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Diabetech Founder Justin Eastzer Simplifies Diabetes Technology with Humor and Heart
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Diabetech Founder Justin Eastzer Simplifies Diabetes Technology with Humor and HeartErin Poche

Erin Poche

November 17, 2025

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

November 18, 2025

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Broadway Star Reveals Type 1 Diabetes DiagnosisJulia Flaherty

Julia Flaherty

November 16, 2025

Julia Flaherty

Julia Flaherty

November 17, 2025

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Mariana’s Story: Looking into the Past to Change the Future of Type 1 Diabetes in MexicoLucía Feito Allonca

Lucía Feito Allonca

November 15, 2025

Lucía Feito Allonca

Lucía Feito Allonca

November 17, 2025

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Matt Vande Vegte Inspires Type 1 Diabetes Warriors to Live Fearlessly
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Matt Vande Vegte Inspires Type 1 Diabetes Warriors to Live FearlesslyErin Poche

Erin Poche

November 10, 2025

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

November 7, 2025

She Knew It Was Type 1 Diabetes: No One Would Listen
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She Knew It Was Type 1 Diabetes: No One Would ListenGinger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

November 3, 2025

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

November 3, 2025

Diabetes and Hearing Loss: The Invisible Condition No One Talks About
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Diabetes and Hearing Loss: The Invisible Condition No One Talks AboutKelly Dawes

Kelly Dawes

November 2, 2025

Kelly Dawes

Kelly Dawes

November 7, 2025

Eric Moyal’s Project Insulin Seeks to Solve the Insulin Cost Crisis
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Eric Moyal’s Project Insulin Seeks to Solve the Insulin Cost CrisisErin Poche

Erin Poche

November 1, 2025

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

November 3, 2025

Catching Type 1 Early: A Mom’s Journey Through Screening and Tzield Therapy
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Catching Type 1 Early: A Mom’s Journey Through Screening and Tzield TherapyJulia Flaherty

Julia Flaherty

October 27, 2025

Julia Flaherty

Julia Flaherty

October 24, 2025

Type 3c Diabetes: How Ric Peralta Turned a Rare Diagnosis Into Advocacy and Awareness
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Type 3c Diabetes: How Ric Peralta Turned a Rare Diagnosis Into Advocacy and AwarenessKelly Dawes

Kelly Dawes

October 25, 2025

Kelly Dawes

Kelly Dawes

October 24, 2025

Why More Families Are Screening Their Children for Type 1 Diabetes—Two Stories with Different Outcomes
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Why More Families Are Screening Their Children for Type 1 Diabetes—Two Stories with Different OutcomesErin Poche

Erin Poche

October 20, 2025

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

October 17, 2025

Misdiagnosed, Determined, and Moving Forward: Matthew’s Story
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Misdiagnosed, Determined, and Moving Forward: Matthew’s StoryJulia Flaherty

Julia Flaherty

October 12, 2025

Julia Flaherty

Julia Flaherty

October 10, 2025

Carly Lenett: Athlete, Advocate, and Fundraiser, on Eating Disorder Recovery and the New twiist™Pump
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Carly Lenett: Athlete, Advocate, and Fundraiser, on Eating Disorder Recovery and the New twiist™PumpErin Poche

Erin Poche

October 11, 2025

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

October 17, 2025

Two Life-changing Diagnoses in Two Months: A Mother and Daughter’s Story
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Two Life-changing Diagnoses in Two Months: A Mother and Daughter’s StoryJulia Flaherty

Julia Flaherty

October 4, 2025

Julia Flaherty

Julia Flaherty

October 3, 2025

Infant Type 1 Diabetes and Early Detection: What Parents Need to Know About Screening
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Infant Type 1 Diabetes and Early Detection: What Parents Need to Know About ScreeningKelly Dawes

Kelly Dawes

September 20, 2025

Kelly Dawes

Kelly Dawes

September 22, 2025

Nancy Murphy: Type 1 Diabetes Advocate, Mother, and Champion for Blue Circle Health
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Nancy Murphy: Type 1 Diabetes Advocate, Mother, and Champion for Blue Circle HealthErin Poche

Erin Poche

September 15, 2025

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

September 22, 2025

They Said It Was Gestational Diabetes — But They Were Wrong
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They Said It Was Gestational Diabetes — But They Were WrongGinger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

September 13, 2025

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

September 15, 2025

Lisa’s Story: Healing Her Relationship with Food After Finally Receiving the Correct Diagnosis
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Lisa’s Story: Healing Her Relationship with Food After Finally Receiving the Correct DiagnosisJulia Flaherty

Julia Flaherty

September 6, 2025

Julia Flaherty

Julia Flaherty

September 8, 2025

I Tested My Children AGAIN for Type 1 Diabetes Autoantibodies — Here’s Why
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I Tested My Children AGAIN for Type 1 Diabetes Autoantibodies — Here’s WhyGinger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

September 2, 2025

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

September 2, 2025

Type 1 Diabetes and Weight Loss: Why Goals Must Come From a Place of Love
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Type 1 Diabetes and Weight Loss: Why Goals Must Come From a Place of LoveJulia Flaherty

Julia Flaherty

September 1, 2025

Julia Flaherty

Julia Flaherty

September 2, 2025

Kennedy’s Type 1 Diabetes Journey and Her Lifesaving Alert Dog, Kona
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Kennedy’s Type 1 Diabetes Journey and Her Lifesaving Alert Dog, KonaErin Poche

Erin Poche

August 4, 2025

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

August 7, 2025

Golfer with Type 1 Diabetes, J.J. Spaun, Wins U.S. Open
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Golfer with Type 1 Diabetes, J.J. Spaun, Wins U.S. OpenJulia Flaherty

Julia Flaherty

August 2, 2025

Julia Flaherty

Julia Flaherty

August 1, 2025

Leading with Experience: Manny Hernández Heads The Diabetes Link
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Leading with Experience: Manny Hernández Heads The Diabetes LinkErin Poche

Erin Poche

July 28, 2025

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

July 28, 2025

Prepare for Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes with These Tips
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Prepare for Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes with These TipsGinger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

July 27, 2025

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

August 1, 2025

Jessica Slate vonGoeler on Speaking Out with Type 1 Diabetes
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Jessica Slate vonGoeler on Speaking Out with Type 1 DiabetesErin Poche

Erin Poche

July 21, 2025

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

July 28, 2025

Julia Flaherty: Strength, Community & Self-Compassion with T1D
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Julia Flaherty: Strength, Community & Self-Compassion with T1DTara Mayo

Tara Mayo

July 14, 2025

Tara Mayo

Tara Mayo

July 17, 2025

This Isn’t the Diabetes They Told Me I Had
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This Isn’t the Diabetes They Told Me I HadTara Mayo

Tara Mayo

July 13, 2025

Tara Mayo

Tara Mayo

July 14, 2025

Meet T1D Author and Health Coach, Mark Brezzell
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Meet T1D Author and Health Coach, Mark BrezzellErin Poche

Erin Poche

July 5, 2025

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

July 14, 2025

Hibiscus Health Detects Diabetes Through Selfies
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Hibiscus Health Detects Diabetes Through SelfiesErin Poche

