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 an Adult
A Family Affair
Our family has gone through receiving a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes over and over and over and over – four times, to be exact. In 1997, our middle child was four when he was diagnosed. It was a shock since no one else in the family had ever had type 1. At that time, […]
Diagnosed at 51
I became a type 1 diabetic in 2013 at age 51. I feel lucky to have great medical care and I have a wonderful husband who is very supportive. The month I discovered I had T1 was a chaotic experience. I had lost 10 pounds in 2 months; the same 10 lbs I had earnestly […]
