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Diving Into Competitive Spikeball with Type 1 Diabetes

By TCOYD on May 25, 2023   /   Exercise and Fitness, Personal Essay   /   Leave a comment
Spikeball

As the first person with type 1 diabetes to win the Contender Division of the California State Spikeball Championship, recent college grad John Brown had to learn how to keep his blood sugars in an optimal range without his insulin pump during 10-hour long competitive tournaments.

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How to Lead a More Joy-Filled Life: 5 Tips for Women* Living with Diabetes

By TCOYD on April 18, 2023   /   Emotional Health, Personal Essay, Type 1   /   1 Comment
How to Lead a More Joy Filled Life

After going through a difficult time adjusting to a type 1 diagnosis, physician Kimberly Jackson-Bekemeier discovered the power of a supportive wellness community that shifted her perspective. She was so inspired she became a life coach, and now helps others find joy while living with a chronic disease.

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From Fear to Focus: How T1D Shaped My Future

By Aaron Albanez on March 15, 2023   /   Personal Essay, Type 1   /   5 Comments
TCOYD Intern Aaron Albanez

TCOYD’s newest intern was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age, but his diagnosis ultimately gave him the foundation and passion to pursue a career in healthcare in order to help others living with the condition.

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Lessons Learned from my “LSD” (Low Sugar Delirium) Trip in NYC

By Judith Jones Ambrosini on February 22, 2023   /   Glucagon, Hypoglycemia, Personal Essay   /   6 Comments
Hypoglycemia Essay from Judith Jones Ambrosini

Judith Jones Ambrosini shares her most bizarre “LSD” (Low Sugar Delirium) trip when she got lost in her own hometown of New York City, accidentally took a train to Harlem, and “came to” next to a gigantic butternut squash she didn’t remember buying.

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The Red Flags and Invisible Signs of Euglycemic DKA

By TCOYD on August 23, 2022   /   DKA, Personal Essay   /   3 Comments
Euglycemic DKA Story

Had it not been for one woman’s determination to find the cause of her husband’s alarming symptoms, she may never have learned about the invisible signs of euglycemic DKA. She shares her story so you can safeguard yourself or someone you love.

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Hiking Essentials for Adventure Bound T1Ds

By Paul Reid on December 7, 2021   /   Afrezza, Eversense, Exercise and Fitness, Personal Essay, Type 1   /   Leave a comment

Paul Reid, Founder of Type One Outdoors, leads group hikes, trail runs and other outdoor adventures for people with type 1 diabetes and their family and friends. He shares the essential supplies people with diabetes should bring on any backcountry expedition.

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My Experience Using Trulicity

By Ed Beberman on October 13, 2021   /   Personal Essay, Product Review, Trulicity, Type 2   /   2 Comments
Trulicity

After living with type 2 diabetes for over 25 years and recently experiencing some roller-coaster blood sugars, Ed Beberman decided to give Trulicity a try (upon his doctor’s suggestion). He shares his results and personal impressions after using the medicine for 18 months.

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How and Why I Use Inhaled Insulin Afrezza

By Alex Reidy on February 11, 2021   /   Afrezza, Fast-Acting Insulin, Inhaled Insulin, Insulin, Medications, Multiple Daily Injections, Personal Essay   /   31 Comments

Alex Reidy is always on the lookout for ways to make managing diabetes easier. She recently added inhaled insulin Afrezza into her daily regimen, and dumped her pump. Learn how she uses it in conjunction with long-lasting insulin.

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More Than S’mores: The Empowering Effect of Diabetes Camp

By Katie Goehring Kelly on April 10, 2019   /   Camp, Kids, Personal Essay, Support, Type 1   /   2 Comments

There’s only one goal for kids heading off to camp – FUN. But the added perks at diabetes camp can have life-long effects: independence, self-esteem, and the opportunity to finally feel normal.

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Six Lessons from Six Years with T1D

By Sarah Durrand on April 9, 2019   /   Diabetes Management, Personal Essay, Type 1   /   4 Comments

Reflecting on her six year anniversary of living with diabetes, Sarah Durrand shares the hardest lessons, the most meaningful lessons, and the lessons she’s learned that give her the best excuse to eat pizza (sometimes).

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