Category Archives: Family

0

Live. Work. Play: Eric’s Diabetes Story

Posted on September 27, 2016 by
Team Moxie from left: Eric , Marcie and Claire.

When I started working with the American Diabetes Association in July 2015, this statistic became forever etched in my memory: Compared with non-Hispanic whites, the risk of being diagnosed with diabetes is 1.7 times higher among Latinos/Hispanics. Did it make me think twice about my eating habits and exercise regimen? It most certainly did. It also made me think about my family history. Continue reading →

Tweet this post    Share on Facebook    Email this post
Posted in About Us, Family, Friends, High-Risk Populations, Parents, Staff Stories, Tour de Cure Tagged , , ,
1

Diabetes Advocacy With a Crown

Posted on September 1, 2016 by
MissNH_Formal_00003

You’ve just been crowned Miss America. Imagine hearing these words in front of thousands of people in the audience and millions watching at home. Now you will be on the road for more than 360 days out of the year supporting your platform. Your cause: Diabetes Education and Awareness. Continue reading →

Tweet this post    Share on Facebook    Email this post
Posted in Advocacy, Family, Talking Type 1 Tagged , , ,
2

Live. Work. Play: Kaylee’s Diabetes Story

Posted on August 31, 2016 by
Kaylee, Blake and Morgan at a reunion ,12 years after meeting.

My parents cried the first time I went off to camp; they didn’t want to leave me alone. It was my first sleepover camp and my first time away from them—the first time someone else would help me with my diabetes. I, however, was very excited about the possibilities of developing new friendships and learning from my counselors. Continue reading →

Tweet this post    Share on Facebook    Email this post
Posted in About Us, Diabetes Camp, Family, Friends, Life with Diabetes, Staff Stories, Talking Type 1 Tagged , , ,
4

Your Rights, One Voice: Carol’s Story

Posted on August 29, 2016 by
Legal_Advocacy_082916

Just 10 days after being incarcerated, Dan was already experiencing physical symptoms from constant high blood glucose levels. He was being denied access to appropriately timed insulin—and was being punished for demanding to see a nurse or requesting insulin. Dan was extremely anxious and felt helpless about his situation. He resorted to not eating in order to keep his blood glucose from going even higher. This resulted in jail officials deeming him a danger to himself and placing him in lock-up. Continue reading →

Tweet this post    Share on Facebook    Email this post
Posted in About Us, Advocacy, Family, Parents, Talking Type 1, Your Rights, One Voice Tagged , ,
1

Your Rights, One Voice: Jennifer and Allie’s Story

Posted on August 24, 2016 by
Safe_At_School_082316b

During the summer we were even more lost. We became increasingly concerned about the upcoming school year—we knew we could not spend each day in class with Allie. My husband and I felt as though we were drowning in a sea of uncertainty and confusion. Continue reading →

Tweet this post    Share on Facebook    Email this post
Posted in About Us, Advocacy, Family, Parents, Safe at School, Talking Type 1, Your Rights, One Voice Tagged , , ,
4

25 Legends: Charlie Cole

Posted on August 22, 2016 by
????????????????????????????????????

Starting this new chapter of my life was a big deal. For many years, I did not maintain healthy habits. At one point, I had no job or health insurance and did not have the strength or resources to carry myself. As I trained for the upcoming Tour, I thought about my support system and how my life was changing for the better. Continue reading →

Tweet this post    Share on Facebook    Email this post
Posted in About Us, Family, Life with Diabetes, Red Rider, Talking Type 1, Tour de Cure Tagged , , ,
3

Why Diabetes Won’t Hold Back Olympic Athletes

Posted on August 5, 2016 by
Kris Freeman - 8-5-16

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 →

Tweet this post    Share on Facebook    Email this post
Posted in Family, Food and Fitness, Life with Diabetes, Stop Diabetes, Success Stories, Talking Type 1, Talking Type 2 Tagged , , , , , ,