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At the age of four, Tiffani was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. At the age of 27, she completely lost her vision, was diagnosed with stage four renal failure and temporarily lost mobility due to complications of poor management. This is her story.
Jenni, from Lincoln, Nebraska, lives with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and is committed to advocating for those living with diabetes. This is her story.
Jeris, from Mechanicsburg, Ohio, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) when she was just under two years old—but she hasn't let it hold her back. This is her story.
Shawn, from Los Angeles, California, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) when he was 14 years old. This is his story.
Sigrid from Wuppertal, Germany, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This is her story.
Nicolene knows all too well how diabetes can impact vision. This is her story.
Ella's diagnosis came as a shock to Noelle, her mother. Now, Noelle is committed to educating others about the warning signs of type 1 diabetes. This is Noelle's story:
Ella was brought to the doctor when she was 22 months old, when I was concerned about her weight loss and constant peeing through diapers. We were told it was a urinary tract infection (UTI) and sent on our way.
Type 1 diabetes approached my life at the age of 10 and it hasn't gotten easier. To take care of diabetes requires a lot of responsibility, anything can go wrong if you don't take care of yourself. I have been to the hospital a bunch of times, but that didn't stop me from taking care of myself and continuing to build myself up. Yes, the outcomes can be scary sometimes, but that doesn't mean you have to fear it. I didn't have time to sit and cry about it, I had to learn and adapt. And because of that, I became the man I am today.
Hi. My name is Erica Scaglione, I am 27 years and have had type 1 diabetes since the age of seven.
Wow, 20 years without any complications—until a few years ago. My kidneys took a hit. I was in end-stage kidney renal failure and had to enter dialysis three times a week. I was, and still am, waiting for a kidney transplant. During this time, my eyes started having issues as well.
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