These are the personal experiences of individuals living with diabetes and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult with qualified health care professionals to meet your individual health and medical needs.
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Life with Diabetes
Diabetes Dialogues
Diabetes Dialogues is ADA's storytelling hub where people living with diabetes and their caregivers can share their experiences and read others, while also enjoying video conversations and interviews from people throughout the diabetes community.
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Meet Kaila
Competitive runner Kaila Jackson knows that getting a diabetes diagnosis doesn’t have to stand in the way of your goals.
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Sharing My Story: Roger
Roger lives with type 2 diabetes and resides in New Jersey. June 11, 2019 is the day…
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Meet Roger
Roger lives with type 2 diabetes and resides in New Jersey. June 11, 2019 is the day…
Developing CGM Standards for Virginia Schools
The ADA, represented by Safe at School Director Crystal Woodward, is a long-standing
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Sharing My Story: 7 Life Lessons I Learned from 7 years with Diabetes
Agne Kisonaite is a professional artist who transforms everyday objects into creative…
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Browse videos to learn how diabetes impacted their life. View all videos.
Be a Friend Friday: Chelsea Musial
Be a Friend Friday: Shirley Bovshow
Be a Friend Friday: Samantha Farley
Be a Friend Friday: Anthony and Kimberlee Jackson
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Our mission is to not only prevent and cure diabetes, but to improve the lives of all those impacted by it. By sharing your story, you can help us raise awareness of diabetes so we can bend the curve on it once and for all. Share your story and help spread the word.
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