Erin Poche

June 30, 2025

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

June 30, 2025

Project 50 in 50 is Just the Start for These T1D Adventurers
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Project 50 in 50 is Just the Start for These T1D AdventurersJulia Flaherty

Julia Flaherty

June 23, 2025

Julia Flaherty

Julia Flaherty

June 23, 2025

Three Years. Two Pregnancies. One Missed Diagnosis.
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Three Years. Two Pregnancies. One Missed Diagnosis.Tara Mayo

Tara Mayo

June 22, 2025

Tara Mayo

Tara Mayo

June 23, 2025

Meet Kelly Dawes, Advocate and Founder of Grownup T1Ds
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Meet Kelly Dawes, Advocate and Founder of Grownup T1DsErin Poche

Erin Poche

June 16, 2025

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

June 23, 2025

Fighting Diabetes Together: A Father and Daughter’s Inspiring Journey
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Fighting Diabetes Together: A Father and Daughter’s Inspiring JourneyErin Poche

Erin Poche

June 9, 2025

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

June 13, 2025

Parenting Under Pressure: Two T1D Dads Share Their Stories
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Parenting Under Pressure: Two T1D Dads Share Their StoriesErin Poche

Erin Poche

June 8, 2025

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

June 13, 2025

The Sticky Story Behind Founder Pete Lomas on the Origins of Not Just a Patch
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The Sticky Story Behind Founder Pete Lomas on the Origins of Not Just a PatchGinger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

June 2, 2025

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

May 30, 2025

Misdiagnosed: Danielle’s Fight to Protect Her Daughter
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Misdiagnosed: Danielle’s Fight to Protect Her DaughterJulia Flaherty

Julia Flaherty

June 1, 2025

Julia Flaherty

Julia Flaherty

May 30, 2025

Award-Winning Musical Comedy Duo SugarCoated Sisters Champion Mental Health and Type 1 Diabetes Awareness
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Award-Winning Musical Comedy Duo SugarCoated Sisters Champion Mental Health and Type 1 Diabetes AwarenessErin Poche

Erin Poche

May 19, 2025

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

May 19, 2025

Fighting to Survive Type 1 Diabetes: Ali’s Journey to a Pancreas Transplant
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Fighting to Survive Type 1 Diabetes: Ali’s Journey to a Pancreas TransplantGinger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

May 18, 2025

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

May 16, 2025

T1D Moms on Screening Siblings, Fierce Advocacy, and Letting Go of the Reins
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T1D Moms on Screening Siblings, Fierce Advocacy, and Letting Go of the ReinsErin Poche

Erin Poche

May 5, 2025

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

May 12, 2025

Hockey and Highs: NHL Players Managing Type 1 Diabetes On and Off the Ice
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Hockey and Highs: NHL Players Managing Type 1 Diabetes On and Off the IceTara Mayo

Tara Mayo

April 16, 2025

Tara Mayo

Tara Mayo

April 16, 2025

Eric Van Leeuwen’s Journey: From Misdiagnosis to Advocacy
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Eric Van Leeuwen’s Journey: From Misdiagnosis to AdvocacyTara Mayo

Tara Mayo

April 5, 2025

Tara Mayo

Tara Mayo

April 4, 2025

Meet Evan Soroka, T1D Advocate and Author of Yoga Therapy for Diabetes 
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Meet Evan Soroka, T1D Advocate and Author of Yoga Therapy for Diabetes Erin Poche

Erin Poche

March 31, 2025

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

March 28, 2025

Allergic to Insulin? Caitlyn’s Fight for Survival with Type 1 Diabetes
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Allergic to Insulin? Caitlyn’s Fight for Survival with Type 1 DiabetesGinger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

March 29, 2025

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

March 28, 2025

Two Sisters with T1D: Still One Misdiagnosed
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Two Sisters with T1D: Still One MisdiagnosedTara Mayo

Tara Mayo

March 22, 2025

Tara Mayo

Tara Mayo

March 24, 2025

Diet & Lifestyle Tips for Women in Perimenopause & Menopause with T1D
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Diet & Lifestyle Tips for Women in Perimenopause & Menopause with T1DGinger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

March 17, 2025

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

September 29, 2025

Fighting for the Right Diagnosis: How One Woman Discovered Her Type 1 Diabetes
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Fighting for the Right Diagnosis: How One Woman Discovered Her Type 1 DiabetesTara Mayo

Tara Mayo

March 16, 2025

Tara Mayo

Tara Mayo

March 21, 2025

March Madness and Type 1 Diabetes: Athletes Defying the Odds
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March Madness and Type 1 Diabetes: Athletes Defying the OddsTara Mayo

Tara Mayo

March 9, 2025

Tara Mayo

Tara Mayo

March 21, 2025

Supporting Your BFF with Type 1 Diabetes
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Supporting Your BFF with Type 1 DiabetesTara Mayo

Tara Mayo

March 2, 2025

Tara Mayo

Tara Mayo

March 21, 2025

Misdiagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes for Five Years: Nazak's Story
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Misdiagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes for Five Years: Nazak's StoryGinger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

March 1, 2025

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

March 21, 2025

Diabetes Wellness Coach Falyn Shilts Shares Tips for Healthy, Holistic Living
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Diabetes Wellness Coach Falyn Shilts Shares Tips for Healthy, Holistic LivingErin Poche

Erin Poche

February 24, 2025

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

March 21, 2025

Lua’s Diabetes Misdiagnosis: 7 Years of Frustration & Severe Symptoms
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Lua’s Diabetes Misdiagnosis: 7 Years of Frustration & Severe SymptomsGinger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

February 22, 2025

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

March 21, 2025

Broadway Actor Kyle Banks & His Diabetes Misdiagnosis 
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Broadway Actor Kyle Banks & His Diabetes Misdiagnosis Tara Mayo

Tara Mayo

February 17, 2025

Tara Mayo

Tara Mayo

March 21, 2025

Misdiagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes: A Journey to Understanding Type 1
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Misdiagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes: A Journey to Understanding Type 1Tara Mayo

Tara Mayo

February 16, 2025

Tara Mayo

Tara Mayo

March 25, 2025

5 Diabetes Relationship Tips: Falling in Love with T1D
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5 Diabetes Relationship Tips: Falling in Love with T1DGinger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

February 10, 2025

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

March 25, 2025

Using the Dexcom Stelo CGM with Type 2 Diabetes
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Using the Dexcom Stelo CGM with Type 2 DiabetesGinger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

February 8, 2025

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

March 25, 2025

Tackling Type 1 Diabetes: NFL Players Turning Challenges into Triumphs
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Tackling Type 1 Diabetes: NFL Players Turning Challenges into TriumphsTara Mayo

Tara Mayo

February 3, 2025

Tara Mayo

Tara Mayo

March 1, 2025

Misdiagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes: Megan's Journey to a Type 1 Diagnosis
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Misdiagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes: Megan's Journey to a Type 1 DiagnosisTara Mayo

Tara Mayo

February 1, 2025

Tara Mayo

Tara Mayo

March 25, 2025

Meet T1D Jonathan Rigby, President & CEO of Sernova Corp
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Meet T1D Jonathan Rigby, President & CEO of Sernova CorpErin Poche

