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“This Is Our Life. This Is Diabetes.”

Posted on November 30, 2016 by
Robin and niece

Robin and her niece Zamaiah manage their diabetes together. This is their story. Continue reading →

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25 Legends: Eric Wicklund

Posted on November 29, 2016 by
Eric with his wife and son

This year marks the 25th anniversary of two American Diabetes Association® signature fundraising events—Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes® and Tour de Cure®. Every dollar raised at these events supports people living with diabetes and funds our life-changing research and … Continue reading →

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This is Christina. This Is Diabetes

Posted on November 28, 2016 by
Christina

Christina says her doctor was hesitant to test her for type 2 diabetes because she didn’t display any of the typical risk factors. She was young and she wasn’t overweight. Christina told her doctor, “Just humor me. Let’s do the test.” Continue reading →

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“This Is My Truth. This Is Diabetes.”

Posted on November 22, 2016 by
Jessica

Jessica was only in her 30s when her family’s history of diabetes became her own reality. Now she is determined to take control of her disease so she can watch her seven nieces and nephews grow up. Continue reading →

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“This Is Role Reversal. This Is Diabetes.”

Posted on November 17, 2016 by
Guadalupe and his mother

Guadalupe’s mother has been living with him in his Washington, D.C., rowhome for about six months. He’s her caregiver now—which means helping to manage her type 2 diabetes. Continue reading →

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This Is World Diabetes Day

Posted on November 14, 2016 by
Kevin L. Hagan, CEO, American Diabetes Association

We need to shift our attitudes about diabetes, treating it with the urgent attention it deserves. As a society, we can’t afford to turn a blind eye any longer or leave this disease to the next generation to deal with. The time is now. Continue reading →

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“This Is My Miracle. This Is Diabetes.”

Posted on November 9, 2016 by
Julie and daughter

Julie feared that type 1 diabetes would keep her from the one thing she wanted most: to become a mom. Finding the right doctor changed everything. Continue reading →

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