Category Archives: Tour de Cure
Live. Work. Play: Diana’s Diabetes Story
Nearly three years later, I feel more committed than ever and in debt to the Association for all the help and support I’ve received as a volunteer, an employee and a person living with diabetes. Continue reading
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Posted in Family, Living Long and Prospering, Staff Stories, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, Stop Diabetes, Talking Type 2, Tour de Cure, Volunteer Stories Tagged American Diabetes Association staff, diabetes prevention, living with type 2 diabetes, Stop Diabetes, type 2 diabetes
Parents Talking Type 1: Annie & Hannah
I am constantly telling Hannah, “We are never guaranteed tomorrow. If something was to ever happen to me or your dad, I have to know that you will always take care of your body so that you can live a long, fulfilling life.” Continue reading
Living Long and Prospering with Diabetes: Adriana Mendez
I know what “awful” feels like. Now that I have great control I know what “normal” feels like – and that’s enough to motivate me. Continue reading
Living Long and Prospering with Diabetes: Brett Streaser
I love doing the Tour de Cure because I want to ride to find a cure. My family even volunteers at a rest stop to support me and cheer me on. Continue reading
Why I Volunteer to Stop Diabetes – Part 2
It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week and we at the American Diabetes Association are celebrating all the people who have dedicated their passion, skills and time to our mission over the last 75 years. Today we hear from two remarkable volunteers, who each contribute in their own way! Continue reading
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Posted in About Us, Advocacy, Caregivers, Complications, Family, High-Risk Populations, Life with Diabetes, National Volunteer Appreciation Week, Stop Diabetes, Tour de Cure, Volunteer Stories Tagged American Diabetes Association, children with diabetes, diabetes, family, National Volunteer Appreciation Week, Stop Diabetes, tour de cure, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, Volunteer
Cycling Training Tips, Straight from a Pro
Today pro cyclist Robin Farina shares her tips for choosing and preparing for an event! Whether you’re a casual biker or an experienced cyclist, signed up for the Women’s Series or our regular Tour de Cure, you’ll want to read on! Continue reading
Diabetes BFFs
If I hadn’t been diagnosed with diabetes, I would have never met my best friend. She is always there for me and having a friend who also lives with diabetes is truly life-changing. Continue reading