Erin Poche

January 27, 2025

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

March 25, 2025

Misdiagnosed with Gestational Diabetes & Type 2 Diabetes
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Misdiagnosed with Gestational Diabetes & Type 2 DiabetesGinger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

January 26, 2025

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

March 25, 2025

Nearly Fatal Misdiagnosis with Type 2 Diabetes
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Nearly Fatal Misdiagnosis with Type 2 DiabetesGinger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

January 20, 2025

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

March 25, 2025

Surviving a Type 2 Diabetes Misdiagnosis & Denial: Rebecca’s Story
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Surviving a Type 2 Diabetes Misdiagnosis & Denial: Rebecca’s StoryGinger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

December 30, 2024

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

March 25, 2025

Actor, Author and Advocate Reneé Rayles
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Actor, Author and Advocate Reneé RaylesErin Poche

Erin Poche

December 23, 2024

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

March 25, 2025

Lydie’s Type 2 Misdiagnosis Story 
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Lydie’s Type 2 Misdiagnosis Story Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

December 22, 2024

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

March 25, 2025

‍Misdiagnosed With T2D: Trapper’s Story of Persistence
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‍Misdiagnosed With T2D: Trapper’s Story of PersistenceGinger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

December 16, 2024

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

March 25, 2025

I’ve Screened My Children for the Autoantibodies of Type 1 Diabetes
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I’ve Screened My Children for the Autoantibodies of Type 1 DiabetesGinger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

December 9, 2024

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

March 25, 2025

Advocate Rob Howe on Living Out Loud with Diabetes
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Advocate Rob Howe on Living Out Loud with DiabetesErin Poche

Erin Poche

November 18, 2024

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

March 25, 2025

Frederick Banting: The Man Who Created Insulin 
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Frederick Banting: The Man Who Created Insulin Guest Writer

Guest Writer

November 9, 2024

Guest Writer

Guest Writer

March 1, 2025

Diatech Diabetes Co-Founders John Wilcox & Luis E. Blanco
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Diatech Diabetes Co-Founders John Wilcox & Luis E. BlancoErin Poche

Erin Poche

October 28, 2024

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

March 25, 2025

Trying to “Reverse” Type 2 Diabetes with Extreme Diet & Exercise When You Actually Have Type 1
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Trying to “Reverse” Type 2 Diabetes with Extreme Diet & Exercise When You Actually Have Type 1Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

October 26, 2024

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

March 25, 2025

Major League Baseball Players with Type 1 Diabetes
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Major League Baseball Players with Type 1 DiabetesKate Cuadrado

Kate Cuadrado

October 21, 2024

Kate Cuadrado

Kate Cuadrado

March 1, 2025

Misdiagnosed with T2D for 10 Years: Did Doctors Cause Her Retinopathy?
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Misdiagnosed with T2D for 10 Years: Did Doctors Cause Her Retinopathy?Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

October 19, 2024

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

March 25, 2025

‍Trying to “Reverse” Type 2 Diabetes When You Actually Have Type 1
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‍Trying to “Reverse” Type 2 Diabetes When You Actually Have Type 1Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

October 14, 2024

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

March 25, 2025

DiabeticU: An All-in-One Diabetes Health Platform
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DiabeticU: An All-in-One Diabetes Health PlatformErin Poche

Erin Poche

October 13, 2024

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

March 25, 2025

Pillar of Health is Reshaping Healthcare in Rwanda for T1Ds
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Pillar of Health is Reshaping Healthcare in Rwanda for T1DsErin Poche

Erin Poche

October 7, 2024

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

March 25, 2025

Heroic Diabetes Founder Jaren Smith
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Heroic Diabetes Founder Jaren SmithErin Poche

Erin Poche

September 30, 2024

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

March 25, 2025

Diabetes Psychologist and Author Mark Heyman
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Diabetes Psychologist and Author Mark HeymanErin Poche

Erin Poche

September 24, 2024

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

March 25, 2025

A Diabetes Educator Fights for a Patient’s Correct Diagnosis
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A Diabetes Educator Fights for a Patient’s Correct DiagnosisGinger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

September 23, 2024

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

March 26, 2025

Connected in Motion’s Lucy McGroarty on the Power of Community 
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Connected in Motion’s Lucy McGroarty on the Power of Community Erin Poche

Erin Poche

September 16, 2024

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

March 1, 2025

Misdiagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and Epilepsy: A Cautionary Tale for Primary Doctors
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Misdiagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and Epilepsy: A Cautionary Tale for Primary DoctorsGinger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

September 9, 2024

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

March 26, 2025

Meet ADA Innovation Challenge Winner Katharine Barnard-Kelly
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Meet ADA Innovation Challenge Winner Katharine Barnard-KellyErin Poche

Erin Poche

September 2, 2024

Erin Poche

Erin Poche

March 26, 2025

T’ara’s T2D Misdiagnosis Story 
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T’ara’s T2D Misdiagnosis Story Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

August 26, 2024

Ginger Vieira

Ginger Vieira

March 26, 2025

Heading to College with Type 1 Diabetes - What I've Learned
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Heading to College with Type 1 Diabetes - What I've LearnedKate Cuadrado

Kate Cuadrado

August 18, 2024

Kate Cuadrado

Kate Cuadrado

March 26, 2025

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How to Navigate College with Type 1 Diabetes
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August 5, 2024

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Lance Bass Misdiagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes - He really has Type 1.5
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Misdiagnosed with Prediabetes & Type 2 Diabetes at 24 Years Old
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August 3, 2024

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Type 1 Olympic Athletes Past and Present
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July 22, 2024

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March 1, 2025

Glucose Goddess® Laura Lastoria is Redefining T1D Healing through Humor
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July 15, 2024

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March 1, 2025

International Wellness Coach Lisa La Nasa on Thriving with Diabetes 
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July 8, 2024

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Meet Diabetes Virtuoso Ginger Vieira
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July 1, 2024

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A Chat with T1D Influencer Sami Parker on Insulin Resistance and Resilience
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Finding the Rhythm: Singers and Musicians with Type 1 Diabetes
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A Conversation with UK Diabetic Dad Paul Sandells
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June 17, 2024

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March 1, 2025

Diabetes Dad, Author and Activist Tom Karlya
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June 10, 2024

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March 1, 2025

Race Car Drivers with Type 1 Diabetes
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May 20, 2024

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March 28, 2025

Managing Type 1 Diabetes in the Workplace
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May 5, 2024

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September 29, 2025

Gluroo: A User-Friendly App that Streamlines Diabetes Management
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Gluroo: A User-Friendly App that Streamlines Diabetes ManagementErin Poche

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April 27, 2024

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March 27, 2025

Scott K. Johnson on Diabetes Resilience, Technology, and Finding His Voice in the T1D Community
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April 15, 2024

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Meet Sarah Petti – Diabetes and Women’s Health Advocate
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T1D Athlete Issac Traudt Scores Big in Sweet 16
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March 31, 2024

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March 1, 2025

Top Nutrition Tips from Registered Dietitian Rachel Stahl Salzman
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March 25, 2024

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March 27, 2025

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Mary Tyler Moore – The First T1D Celebrity Advocate
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Diabetech Founder Justin Eastzer Simplifies Diabetes Technology with Humor and Heart

Known for making complicated technology easy to understand, Justin Eastzer’s life took an unexpected turn at age 30 with a life-changing diabetes diagnosis. Today, he uses his gift for simplifying technology to educate and empower the diabetes community.

