Category Archives: Drive to Stop Diabetes

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#DriveYourHealth: Lisa’s Story

Posted on September 28, 2016 by

Although I always try to make lemonade out of lemons, adjusting to life with diabetes was not easy. Since I was only 11 years old when I was diagnosed, I could not fully comprehend the disease and did not realize how much of an impact it would have on my life. Continue reading →

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#DriveYourHealth: Amanda’s Story

Posted on May 29, 2016 by

I will never forget the day my dad picked me up from school and took me to the doctor to get a routine checkup, 16 years ago. While my dad and I saw the doctor, my mom spoke with her friend on the phone. She told her friend: “I’m sure she’s fine. It’s not like she has diabetes or anything.” Continue reading →

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#DriveYourHealth: Olivia’s Story

Posted on May 13, 2016 by

I credit part of my successes to my role models with diabetes, such as Ryan Reed. I became a fan of Ryan and the Drive to Stop Diabetes campaign as soon as I heard about it in 2013. Having someone with diabetes in the spotlight motivates me to never give up. Continue reading →

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Let’s Hear It for the Crew

Posted on August 12, 2015 by

Diabetes Forecast editor Kelly Rawlings recounts her pre-race prep experience from Ryan Reed’s race on Saturday, August 1st Continue reading →

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Are You Up to the Challenge?

Posted on July 31, 2015 by
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Although I didn’t have a choice in my type 1 diabetes diagnosis, you CAN prevent or delay type 2 diabetes and its deadly complications. It all starts with knowing your risk. Continue reading →

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I Love Someone with Diabetes: Karla Reed

Posted on May 20, 2015 by
Karla and Ryan Reed

“Diabetes isn’t fun. It’s something that you’d never think would happen to your little boy,” says Karla, mom to NASCAR’s Ryan Reed. Continue reading →

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Ryan Reed – One Season Down!

Posted on December 9, 2014 by
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How does it feel to complete a full season behind the wheel of the No. 16 American Diabetes Association Drive to Stop Diabetes presented by Lilly Diabetes Ford Mustang? We asked Ryan Reed himself! Continue reading →

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