Our interview with Ross Baker on his inspiring marathon journey.
Personal Stories
Every person with diabetes has a unique story and their own path of managing and responding to the challenges of diabetes. Even though each story is individual, we learn from hearing about one another’s experiences, from the highs to the lows. We bring you personal stories to show some of the many ways that individuals, families, and communities live well with diabetes and manage the condition.
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Given that this plantation and all others like it were dedicated to sugar, the connection to diabetes is especially stark.
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How I’m trying to beat my long list of “I should really...”
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Stephen England discusses balancing elite ultramarathon competitions with a full-time job and diabetes
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Key lessons learned from one woman’s ongoing battle with adrenal insufficiency, and the unexpected role of diabetes technology.
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Glucose, food, exercise, and even DIY closed loop on the phone
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How sports can be a platform to tackle diabetes awareness and stigma.
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What helps me feel less frustration, failure, struggle, and guilt.
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What is the role of the health humanities in diabetes care?
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Tripling my carbs --> 5 fewer hours in-range per day, 64% more insulin (!), & more lessons learned.
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Team Novo Nordisk athletes with diabetes dispel myths and stigma.
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80 days, 5 lbs of weight loss, and my strongest blood glucose numbers ever?
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Instead of “avoid long-term complications,” Adam Brown focuses on something more motivating and uplifting
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How do I talk to family and friends about diabetes? Is this MY burden to bear? Are loved ones a “diabetes bright spot” or “diabetes police”?
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Jim Hirsch, diaTribe contributor and bestselling author, weighs in on a damaging diabetes myth
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“Adam, what do you eat when you’re on a plane?” My six go-to strategies from hundreds of flights and airports
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Kerri Sparling on what it’s like to (attempt) balance raising young kids with managing diabetes – and how kids can be the best diabetes motivators
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Why a good night of sleep transforms Adam Brown's diabetes the next day
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The lame food advice at Adam Brown's diagnosis, why it didn’t work, and Adam's #1 Bright Spot solution
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How Adam Brown learned to make low-carb food tasty, doable, portable, and fun. Plus, cool new diabetes food experiments he's been testing!