Prior to joining The diaTribe Foundation as a managing editor, Susannah Chen was a freelance writer and editorial content strategist focused on food, drink, and travel. A health journey involving gestational diabetes, pancreatitis, a type 2 diabetes misdiagnosis, and a type 1 diabetes diagnosis led to her latest pursuit: diabetes education and advocacy. She is particularly interested in empowering the newly diagnosed, reducing diabetes stigma, and addressing the social, emotional, and psychological barriers associated with all types of diabetes. Contact her at susannah.chen@diatribe.org.