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Broadway Star Reveals Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis

On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, just before National Diabetes Awareness Month (NDAM), which takes place every November, Ryan McCartan shared his type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis with Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF). Ryan has starred in some of Broadway's most beloved productions, from Little Shop of Horrors to The Great Gatsby. Now, he’s capturing the hearts of fellow T1Ds across social media.

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Mariana’s Story: Looking into the Past to Change the Future of Type 1 Diabetes in Mexico

As a child in Mexico City, Mariana Gómez lived with an energy that seemed boundless. She ran, climbed, and danced through her early years, embraced by a close family and an inquisitive mind. At age six, her world changed forever. New symptoms crept in slowly. First, there was an unquenchable thirst. Then came exhaustion that sleep could not cure. Mariana’s parents began a desperate search for answers, visiting doctors and clinics—only to encounter indifference and confusion.

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November 15, 2025

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Matt Vande Vegte Inspires Type 1 Diabetes Warriors to Live Fearlessly

Known to many as “The Numbers Guy,” Matt Vande Vegte has turned his type 1 diabetes into a source of strength and purpose. Through his FTF Warrior brand, he empowers others to take charge of their health, mindset, and life. A certified master trainer, nutritionist, former EMT, podcaster, bestselling author, and Ironman athlete, Matt proves that no diagnosis defines your limits.

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Erin Poche

November 10, 2025

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She Knew It Was Type 1 Diabetes: No One Would Listen

By the time Katie Van Dyk was finally diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), she had already spent nearly a year trying to convince her doctors that something wasn’t right. She wasn’t a stranger to self-advocacy. As an attorney, she’s trained to ask questions, look for evidence, and build a case based on facts. But when her blood sugar spiked during her first pregnancy, every fact she presented and the questions she asked were brushed aside.

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Ginger Vieira

November 3, 2025

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Diabetes and Hearing Loss: The Invisible Condition No One Talks About

Hearing loss is one of the least-discussed complications of diabetes, yet research shows it’s twice as common in people living with the condition. This story explores how diabetes can quietly affect hearing, what the science says, and how real people are adapting and finding connection through awareness and community.

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November 2, 2025

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Eric Moyal’s Project Insulin Seeks to Solve the Insulin Cost Crisis

Last year, 1.3 million U.S. adults rationed insulin due to cost. Globally, nearly half of the people with diabetes can’t afford it. In 2021, Eric Moyal founded Project Insulin to produce a generic version of insulin sold at cost, regardless of an individual’s insurance status.

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November 1, 2025

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Catching Type 1 Early: A Mom’s Journey Through Screening and Tzield Therapy

For many families, a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes (T1D) often comes as a crisis. Fortunately, Stephanie’s family had a different experience. One summer, after her oldest daughter returned home from her first year of college, she mentioned feeling shaky before mealtimes. At first, it seemed like a typical case of freshman nutrition—or lack thereof. Stephanie suggested that her daughter increase her protein intake and reduce her consumption of cafeteria carbs. Then, the campus health center called with lab results that revealed a different story.

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Julia Flaherty

October 27, 2025

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Type 3c Diabetes: How Ric Peralta Turned a Rare Diagnosis Into Advocacy and Awareness

Type 3c diabetes, also called pancreatogenic diabetes, is a rare form of diabetes caused by damage to the pancreas and is often misdiagnosed as type 2. For optician, consultant, and Healthy Sight Ambassador Ric Peralta, the diagnosis came suddenly after a medical crisis in 2003.

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Kelly Dawes

October 25, 2025

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Why More Families Are Screening Their Children for Type 1 Diabetes—Two Stories with Different Outcomes

We know type 1 diabetes has a genetic component, with siblings having a 15 times higher risk. We also know that early detection can prevent dangerous emergencies and that screening opens the door to preventive trials. The question remains, why isn’t type 1 screening standard practice for kids at risk?

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Erin Poche

October 20, 2025

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Misdiagnosed, Determined, and Moving Forward: Matthew’s Story

When Matthew Rehrig opened his gym in 2015, he was in his mid-twenties and living his dream. He coached every session, handled sales, cleaned the floors, and kept the lights on—literally and figuratively. He was newly married, a new dad, and driven by a purpose to help people get healthier and stronger.

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Julia Flaherty

October 12, 2025

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Carly Lenett: Athlete, Advocate, and Fundraiser, on Eating Disorder Recovery and the New twiist™Pump

Carly Lenett was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age three. Fortunately, she had her father, also a type 1, to guide her through the nuances of the disease. And when Carly developed an eating disorder in her early teen years, her father was beside her again to help her through.

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Erin Poche

October 11, 2025

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Two Life-changing Diagnoses in Two Months: A Mother and Daughter’s Story

When Caroline Gill’s daughter started showing signs of celiac disease, she thought, “There’s no way.” After living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) herself since she was eight, she worried that might be next. The connection between celiac and T1D is strong, but having one of these conditions doesn’t guarantee you’ll get the other. Caroline stayed hopeful, but when her daughter wet the bed one night, she didn’t hesitate to take her to the doctor.

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Julia Flaherty

October 4, 2025

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Infant Type 1 Diabetes and Early Detection: What Parents Need to Know About Screening

In April 2025, Kylie Grimes and her husband faced every parent’s worst nightmare. Their six-month-old son, Noble, was rushed to the hospital, dangerously ill with what doctors first suspected was pneumonia. After three days on oxygen, he was stable enough to go home. But three weeks later, they noticed something was very wrong.

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Kelly Dawes

September 20, 2025

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Nancy Murphy: Type 1 Diabetes Advocate, Mother, and Champion for Blue Circle Health

Nancy Murphy has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 55 years. As a mother to a type 1 and a patient at Blue Circle Health, she shares her story of resilience, advocacy, and the impact of community-driven care.

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Erin Poche

September 15, 2025

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They Said It Was Gestational Diabetes — But They Were Wrong

For many people, a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes is an abrupt turning point in life. For Dr. Claudia Maltby, it was life-changing both personally and professionally.

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Ginger Vieira

September 13, 2025

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Lisa’s Story: Healing Her Relationship with Food After Finally Receiving the Correct Diagnosis

Today, Lisa Cerezo celebrates her achievement of maintaining healthy blood sugar levels within her target range. She is giving her body what it truly needs, but her journey didn't start off this way. Lisa began in a place of constant frustration due to a misdiagnosis that could have led to serious long-term health issues.

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Julia Flaherty

September 6, 2025

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I Tested My Children AGAIN for Type 1 Diabetes Autoantibodies — Here’s Why

I’ve had both my children tested for the T1D autoantibodies: three times with Violet and four times with Lucy. The most recent round of testing was this past summer.

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Ginger Vieira

September 2, 2025

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Type 1 Diabetes and Weight Loss: Why Goals Must Come From a Place of Love

Lately, I’ve been thinking about weight loss and type 1 diabetes (T1D). It used to feel taboo because weight loss can be such a touchy subject, but after living with T1D for over 20 years and reaching my early 30s, I find it increasingly hard to lose a few pounds. And I want to talk about that in an approachable, realistically positive, and supportive way. For me and you! It’s okay to want to lose a healthy amount of weight. The desire just can’t come from a place of hatred for our T1D bodies.

