People with type 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. In this post, Alison reflects on living with diabetes.
Inspirational stories
Life isn’t always fair, and sometimes, it can be very disheartening. If you are living with diabetes, you know that fact probably better than anyone. When you are feeling that managing your diabetes is just too difficult and you need some encouragement, turn to this section of our website and read inspirational stories about people just like you – people who have struggled to overcome challenges and succeed to live a full life and follow their dreams. You can do it too!
Julia Pesek: Equestrian and diabetes hero!
Julia Pesek is an accomplished equestrian who is living with type 1 diabetes, and she uses both of these life experiences to contribute to her community.
Alicia McGriskin: top cop, top mom!
Alicia McGriskin has lived – and lived well! – with diabetes since her diagnosis at 12 years old.
Jordan DePape: hockey star and diabetes hero!
Jordan DePape is a brilliant hockey player, an avid volunteer for diabetes and other worthy causes, a full-time university student, and he has type 1 diabetes! How’s that for a full, rich life?
Anwar Boutahar: Diabetes advocate!
Anwar Boutahar founded Anwar’s Diabetic Children’s Relief Foundation to help less fortunate children with type 1 diabetes.
Sébastien Sasseville: outstanding athlete and motivational speaker!
Sébastien Sasseville is a motivational speaker with type 1 diabetes, who uses his experiences to inspire and empower people to meet their challenges head-on and realize their full potential. Read all about his journeys here.
