In my 50th year diagnosed with T1, diagnosed at the age of 13, I’ve been fortunate at working hard to control this disease. From day one in the hospital, I took it upon myself to figure this out. My mother had just passed away six months prior to my diagnosis. I needed to learn everything […]

At the age of three, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Although it was never the ideal childhood with syringes, insulin, endless finger pricks, waking up at 3 am to treat a low blood sugar, it has made me who I am today. I have been able to travel the world, move my body, […]

I was diagnosed with T1 Diabetes on June 26th, 2006. I was 8 years old and life completely changed for me. I did not understand why I would have to begin taking shots every time I ate, or why I was constantly feeling “weird” (like dizzy, shaky, and weak) when I would run outside and […]

From his mom, Melissa: Benjamin was diagnosed two weeks after his 1st birthday. Like many of his fellow T1Ds, his journey is one of bravery, resilience, patience and strength. As parents we have learned that a T1D diagnosis is hard at any age, and each stage of life comes with its own challenges. The early […]

From his mom, Christina: Benjamin was diagnosed at only 2 1/2 years old. Some of his first words were bolus and diabetes. He has truly grown up with diabetes. It has brought lots of needles, low treatments, high treatments, doctor visits, and even a ride in an ambulance. It has also brought “diabuddy” picnics, friends […]

When I was diagnosed, my small town did not know very much about diabetes. I was given the Pink Panther book and insulin and sent on my way. I learned her trial and error with a lot of things and a whole lot of research on my own. I have made it 25 years and […]

I have been living with type 1 diabetes for over 32 years now. I was diagnosed at 2 years old. I do not remember a life before diabetes. This disease is invisible. Most days I look like I am doing fine, but that could not be further from the truth. My diabetes affects everything I […]

From his daughter, Aeriel: My father received a diagnosis of diabetes more than 50 years ago, and navigating this journey has been quite a challenge, especially given the absence of modern technology during his formative years. His management involved the use of glass needles, urine blood test kits, and regular injections for the majority of […]

I am incredibly proud to have this achievement on June 21, 2024. It seemed impossible in 1974. I am a legacy of how much progress we have made. My aunt was diagnosed in 1947 and she died age 10 in 1950, My mom diagnosed in 1961-61 and she died at age 48. Mom was terribly […]

My journey started in 2001, at the young age of 4. I was diagnosed on December 26, the day after Christmas. I don’t remember much about the first couple of years of being diabetic, but I do remember the fear in my parents eyes as they watched their little girl get poked and prodded with […]