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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.

Ramadan is an important religious holiday for Muslims. Because of its connection to fasting, it can pose some challenges to people with diabetes. diaTribe Social Media...
Dr. Edelman shares 10 key strategies for type 1 diabetics to manage blood glucose levels, including CGM tips, diet, and exercise, at ATTD.
Explore Kelsey Bascom's journey from hiding her type 1 diabetes to embracing it in her new film 'Quarter,' which blends comedy with a message of empowerment and diabetes...
Riva Greenberg, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 50 years, explains how managing blood sugar – rather than trying to control it – has improved her time in...
Dawn Adams, a midwife and diabetes researcher, shares her experience going through menopause with type 1 diabetes – plus tips for managing both.
Low vision or blindness is most often a result of eye disease. People living with vision loss and diabetes share advice on the importance of eye screenings and the best...
Technologies like CGM and insulin pumps have the potential to revolutionize a person’s diabetes care and management. Unfortunately, too many people with diabetes,...
In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting influential advocates and ambassadors who’ve fought to improve equity and quality of care for underserved people in...
Discover five strategies for eating special occasion romantic meals while managing blood sugars with diabetes.
Former NFL player and veteran sports reporter Mike Golic talks about creating an individual treatment plan to best fit your needs, how he uses diabetes technology, and...
Lesley Lyle's story intertwines diabetes and arthritis, showing autoimmune complexities and Dr. Chavez's management strategies.
Discover diaTribe's best 2023 diabetes articles on new treatments, advances in technology, lifestyle tips, and groundbreaking insights for better diabetes management.
As we head into the holiday season, gratitude is top of mind for many. Hear from people with diabetes on what gratitude means to them and other positives they’ve learned...
Exploring the guilt linked to high blood sugars, this article addresses the emotional toll of diabetes data and emphasizes detaching self-worth from numbers.
People with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing eating disorders. Things get even more complicated when obesity is involved. Here’s why compassionate care and...
Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at 23, Liz Kopco shares her journey from a health-conscious lifestyle to confronting diabetes stigmas and stereotypes, emphasizing the...
From professional basketball to published author, former NBA player Gary Forbes shares his journey with type 1 diabetes and how the diagnosis didn’t stop him from living...
Food-focused holidays like Thanksgiving can pose a challenge for people with diabetes and obesity. Here’s how one person with type 1 diabetes navigates the holiday.
Exploring the "diabetes superhero" meme, diaTribe’s Diane Scherer reflects on 40 years of living with diabetes, revealing the dichotomies of bravery, strength, and hope.
Explore the benefits of Nevro's HFX spinal cord stimulation device for diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Recent studies show up to two years of pain relief and enhanced...

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