Tag Archives: Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes
25 Legends: Laura Nolan
Summer 1973: I had just finished the eighth grade. I was a little nervous but very excited at the prospect of starting high school and a new chapter in my life. But little did I know just how much my life was going to change over the next few months. Continue reading
Live. Work. Play: Lynda’s Diabetes Story
When I called my parents to tell them I had diabetes, I was scared. I thought that they would be disappointed in me for doing this to myself. I thought that they would be ashamed of me and my diabetes. But they were not. They were very supportive. Continue reading
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25 Legends: Timothy Trout
I have always felt great after finishing a Step Out walk. Being involved early on helped me understand the importance of having a supportive community and following a healthy lifestyle. Continue reading
25 Legends: Hillary Liber
When I was first diagnosed, I was terrified. My doctor recognized my fear, held my hands in his and asked me what scared me. Continue reading
I Plan on Walking at #StepOutDiabetes Because…
We recently asked our Facebook and Twitter community whey they walk at Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes and the messages that came back are a constant reminder on why we all walk . Continue reading
Why I Volunteer to Stop Diabetes – Part 1
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, Family, Food and Fitness, Life with Diabetes, National Volunteer Appreciation Week, Red Strider, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, Stop Diabetes, Volunteer Stories Tagged American Diabetes Association, diabetes, family, National Volunteer Appreciation Week, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, Stop Diabetes, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, Volunteer
Talking Type 1: Victoria Newton
Twenty-nine-year-old Victoria is new to type 1 diabetes, having been diagnosed less than seven months ago. But she’s adjusting — and has already participated in her local Step Out walk! Continue reading
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