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Julia Flaherty

September 1, 2025

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Kennedy’s Type 1 Diabetes Journey and Her Lifesaving Alert Dog, Kona

The Berce family gained an incredible gift the year before their daughter, Kennedy, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. They didn’t know it at the time, but the Portuguese water pup they adopted would become a lifesaving alert dog.

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Erin Poche

August 4, 2025

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Golfer with Type 1 Diabetes, J.J. Spaun, Wins U.S. Open

J.J. Spaun, a professional golfer living with type 1 diabetes, won the 2025 U.S. Open title, but his victory was not easy to come by. In 2018, Spaun was misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and for several years, his health and game declined. After seeking a second opinion and receiving the correct T1D diagnosis, he began his comeback.

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Julia Flaherty

August 2, 2025

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Leading with Experience: Manny Hernández Heads The Diabetes Link

Manuel “Manny” Hernández, a longtime trailblazer in the diabetes community, brings decades of experience to his new role as CEO at The Diabetes Link. In this conversation with T1D Strong, he reflects on the recent ADA 85th Scientific Sessions, shares what The Diabetes Link offers young adults, and highlights the importance of finding your tribe.

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Erin Poche

July 28, 2025

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Prepare for Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes with These Tips

Pregnancy with type 1 diabetes is truly one of the most overwhelming and intimidating journeys you might be considering as a woman. I won’t lie: it’s not easy. But I can tell you this: you can do it. And you will learn things about dosing insulin that will benefit your blood sugars for the rest of your life!

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Ginger Vieira

July 27, 2025

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Jessica Slate vonGoeler on Speaking Out with Type 1 Diabetes

Many of the liberties people with type 1 diabetes enjoy today, running marathons, becoming pilots, even children checking their blood sugar in the classroom, were once hard-fought battles. Jessica vonGoeler has spent her life challenging the status quo and refusing to take no for an answer.

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Erin Poche

July 21, 2025

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Julia Flaherty: Strength, Community & Self-Compassion with T1D

When Julia Flaherty was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 10 years old, her life shifted in an instant. One moment, she was a carefree, bubbly child. Next, she was plunged into a whirlwind of hospital visits, insulin injections, and confusing new terminology. It was the beginning of a lifelong journey — one marked by resilience, transformation, and a deep desire to help others feel less alone.

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Tara Mayo

July 14, 2025

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This Isn’t the Diabetes They Told Me I Had

In her mid-40s, Lynna Demay was the picture of health. She followed a strict vegan diet inspired by Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s Eat to Live, exercised daily, and felt stronger than ever. So when her A1C came back at 14.1 % and her blood sugar was over 300 mg/dL during a routine physical, she was stunned.

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Tara Mayo

July 13, 2025

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Meet T1D Author and Health Coach, Mark Brezzell

Author Mark Brezzell shares his ‘Unexpected Journey’ with diabetes and how it inspired him to become a speaker and diabetes educator. After being misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes, he now urges those newly diagnosed to ask questions, seek second opinions, and prioritize self-education.

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Erin Poche

July 5, 2025

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Hibiscus Health Detects Diabetes Through Selfies

A breakthrough in healthcare may be as simple as snapping a selfie. T1D Strong spoke with Kavi Misri, founder of Hibiscus Health, to discuss a groundbreaking 30-second facial scan that utilizes cutting-edge technology to detect, prevent, and manage common metabolic conditions, such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

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Erin Poche

June 30, 2025

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Project 50 in 50 is Just the Start for These T1D Adventurers

Project 50 in 50 was Patrick Mertes and Michael Shelver’s first major expedition in 2019. Both living with type 1 diabetes, their goal was to summit the highest peaks in all fifty states in just under fifty days—and they accomplished it, but not without ample trust, relationship-building, and diabetes management preparation.

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Julia Flaherty

June 23, 2025

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Three Years. Two Pregnancies. One Missed Diagnosis.

Elisha was 26 and pregnant with her first child when she failed her oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. She experienced the same high glucose levels during her second pregnancy. After more than three years of being told she had gestational or T2D, Elisha finally had the correct diagnosis: type one diabetes.

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Tara Mayo

June 22, 2025

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Meet Kelly Dawes, Advocate and Founder of Grownup T1Ds

Kelly Dawes, a dedicated leader in the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community, has lived with the condition for 44 years. Her personal journey instilled in her a deep sense of empathy and a passion for supporting others. As the founder of the nonprofit organization, Grownup T1Ds, she offers vital resources that foster connection, reminding T1Ds they’re never alone in their experience.

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Erin Poche

June 16, 2025

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Fighting Diabetes Together: A Father and Daughter’s Inspiring Journey

Mitch Lenett and his daughter, Carly, share a special bond. Beyond having type 1 diabetes, they both express the desire to empower others through their life experiences.

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Erin Poche

June 9, 2025

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Parenting Under Pressure: Two T1D Dads Share Their Stories

In honor of Father’s Day, T1D Strong invited two dads to share their parenting advice, practical tips and heartfelt wisdom. Thankfully, both have chosen to support others through blogging, social media, and a good dose of humor.

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June 8, 2025

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The Sticky Story Behind Founder Pete Lomas on the Origins of Not Just a Patch

Many years ago, there was no such thing as a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) overpatch — the sticky patch that covers your CGM to hopefully keep it in place for 10 or 14 days. But when Pete Lomas, from Australia, realized he needed more help keeping his CGM sensor in during marathon training, he started developing his own homemade overpatch.

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Ginger Vieira

June 2, 2025

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Misdiagnosed: Danielle’s Fight to Protect Her Daughter

Danielle was diagnosed with diabetes during her junior year of college in 2009. Upon admission to the hospital, her A1C level measured 12.6%—equivalent to a dangerously high blood glucose level of 1,036 mg/dL. Based on this, the attending endocrinologist diagnosed her with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Years later, when Danielle’s daughter began showing similar symptoms, Danielle’s experience empowered her to advocate swiftly for immediate evaluation and treatment.

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Julia Flaherty

June 1, 2025

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Award-Winning Musical Comedy Duo SugarCoated Sisters Champion Mental Health and Type 1 Diabetes Awareness

Social media sensations and real-life sisters Chloe and Tabby Tingey have garnered millions of views for their celebrated comedic sketches—but beyond the spotlight, their mission is to amplify understanding of what it’s like to live with bipolar type II and type 1 diabetes (T1D).

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Erin Poche

May 19, 2025

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Fighting to Survive Type 1 Diabetes: Ali’s Journey to a Pancreas Transplant

Life has a way of testing us in unexpected ways, often revealing our deepest strength when we face our greatest fears. Ali Dugar’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, the fragility of life, and the unbreakable will to survive. From a life-threatening hypoglycemic seizure to a life-changing dual-organ transplant, Ali’s journey exemplifies how hope, determination, and medical marvels can turn despair into renewed purpose.

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Ginger Vieira

May 18, 2025

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T1D Moms on Screening Siblings, Fierce Advocacy, and Letting Go of the Reins

T1D motherhood is often a thankless job filled with sleepless nights, constant vigilance, and tireless devotion. But it can also be a rewarding lesson in love and resilience.

