Type 1 diabetes approached my life at the age of 10 and it hasn't gotten easier. To take care of diabetes requires a lot of responsibility, anything can go wrong if you don't take care of yourself. I have been to the hospital a bunch of times, but that didn't stop me from taking care of myself and continuing to build myself up. Yes, the outcomes can be scary sometimes, but that doesn't mean you have to fear it. I didn't have time to sit and cry about it, I had to learn and adapt. And because of that, I became the man I am today.
Hi. My name is Erica Scaglione, I am 27 years and have had type 1 diabetes since the age of seven.
Wow, 20 years without any complications—until a few years ago. My kidneys took a hit. I was in end-stage kidney renal failure and had to enter dialysis three times a week. I was, and still am, waiting for a kidney transplant. During this time, my eyes started having issues as well.
Danielle has been living with type 2 diabetes for seven years. She’s written two books to empower and educate others living with diabetes. This is her story:
Hello, my name is Danielle, and I'm a type 2 diabetic.
I was first diagnosed back in 2013, and I instantly went into denial because I could not believe I was a diabetic. I instantly stereotyped what and who I should be as someone with diabetes.
Whitney's daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes over two years ago. She says sharing her story has "helped me with my own feelings of having a child with diabetes, and I hope and pray my stories will also help other new moms and dads going through this.
Denise never told anyone she dated about her diabetes, until she met the one. Now they both have it, and they’re managing it better than ever as a team. This is her story.
Natalie has been living with type 1 diabetes since she was six years old and is based in NYC. She loves to travel in order to push herself outside of her comfort zone and has been to all seven continents and 50+ countries. During the COVID-19 pandemic Natalie has been salsa dancing, learning to knit, and writing to connect with others!
Roger lives with type 2 diabetes and resides in New Jersey.
June 11, 2019 is the day that changed my life forever. This is the day that I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. However, as most diabetics, my journey started years earlier. This is my story about my journey to better health.
Patricia is a Pilates instructor living with type 1 diabetes. Though she has experienced diabetes-related complications, she has refused to let them keep her down.
For the last 17 years, I have been without one eye. I wear a prosthetic eye hand-painted to "look normal" during the day. Type 1 diabetes has stolen my vision.
Richard Wood shares with us the different aspects of diabetes management and how to approach them.
Rachael has been living with Type 1 diabetes since she was 4 years old and is based in London, Ontario. In her free time, she enjoys photography and traveling.
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