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My childhood, adolescence, and transition to adulthood all presented unique challenges to me as a diabetic. Upon reflection, I realized it was my adolescence that was a particular struggle and this led me to ask why. What is it about adolescence that makes it more difficult for those suffering from a chronic illness? While reflecting, I recognized one factor that influenced my struggle for independence and normalcy as a teenager; it was my insulin pump.
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The fear and frustration of diabetes fences me in. It has slowly worn me out. I have to get back to the girl I was before all this diabetes shit started. The girl who feared nothing, except being weak. The girl who always accepted a challenge and was ready at any time to go on any journey that presented itself.
Sugar Babies examines the public heath epidemic of diabetic children in America. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are on the rise and threaten to become a healthcare crisis in the next decade.
I raced Ironman Arizona in November, 2012. I took a very simple approach to my training and simply swam, rode, and ran whenever I could fit it in. I can’t tell you how many miles or yards I completed leading up to the race because I never logged it. The longest run I did leading up to the race was 13 miles, and I’d never run more than 15 in my life. This was not how I planned to train at the time I registered for the race.
New diabetes books are appearing left and right, and we've complied a list of some newly published and up-and-coming titles you won't want to miss. Check out our diabetes books list, and if you've already read the books, please send us your feedback.
The Behavorial Diabetes Institute (BDI) Needs Your Help
Sometimes it can be tough and frustrating when you have a partner with type 1 diabetes. …
JDRF reported today that Congress has included a $150 million extension of the Special Diabetes Program (SDP) as part of a year-end package of legislation to avert the "fiscal cliff."
"For the past year, we have led the fight in Congress for renewal of the SDP because we know that this program has contributed to remarkable scientific breakthroughs in managing and treating diabetes, and this timely extension is central to curing T1D,"
It wasn't easy, but our editors have selected ASweetLife's 10 best diabetes stories of 2012. From research and technology to cooking and personal triumph, 2012 had it all. Many thanks to our readers for your loyalty and support. We wish everyone a very happy and healthy 2013, and may it bring in the best diabetes stories, hopefully ones that hint a diabetes cure is near.