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May 5, 2025

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Hockey and Highs: NHL Players Managing Type 1 Diabetes On and Off the Ice

From blistering slap shots to sudden line changes, NHL players push their bodies to the limit. But for a select group of hockey athletes living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the battle isn’t just against the other team — it’s also about staying ahead of their blood sugars.

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Tara Mayo

April 16, 2025

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Eric Van Leeuwen’s Journey: From Misdiagnosis to Advocacy

Eric Van Leeuwen was 29 years old when he received a life-changing phone call from his doctor. Until that moment, he hadn’t given much thought to his health. He felt fine — or at least, he thought he did. But in reality, his body had been sending him warning signs for months. The only reason he even went to the doctor was because his wife insisted he get a routine physical. That appointment led to unexpected bloodwork results that would forever change his life.

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Tara Mayo

April 5, 2025

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Meet Evan Soroka, T1D Advocate and Author of Yoga Therapy for Diabetes 

The mind-body practice of yoga provides numerous science-backed physical, mental, and emotional benefits. And if you have diabetes, yoga offers additional advantages by supporting blood sugar regulation, reducing stress, and enhancing nerve function. Certified yoga therapist, educator, and author Evan Soroka credits yoga with saving her life.

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Erin Poche

March 31, 2025

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Allergic to Insulin? Caitlyn’s Fight for Survival with Type 1 Diabetes

For most people with type 1 diabetes, insulin is their lifeline. But for Caitlyn, now 31, insulin itself has been the source of an ongoing battle. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just four years old, she began to notice something was different about her insulin needs around puberty.

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Ginger Vieira

March 29, 2025

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Two Sisters with T1D: Still One Misdiagnosed

‍For three years, Justine lived with the wrong diagnosis. Despite having textbook symptoms of type 1 diabetes and a sister with T1D, she was told it was type 2, handed a prescription, and sent on her way. It took years of relentless advocacy, a sister’s support, and a nonprofit stepping in to finally get the right answers. But why did it take so long?

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Tara Mayo

March 22, 2025

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Diet & Lifestyle Tips for Women in Perimenopause & Menopause with T1D

As if type 1 diabetes isn’t challenging enough, being a woman with this condition presents a few other significant challenges. Yes, we’re talking about the menstrual cycle and everything that comes with it — including perimenopause and menopause as you approach midlife.

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Ginger Vieira

March 17, 2025

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Fighting for the Right Diagnosis: How One Woman Discovered Her Type 1 Diabetes

For years, Zorya did everything in her power to manage what doctors told her was type 2 diabetes — only to discover it wasn’t type 2 at all. It was type 1. This is her story of frustration, self-advocacy, and ultimately, finding the right diagnosis.

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Tara Mayo

March 16, 2025

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March Madness and Type 1 Diabetes: Athletes Defying the Odds

March Madness is one of the most exciting and unpredictable tournaments in sports, bringing together 68 of the best college basketball teams to compete for the National Championship. Known for its high-stakes, single-elimination format, March Madness captivates fans with buzzer-beaters, Cinderella stories, and unexpected upsets. 

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Tara Mayo

March 9, 2025

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Supporting Your BFF with Type 1 Diabetes

When someone you love is living with type 1 diabetes, it’s easy to fall into the trap of wanting to help by “fixing” things, giving lots of advice, and piping in with comments about the number on their CGM. You’re with them so often while they manage high and low blood sugars, adjust insulin doses, and make food choices.

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Tara Mayo

March 2, 2025

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Misdiagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes for Five Years: Nazak's Story

In the summer of 2014, Nazak Malekan, a data analyst and translator from Montreal, received news that would change her life. At 42 years old, she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, it would take five years of advocating for herself to get the correct diagnosis: type 1 diabetes (T1D).

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Ginger Vieira

March 1, 2025

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Diabetes Wellness Coach Falyn Shilts Shares Tips for Healthy, Holistic Living

We’ve all heard the analogy that compares diabetes to keeping a balloon in the air. Most doctors treat diabetes by treating your numbers. What’s your A1c? What are your daily glucose levels? Wellness coach Falyn Shilts says it’s much more than a numbers game. Diabetes impacts an individual emotionally and mentally as well as physically, and what you put into your body matters more than you think. 

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Erin Poche

February 24, 2025

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Lua’s Diabetes Misdiagnosis: 7 Years of Frustration & Severe Symptoms

At 42 years old, Lua has spent nearly half her life navigating the challenges of diabetes. But for seven long years, she was misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The journey to the correct diagnosis was filled with medical confusion, frustration, struggle, and unwavering determination.

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Ginger Vieira

February 22, 2025

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Broadway Actor Kyle Banks & His Diabetes Misdiagnosis 

Performing on a Broadway stage is no small feat, requiring a blend of stamina, precision, and passion. For Kyle Banks, the founder of KylerCares, managing type 1 diabetes compounded the challenge—a condition that has become part of his story both on and off the stage.

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Tara Mayo

February 17, 2025

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Misdiagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes: A Journey to Understanding Type 1

Kerry was misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes at 31 years old. Her story is one of perseverance, resilience, and determination to bring joy back into her life—even in the face of a chronic illness.

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Tara Mayo

February 16, 2025

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5 Diabetes Relationship Tips: Falling in Love with T1D

Oh, so you’re in love? Congrats! Well, now that we’re past the getting-to-know-you phase of dating, let’s talk about type 1 diabetes and your relationship! While we’d love to keep these two things completely separate, that’s not exactly realistic.

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Ginger Vieira

February 10, 2025

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Using the Dexcom Stelo CGM with Type 2 Diabetes

Though CGMs were developed for people with type 1 diabetes, they are increasingly worn by those with type 2 diabetes. Dexcom’s Stelo, a recent advancement specifically designed for T2D, can be eye-opening and life-changing for individuals who require close blood sugar monitoring. Rachel Foster found switching to the Stelo transformative in her diabetes management.

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Ginger Vieira

February 8, 2025

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Tackling Type 1 Diabetes: NFL Players Turning Challenges into Triumphs

Playing in the NFL is a grueling test of physical and mental strength. For some players, the challenge is even greater as they manage type 1 diabetes alongside their football careers. Despite the daily complexities of monitoring blood sugar, managing insulin, and maintaining peak physical condition, these players demonstrate resilience, inspiring millions with diabetes.

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Tara Mayo

February 3, 2025

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Misdiagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes: Megan's Journey to a Type 1 Diagnosis

Megan's journey with diabetes began during her first pregnancy at 18 years old. What started as a standard glucose tolerance test quickly became a life-changing (and frustrating) experience.

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Tara Mayo

February 1, 2025

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Meet T1D Jonathan Rigby, President & CEO of Sernova Corp

Jonathan Rigby, president and CEO of one of the leading biotechs working today towards a functional T1D cure, manages the daily rigors of type 1 diabetes while passionately advancing the company’s clinical studies to improve the lives of millions facing the same condition.

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Erin Poche

January 27, 2025

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Misdiagnosed with Gestational Diabetes & Type 2 Diabetes

Anna Nicolaou was misdiagnosed with gestational diabetes at 27 years old during her first pregnancy. She was misdiagnosed at age 30 during her second pregnancy and misdiagnosed again at 33 years old during her third pregnancy.

