Diagnosed with T1D in 1972: I Believed I Wouldn’t Live Past 45 Years Old
Jack Collins was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in 1972 — about 50 years ago. Despite having a blood…
Love & Life with a T1D: “I am her biggest fan.”
They say managing T1D (type 1 diabetes) takes a village. For me, this couldn’t be truer. There are quite a…
If You’ve Lived with T1D for 10, 25, 50, or 75 Years…
“Every day with type 1 diabetes is an accomplishment,” says Jeff Hitchcock who founded Children with Diabetes (CWD) after his…
Advice for Someone Newly Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
Those first few weeks, months, and years with type 1 diabetes are usually remarkably overwhelming. Too often, you might not…
5 Years with Type 1 Diabetes: Lessons I’ve Learned
Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is no small feat by any means. I chose to celebrate the good and…
I Tried to Wear an Insulin Pump for a Day — Here’s How it Went
Let me start by saying: I am not here to tell you an inspirational story. I’m just here to share…
My Experience Photographing People with T1D & Their Devices
T1D Exchange asked me to do a photo series portraying diversity within the diabetes community, highlighting people and their devices….
Community, Support & Friends for Life
On July 6-9, 2022, I had the opportunity to attend the Friends For Life annual conference organized by the Children…
My A1c Dropped from 6.1 to 5.7% Using Inhaled Insulin: Ginger’s Story
This article is about Ginger’s experience using inhaled insulin and is intended to give a firsthand perspective on a product…
Comparing T1D Experiences: Mom’s Story
Author’s Note: A special thank-you to my mom, Jackie Dennis, for her contributions to this article—and for so much more….
