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Good evening everyone, I have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes for over 2 years now and it was quite the blow to my life. Like many of you, it came out of the blue and changed a lot of things very quickly. I was lucky enough to be surrounded by amazing friends and family that made sure I never felt...

I have had the reaction from countless people when I tell them I'm diabetic of "You dont look diabetic" I don't look diabetic? What does that even mean? What does diabetes look like? Should I have a bottle of insulin growing out of my head? Should I have a syringe hanging out of my...

I was just wondering how people manage their diabetes in college. I am currently a high school senior and I am getting a little nervous about this health condition.

And by unsupportive I mean, does not want me to have the Omnipod, says it is too expensive and I don't really need it since I've already been giving myself shots for 28 years so why not just keep doing it. Does not want me to get CGM, again, too expensive. Says I am being selfish. Makes me feel...

Alone you will never be , Though you only look in times of need… Before you, We alway’s are… The cool breeze…A chill it is… Don’t you feel … Believe, for we are here… Always Remember, December Without him, Your Sins would still be… A Plan for...

The Games Are So Old…Yet You Alway’s Want 2 Play… Risk… The Name It Shall Be… One Kiss…2 Change It All… Run If You Want, But… Over It Will Never Be… Silence Says It All…We Both Know You Agree… Pride’s A Funny Thing…...

Day by Day, I will not Stray… For too long defined by my childish ways… The blame game I will not play… A second chance, nothing means more… Don’t misunderstand, the mistakes I will own… Failure, makes the man… This I know… Head held high, Standing...

I am not a betting man by any means, but let’s assume I was for a minute. I would not hesitate to take everything I had (not much by the way lol) and lay it all on the line. I would gamble the roof over my head and my entire future to prove what I believe to be fact. Parents, grandparents, or guardians...

Pride always seems to be my biggest enemy but babbyyy never mind your stubborn ways. Stupid fights sleepless nights never would of guessed. If I dialed your old number maybe it wont be too late ….damn! It seems the jokes on me. Go ahead and laugh cause we both know there’s nothing left to...

What is happiness and who exactly is it that defines this? The happiest I have ever been in my entire life is when I had nothing and I mean nothing. Living in my truck and not a dollor to my name, but I was happy. At the time of course I did not realize this, truthfully at that time in my life I knew...

You make choices and you don’t look back, regardless of the consequences. I live my life with that saying in mind every single day. I am far from perfect and some of the choices I have made are very regretable, but every bad choice has led me here. What I am saying is everyone messes up, hell we...

Promises that were once made turn to be nothing more than broken down lies. Was it all a dream, better yet, one big joke? All the nights we laid awake, planning for a future, all the passion we shared. Looking back, I think a figment of my imagination you were. What a shame I really thought we had something...

They say life is what you make of it that anything is possible reach for the stars and don’t ever settle. Strive for more, refuse to quit and never give up hope. As small children growing up we often times find ourselves in a fantasy world. Our imaginations run wild as we play with our friends...

I am a type 1 diabetic and have been since i was 12. I am 22 now and I have been extremely lucky to find such a caring and loving boyfriend. He has always been there for me and has helped me manage and deal with my diabetes. I am living in our home town in NJ working after recently graduating college...

I think back to a couple of mouth's ago. When I had a boyfriend that was just useing me. I was talking to a friend one day and she was telling me that I did not need him. Than I tought ya that is right I dont need him. He is just someone in my life that I did not need to have around in my life. I...

I am a young mom of 2. I have a 1 year old and a 1 month old, a set of irish twins :) I am new to this and would love to make some friends!

Hello. I am new to this forum. I am a parent of a child with Type 1 Diabetes. She has had this diease for the past 9 years now. I looking to connect with other parents with children of the same status. Everyone have a great week. Carrie

I was just wondering.... What was everyone's diagnosis stories? I know some are quite interesting so post them here I would love to read them!

Allison talks candidly about being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as an adult and how it has affected her job search, wedding, marriage, and future plans for her family. This video was featured in Young Voices: Life With Diabetes , a national web-based video campaign allowing teens and young adults to...

Basketball player and history buff Darian shares how living with diabetes has motivated him to achieve his goals. This video was featured in Young Voices: Life With Diabetes , a national web-based video campaign allowing teens and young adults to share insights on the challenges you face living with...

Economics major Dennis shows how he juggles being a student with type 1 diabetes and an EMT. This video was featured in Young Voices: Life With Diabetes , a national web-based video campaign allowing teens and young adults to share insights on the challenges you face living with type 1 diabetes.

College student Devin talks about growing up with diabetes from infancy and what it's been like going off to college to live on her own for the first time. This video was featured in Young Voices: Life With Diabetes , a national web-based video campaign allowing teens and young adults to share insights...

If you are a teen or young adult living with type 1 diabetes, this is your chance to "Shout Out" about diabetes. Tell the next President what can be done to help put an end to this disease -- in one minute or less. Express your Wishes. Your Needs. Your Challenges. JDRF is teaming up with Discovery...