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Ginger Vieira

January 26, 2025

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Nearly Fatal Misdiagnosis with Type 2 Diabetes

Steven Thompson’s A1c was 15 percent when he was misdiagnosed at 26 years old in 1991.This means his blood sugar levels were over 400 mg/dL every day.

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Ginger Vieira

January 20, 2025

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Surviving a Type 2 Diabetes Misdiagnosis & Denial: Rebecca’s Story

Rebecca Dugas was misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes in her mid-30s. Since then, she’s been through a lot—ER visits, side effects of type 2 drugs, and the consequences of diabetes denial. 

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Ginger Vieira

December 30, 2024

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Actor, Author and Advocate Reneé Rayles

Reneé Rayles, a leader in the T1D community, created the popular platform “Hey Type 1 Diabetes” to empower and support T1D individuals. Here, she shares her passion for diabetes education and transparency, her misdiagnosis with T2D, and her advocacy efforts to make insulin affordable for all.

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Erin Poche

December 23, 2024

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Lydie’s Type 2 Misdiagnosis Story 

In 2023, Lydie Pincemin was misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes at 45 years old. Recent studies suggest that up to 40% of adults over 30 with type 1 diabetes are initially misdiagnosed as type 2 cases. Understanding that a T1D diagnosis can occur at any age is vital to receiving life-saving treatment.

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Ginger Vieira

December 22, 2024

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‍Misdiagnosed With T2D: Trapper’s Story of Persistence

Trapper Haskins, musician, author and woodworker, was misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes at 36 years old in 2013. He endured seven years of frustration with extreme exercise and severely restrictive diets trying to reverse type 2 diabetes (T2D) before he received an accurate diagnosis. 

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Ginger Vieira

December 16, 2024

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I’ve Screened My Children for the Autoantibodies of Type 1 Diabetes

Early screening before T1D symptoms arise can spot autoantibodies in the blood, allowing individuals the chance to participate in clinical trials. Early detection also offsets potentially life-threatening complications like diabetic ketoacidosis. ‍

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Ginger Vieira

December 9, 2024

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Advocate Rob Howe on Living Out Loud with Diabetes

Entrepreneur, podcaster, former professional basketball player, and founder of Diabetics Doing Things, Rob Howe, talks to T1D Strong about the power of advocacy and how important it is to share your story because you never know who it may reach or how it could help them.

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Erin Poche

November 18, 2024

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Frederick Banting: The Man Who Created Insulin 

Frederick Banting, a Canadian scientist and physician, is one of the most pivotal figures in medical history. His groundbreaking work in the discovery of insulin has not only transformed the treatment of diabetes but also saved countless lives. 

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November 9, 2024

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Diatech Diabetes Co-Founders John Wilcox & Luis E. Blanco

Diatech Diabetes co-founders John Wilcox and Luis E. Blanco have developed SMARTFUSION™, an app platform that monitors insulin pump infusion set failure. This innovative tool is designed to help T1Ds better detect infusion set failures and reduce the negative impact failures have on glucose management.

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Erin Poche

October 28, 2024

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Trying to “Reverse” Type 2 Diabetes with Extreme Diet & Exercise When You Actually Have Type 1

At 43 years old, Ana Alvarez Pagola was misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes while living in Argentina. Now, nearly 20 years later, Ana still remembers the year of confusion quite clearly.

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Ginger Vieira

October 26, 2024

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Major League Baseball Players with Type 1 Diabetes

As the Major League Baseball season creeps into the playoffs, we look back on baseball’s past and present professional league players with type 1 diabetes, who inspire us with their commitment, advocacy and passion for the game.

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Kate Cuadrado

October 21, 2024

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Misdiagnosed with T2D for 10 Years: Did Doctors Cause Her Retinopathy?

In 2009, Mona Verma was misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes at 36 years old in Toronto, Canada. By the time she was diagnosed correctly with type 1 diabetes in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, she had endured a decade of very high blood sugar levels.‍

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Ginger Vieira

October 19, 2024

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‍Trying to “Reverse” Type 2 Diabetes When You Actually Have Type 1

Griet De Schaepmeester was misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes at 45 years old in 2024 — and this misdiagnosis wreaked havoc on her entire life for months. ‍

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Ginger Vieira

October 14, 2024

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DiabeticU: An All-in-One Diabetes Health Platform

When Matthew Tremellen was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at 47, he struggled to find essential resources to improve his condition. After failing to uncover an all-encompassing tool that assists with meal planning, exercise, carb counting, and inspiring tips, he decided to build his own—DiabeticU.

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Erin Poche

October 13, 2024

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Pillar of Health is Reshaping Healthcare in Rwanda for T1Ds

The ‘four pillars of health – nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress management’ are luxuries most of us take for granted. In Rwanda, many with type 1 diabetes are forced to go without breakfast, insulin and testing supplies like blood glucose meters and test strips; insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors are obsolete.

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Erin Poche

October 7, 2024

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Heroic Diabetes Founder Jaren Smith

When Jaren Smith was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 25, he decided to advocate for T1D youths and their families by creating an open-world educational video game—Heroic Diabetes.

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Erin Poche

September 30, 2024

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Diabetes Psychologist and Author Mark Heyman

Dr. Mark Heyman, or Dr. Mark as he’s known in the T1D community, is a skilled psychologist who guides type ones through the emotional rigors of their diagnosis, providing coping mechanisms to deal with diabetes anxiety, burnout, and fears associated with low blood sugar.

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Erin Poche

September 24, 2024

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A Diabetes Educator Fights for a Patient’s Correct Diagnosis

Stepping around a doctor isn’t an easy decision for a nurse practitioner or diabetes educator. A nurse isn’t supposed to question a doctor’s diagnosis. Fortunately for a young man in Illinois, a diabetes educator found the courage and strategy to work around a stubborn doctor’s misdiagnosis.

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Ginger Vieira

September 23, 2024

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Connected in Motion’s Lucy McGroarty on the Power of Community 

At the age of 10, Lucy McGroarty was rushed by ambulance from her family cottage to the closest emergency room. Through a simple blood test, a doctor told her she had type 1 diabetes (T1D). At the time, she had no idea of the impact those words would have on her life.

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Erin Poche

September 16, 2024

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Misdiagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and Epilepsy: A Cautionary Tale for Primary Doctors

Robert Coombs was 27 years old when he was misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2007. Unfortunately, this diagnosis led directly to the misdiagnosis of a second condition. Both misdiagnoses are largely the result of new and experienced doctors making assumptions in the face of undiagnosed medical conditions.‍

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Ginger Vieira

September 9, 2024

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Meet ADA Innovation Challenge Winner Katharine Barnard-Kelly

Fresh off winning one of the Top Innovation Challenge Awards at the American Diabetes 84th Scientific Sessions, renowned health psychologist Katharine Barnard-Kelly spoke with T1D Strong about her plan to transform healthcare and its impact on people with chronic conditions.

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Erin Poche

September 2, 2024

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T’ara’s T2D Misdiagnosis Story 

At 25 years old, T’ara Smith was misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes. She had an A1c of 15% and felt increasingly lousy for months before she went to her primary care doctor.

