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Interviews
We all know there are lots of people out there with diabetes, but who are they? How do they deal with their diabetes? What challenges have they faced, and how? Get to know others and read their stories.

Q&A: ADA CEO Tracey Brown and JDRF President and CEO Aaron Kowalski
PublishedDiabetes Self-Management recently asked ADA CEO Tracey Brown and JDRF President and CEO Aaron Kowalski about the impact of their work… Read More “Q&A: ADA CEO Tracey Brown and JDRF President and CEO Aaron Kowalski”

Anthony Anderson and Diabetes: Life With Type 2
PublishedAre you a fan of the hit TV show black•ish? Learn how actor Anthony Anderson educates fans and friends about living with type 2 diabetes… Read More “Anthony Anderson and Diabetes: Life With Type 2”

Gavin Lewis and Type 1 Diabetes
PublishedActor Gavin Lewis focuses on what he can do with type 1 diabetes. He recently spoke to Diabetes Self-Management about his diagnosis, how he manages his diabetes on-set and more… Read More “Gavin Lewis and Type 1 Diabetes”

Lantus, Lancets and Love: Dating When You Both Have Type 1 Diabetes
PublishedMia Fasanella has type 1 diabetes. So does her boyfriend Luke. Here’s how the students manage dating, and their type 1 diabetes, together… Read More “Lantus, Lancets and Love: Dating When You Both Have Type 1 Diabetes”

Charles Mattocks: Diabetes Champion
PublishedMeet Charles Mattocks. He’s a chef, an actor, an author, a filmmaker, a dad. He’s a diabetes advocate. And he just happens to have type 2 diabetes… Read More “Charles Mattocks: Diabetes Champion”

21 of Our Favorite Type 1 Diabetes Blogs of 2020
UpdatedCoping with type 1 diabetes can be difficult. However, knowing others are out there experiencing the same challenges can make the road ahead a little less lonely. In that spirit, Diabetes Self-Management has picked 21 blogs either by or written about those with type 1 diabetes… Read More “21 of Our Favorite Type 1 Diabetes Blogs of 2020”

Nine Athletes With Type 1 Diabetes
PublishedType 1 diabetes is a competitor who never sleeps. Here are nine athletes who were diagnosed before they started competing or during their sports careers… Read More “Nine Athletes With Type 1 Diabetes”

Chef Anne Burrell and Type 1 Diabetes Advocacy
PublishedCelebrity chef Anne Burrell’s passion goes well beyond the kitchen. Learn about her personal connection to the Type 1 diabetes and get three of her mouthwatering recipes… Read More “Chef Anne Burrell and Type 1 Diabetes Advocacy”

ESPN’s Adam Schefter on His Wife and Type 1 Diabetes
UpdatedAre you a fan of ESPN’s Adam Schefter? Learn about his wife Sharri Maio and how their family handles life with Type 1 diabetes… Read More “ESPN’s Adam Schefter on His Wife and Type 1 Diabetes”

Sky High: Diabetic Ketoacidosis on Mount Everest
PublishedLearn how Daniel Phillips received a surprise Type 1 diabetes diagnosis and survived a mysterious battle with diabetic ketoacidosis on Mount Everest… Read More “Sky High: Diabetic Ketoacidosis on Mount Everest”