For people living with type 2 diabetes, the routines are pretty well-known – eat healthy foods, exercise regularly and take medication as prescribed. But what many people might not know is that, despite their best efforts, complications of diabetes may occur. One of the primary complications of diabetes is heart disease, which can actually be present when diabetes is diagnosed or happen any time thereafter.
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!
Kaleb Dahlgren: A positive attitude will fuel your dreams
Tell Kaleb Dahlgren he can’t do something and it’ll inspire him to find a way to do it even better.
Mario: Follow good advice and live healthily
Canadians 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, Mario reflects on living with diabetes.
Living with the intersection of trauma and type 2 diabetes: one woman’s story
Today I am going to share my story of living with diabetes, and some of the challenges and positive changes that I’ve encountered. I also will speak to the intersection of trauma and its effects on living with a chronic illness.
Christine: you don’t need to feel guilty
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. Now retired, Christine was the kind of nurse you’d hope for if you ever needed one. Confident, energetic and kind.
Chris: Watch your weight
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, Chris reflects on living with diabetes. At 31, Chris wasn’t the sort of person who was eager to curtail his social life. Convivial […]
