how it’s helped her feel less self-conscious about her numbers
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Read about Kelly’s better quality of life on Loop, as well as the difficulties that ultimately ended her Looping experience; part 2 of a series on a hybrid-closed-loop...
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Transitioning care from parent to child can be a stressful time for families with diabetes – six strategies on how to reduce the burden
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An inside look into former Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini's book, "Mission Driven Leadership: My Journey as a Radical Capitalist"