Patrick O’Hara

Patrick O’Hara is a comedian in Chicago and a graduate of the Second City training class. He has been a diabetic for 20 years, but has only recently begun to take it seriously. He writes about diabetes for Chicago Now http://www.chicagonow.com/bad-diabetic/ and hopes to inspire others to take good care of themselves.

How I Found a Long-Term Solution to Treat My Diabetic Foot Ulcers

I have been living with type 1 diabetes for 26 years. When I was diagnosed at 13, doctors explained the importance of taking care of my diabetes. They…

A Second Chance at Diabetes Management

After months of chemotherapy and surgery, the cancer was in remission. I had survived. What was diabetes compared to that? Nothing...