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Decade of Discovery

Paula's Story

About 7 million Americans are unaware that they have diabetes. Watch Paula’s video to hear how she found out her daughter had Type 1. After watching Paula’s video, visit our YouTube Channel to view videos from others as they comment on… Read More

Richard's Story

Richard has lived with Type 1 diabetes for 66 years! Check out his video to hear his story and advice for other people who are also living with diabetes. After watching Richard’s video, visit our YouTube Channel to view videos… Read More

Tammy’s Story

Watch Tammy’s video to hear her story and learn why a good diabetes support system is so important. After watching Tammy’s video, visit our YouTube Channel to view videos from others as they comment on what a diabetes cure would… Read More

"Really? Are you sure"

Tricia Brown was in shock. After minor arthroscopic surgery, her mother died because a blood clot traveled to her lungs. Tricia was trying to come to grips with this major loss, but at the same time she was concerned with… Read More

T1 Diabetes: My Normal

I was 5 when my mom was diagnosed with Type 1 (T1) diabetes. It was 1981 and she was 38 years old. She spent time in the hospital, had a meter the size of a brick and had to rinse… Read More

Where did it come from?

During the spring and summer of 1981 the symptoms of diabetes manifested it self in the form of thirst and weightloss, I was 38 years old. I did not check with the Dr. until August of that year. I was… Read More

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Every 30 minutes in Minnesota, a doctor is telling someone for the first time that they have diabetes. Learn More

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