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Diagnosis, Education and Planning: Amy’s Type 2 Diabetes Story

Posted on October 20, 2017 by

When Amy was initially diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, she was both discouraged and overwhelmed. Mustering all the courage she had, she soon took the first step toward managing the disease by pledging to herself that she would do everything … Continue reading →

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Why Diabetes Won’t Hold Back Olympic Athletes

Posted on August 5, 2016 by

Most people won’t ever get the chance to compete in the Olympics—and to do so while living with diabetes may seem downright impossible. However, diabetes hasn’t stopped many athletes from competing in sports and extreme competitions. And with the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil on our minds, it turns out there’s no shortage of professional athletes and Olympians living with the disease. Continue reading →

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We’re Dedicated to Safe at School Progress

Posted on December 8, 2015 by

Unfortunately, many students face discrimination because of their diabetes. The goal of the American Diabetes Association’s Safe at School campaign is for school to be a safe—and a fair—place for every child with diabetes. Continue reading →

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Your Rights, One Voice: Vaughn’s Story

Posted on November 23, 2015 by

So, in the spring of 2015, when Vaughn’ mother Kira got a message from camp saying he could not attend that summer, she was naturally upset. She was told, “I’m sorry for the bad news. We are not equipped to handle a camper with diabetes.” Continue reading →

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Your Rights, One Voice: Micaiah’s Story

Posted on October 20, 2015 by

Three-year-old Micaiah Ardianto, who has type 1 diabetes, attended a local Head Start program in Yamhill County, Oregon. The school had a medical care policy that they felt did not allow them to care for his diabetes. This meant that Micaiah could not attend school without a parent there to do so. Continue reading →

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Success Story: Jennifer Atkins

Posted on March 23, 2015 by
Jennifer with her husband and children

I know I have a high risk of developing type 2 someday, because of both my family history and my gestational diabetes. People of Hispanic heritage, like me, are at even higher risk. But I’m doing all I can to prevent or delay it. Continue reading →

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Success Story: Ruth Sobieralski

Posted on March 23, 2015 by
Ruth Sobieralski

Type 2 diabetes was something I should have been checking for regularly, but I did not. I wish I had. Continue reading →

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