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Ginger Vieira

August 26, 2024

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Heading to College with Type 1 Diabetes - What I've Learned

Returning to college or starting academic life away from home for the first time can be a stressful and exciting experience. But, for those living with type 1 diabetes, there can be added challenges to consider when planning on leaving for school.

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Kate Cuadrado

August 18, 2024

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I Dared My Non-Diabetic Friend to Wear a CGM

Tara doesn’t have diabetes — but she probably knows more about managing insulin than many type 1s. As my best friend, she’s been watching, supporting, and learning about my diabetes for about 15 years.

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Ginger Vieira

August 12, 2024

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How to Navigate College with Type 1 Diabetes

When you consider all of the changes to your diet and exercise routine, then add the stress of finals and the temptation of alcohol, it can shock any young person’s system. But with the added pressure of diabetes, you have to worry about many other problems. The condition is not for the faint of heart. You must be on your toes, ready to catch all of the diabetes curve balls and throw them right back.

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Erin Poche

August 5, 2024

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Lance Bass Misdiagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes - He really has Type 1.5

Even the rich and famous can be misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes when they actually have type 1! Lance Bass — the 90s boyband pop star from N’Sync — recently shared that he’s been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 45 years old. A few years ago, though, he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after a bout with COVID-19. 

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Ginger Vieira

August 5, 2024

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Misdiagnosed with Prediabetes & Type 2 Diabetes at 24 Years Old

Emily Trantum was misdiagnosed twice. When Emily’s doctor first diagnosed her with prediabetes in 2011, she wasn’t exactly surprised. Several of her older family members had type 2 diabetes, including a grandparent, aunt, and uncle on her mother’s side. But the confusing part was this: Emily was only 24 years old. ‍

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Ginger Vieira

August 3, 2024

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Type 1 Olympic Athletes Past and Present

With the Summer Olympics around the corner, T1D Strong is celebrating Olympic athletes with type 1 diabetes. Gary Hall Jr., Charlotte Drury, Kris Freeman and Kristina Tomić have proven their mettle by competing in the most prestigious international event in the world.

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Erin Poche

July 22, 2024

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Glucose Goddess® Laura Lastoria is Redefining T1D Healing through Humor

Wellness coach, humorist, and The Glucose Goddess® Laura Lastoria uses comedy to inspire others to turn their pain into power. Hilarious and heartwarming in equal doses, Lastoria talks openly about her transformative journey from diabetes to LIVabetes.

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Erin Poche

July 15, 2024

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International Wellness Coach Lisa La Nasa on Thriving with Diabetes 

Lisa La Nasa, Founder and CEO of diaVerge Diabetes LLC, inspires those battling rollercoaster highs and lows. After 13 years of diabetes drudgery, she took charge of her health, started her own education and coaching company, and became a voice for the T1D international community. Read on to discover how she achieved dreamy A1cs (4.4 in four months!) and reclaimed her life. 

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Erin Poche

July 8, 2024

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Meet Diabetes Virtuoso Ginger Vieira

Type 1 maven Ginger Vieira is an author, podcaster, vlogger, and diabetes content specialist. Her vast experience covers social media marketing, branding, product development, clinical trial recruitment, and more. She has a gift for paring down complex subject matter into relatable mainstream terms.

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Erin Poche

July 1, 2024

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A Chat with T1D Influencer Sami Parker on Insulin Resistance and Resilience

Samantha Parker, who goes by Sami, sits across from me outside a coffee shop. Growing up in Southern California and attending Pepperdine University in Malibu, Parker has all the classic swagger of a native Californian. Despite this being our first time meeting, she gives me a big hug before sitting down. 

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Kate Cuadrado

June 24, 2024

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Finding the Rhythm: Singers and Musicians with Type 1 Diabetes

Chances are you’ve probably danced and sang along to a song by someone with diabetes! Behind the spotlight, several famous musicians also manage type 1 diabetes in between studio time and worldwide tours. 

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June 18, 2024

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A Conversation with UK Diabetic Dad Paul Sandells

As we continue celebrating type 1 fathers who’ve made a difference in their communities, T1D Strong heads across the pond to speak with UK Diabetes Dad Paul Sandells. Activist, blogger and podcaster Sandells has lived with T1D for over 40 years and likes to share his space to promote positive messaging and raise awareness of diabetes-related charities worldwide.

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Erin Poche

June 17, 2024

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Diabetes Dad, Author and Activist Tom Karlya

To celebrate Father’s Day, T1D Strong interviewed author, advocate and Vice President of the Diabetes Research Foundation, Tom Karlya. Best known in the diabetes community as a Diabetes Dad, Karlya imparts his wisdom, philosophy, and ardent belief that a T1D cure is due.

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Erin Poche

June 10, 2024

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Race Car Drivers with Type 1 Diabetes

It’s the start of race season—no better time to celebrate these daring professionals who careen around tracks at upward speeds of 200 miles per hour. Ryan Reed, Charlie Kimball, Conor Daly and April Welsh—all feel the need for speed, and despite having type 1 diabetes, they have gone through roadblocks and limitations to conquer and thrive in the high-energy world of speed racing. 

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Erin Poche

May 20, 2024

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Managing Type 1 Diabetes in the Workplace

If I have learned one thing in my time as a person with type 1 diabetes, it’s this: Even though the monotonous ups and downs of dealing with diabetes don’t always seem like they directly affect daily life, they certainly do.

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Kelsey McShay

May 5, 2024

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Gluroo: A User-Friendly App that Streamlines Diabetes Management

When retired ex-Facebook and ex-Google executive Greg Badros's son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, he searched for an app that offered real-time blood glucose tracking, remote monitoring, instant messaging, and comprehensive logging. When he couldn’t find a fit-he created his own.

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Erin Poche

April 27, 2024

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Scott K. Johnson on Diabetes Resilience, Technology, and Finding His Voice in the T1D Community

With over 40 years of experience living with type 1 diabetes, writer and advocate Scott K. Johnson has learned a great deal about the healing power of storytelling. He’s also seen much improvement with technological advancements and how we communicate, express, and look at the disease.

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Erin Poche

April 15, 2024

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Meet Sarah Petti – Diabetes and Women’s Health Advocate

From her early days as a Girl Scout in middle school, Sarah Petti knew she wanted to dedicate her life to the service of others. She even aspired to join the Peace Corps, but her type 1 diabetes diagnosis at age 15 decidedly set her on a new path. Petti soon found ways to make a positive difference—by combining her life experiences and interests, she could serve the diabetes community in her own unique way.

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Erin Poche

April 8, 2024

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T1D Athlete Issac Traudt Scores Big in Sweet 16

During March Madness 2024, Creighton Bluejays number 41 is making the national spotlight for more than just being a leading scorer and taking his team to the Sweet 16; Isaac Traudt happens to be a T1D athlete and member of the Dexcom U.

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Erin Poche

March 31, 2024

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Top Nutrition Tips from Registered Dietitian Rachel Stahl Salzman

During National Nutrition Month®, as we cover the importance of making informed food choices and healthy lifestyle changes, T1D Strong was excited to interview Rachel Stahl Salzman, a New York City-based registered dietitian (RD) and certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES). Stahl Salzman lends her expertise in nutrition, healthy eating patterns, and emerging diabetes tech. 

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Erin Poche

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