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Living with Diabetes in College: Deanelle

Posted on February 25, 2016 by

One of my first such experiences was at the American Diabetes Association’s Camp Carolina Trails in King, North Carolina. Attending camp was the first time I met a large group of people with diabetes. Continue reading →

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Living with Diabetes in College: Eddie

Posted on February 11, 2016 by

Diabetes management and anxiety can take a very significant toll on you — it’s something that needs to be addressed more than it is. Too seldom do we take the time to slow down and recognize that the management of our disease is difficult and extremely stressful. Continue reading →

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Living with Diabetes in College: Jess

Posted on February 4, 2016 by

After already living with type 1 diabetes for 12 years, going off to school was like being diagnosed all over again. As I progressed in my academic career, I realized taking care of diabetes on my own was much more demanding than it had ever been before. Continue reading →

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Living with Diabetes in College: Erykah

Posted on January 28, 2016 by

College is extremely time-consuming; you are a student all day, every day. But when dealing with a chronic illness, you have to take time to take care of yourself. Continue reading →

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Living with Diabetes in College: Dorian

Posted on January 21, 2016 by

When talking to friends about diabetes, I am very open and honest about my lifestyle. I make sure to explain diabetes in a simple way to make it easier for my friends to understand. I answer all their questions because I am flattered that they are interested in learning about diabetes. Continue reading →

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Living with Diabetes in College: Arianna

Posted on January 14, 2016 by

I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the middle of finals week during my sophomore year of college, about a year ago. It was a scary experience. Continue reading →

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Living with Diabetes in College: Charles

Posted on January 7, 2016 by

When I was diagnosed at 14 years old, my world turned upside down. At the time, I thought I was going to enlist in the Marine Corps directly out of high school. Type 1 diabetes had other plans for me.
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