Every story matters. From the moment of diagnosis to the time you conquered the overnight basal rate to the moment when you realized that the CWD community has your back, every story in your diabetes life matters.
Do you have a story to share about your experiences with diabetes? We want to hear from you! Tell us your story using the form below and we'll consider it for inclusion in the CWD Stories section of our website.
Diagnosed as a Child
Samantha DeFabio
Living with diabetes for so long is such an achievement. If you really think about it, you’re keeping yourself alive every day, and keeping myself alive for 10 years is a huge accomplishment. Looking back on when I was first diagnosed, I’m so glad I have access to all the technology and tools that help […]
Jay Schwartz
It’s a rough journey. When I got diabetes, we mixed insulin. Of course, I was three years old so I do not really remember much of that. But I remember my mom waking up every night to test my blood sugar. The lows when she had to call the ambulance. Being there and not able […]
Cutter
From Cutter’s mom: Cutter was diagnosed just after his third birthday. He did shots for a year and then got his Omnipod. He started on Dexcom when he was five. He has never known life without diabetes. Cutter was only in the hospital 24 hours when he was diagnosed and has never been back for […]
Alexis
From her mom: Lexie was diagnosed at seven and has lived with type 1 diabetes and celiac for 10 years. There have been highs and lows (quite literally), laughter and tears, totally burnout, and wanting to give up…..but throughout all of this, Lexie has shown true grit and the power to persevere. She is the […]
Laurie Harper
Recently, I was fortunate to be able to celebrate living twice as long as my doctor’s thought I would. Being diagnosed at age two, on Labor Day 1955, not much was known about type 1 diabetes in the general medical community. My parents, along with my sisters and I, were celebrating Labor Day at one […]
Strawberries For My Daughter
October 25th, 2007 seemed like an ordinary fall day, but I will never forget it for the rest of my life. October was supposed to be a happy month for my family. My birthday was quickly approaching and my daughter’s favorite holiday, Halloween, was less than a week away. To add the excitement, I was […]
At My First FFL, I Felt at Home
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 15 by my twin brother. Previous to that, I’d never even heard the word. But I know I’d lost about 30 pounds without explanation; was drinking a ton of water; falling asleep randomly; and using the restroom nonstop…something was up. It must have had to do with […]
The DOC Saved My Life
Life with diabetes has not been easy, with crazy lows, scary highs, and some tough decisions all make up for some trying times. Nothing was more difficult for me though than when I lost my insurance. I had just started a new insulin pump and then was told that I would not be covered anymore […]
Diagnosed at 18 Months
On January 19, 2016, Trace was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 18 months old. After weeks of exhibiting extreme thirst (which we attributed to teething), soaking through his diapers and vomiting, Trace became very lethargic and could barely move or hold his head up. After taking him to the pediatrician’s office, […]
A Very Lucky Man
My Diabetes Story you ask? Ok let’s do this! It’s been 21 years since I was diagnosed, so my diabetes is a full-fledged adult now! How is that even possible?! What is impossible is me forgetting my day of diagnosis. I went from the joy of celebrating my 11th birthday a few days earlier to […]
