Yes, you read that right! Shaped by experiences in her own life, LPC Heather Neilsen shares how living with diabetes for 28 years has helped awaken joy in unique and unexpected ways.
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The theme for Diabetes Awareness Month 2024 is well-being, and we’re all about it. CDCES Amy Wolk, who has lived with diabetes for over 50 years, knows a thing or two about living well with the condition. She shares six ways she stays positive about living in the now while being hopeful for improvements in diabetes management.
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Dr. E’s former patient Anita opens up about her 18-month journey with Mounjaro, highlighting the benefits and offering tips for side effects.
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For one of Dr. Edelman’s patients, Mounjaro was a life-changing medication that helped address several health challenges she struggled with for years. She shares her journey taking Mounjaro for the last six months, and explains why it’s been her “miracle drug”.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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