Diabetes Basics

Like Oprah, we were spellbound by Bret Michaels' story of his recovery from a brain hemorrhage.
 
Bret has been a strong supporter of the American Diabetes Association, so we are thrilled to learn that he is doing so well.
 
Learn more about Bret, his history with type 1 diabetes, and what you can do to help us Stop Diabetes.

Bret Michaels: On the Road to Recovery

Bret Michaels has type 1 diabetes, but that hasn't stopped him from living a "ridiculously outrageous, crazy life."

Symptoms

Concerned about your health or the health of a loved one? Learn about the symptoms of diabetes that you should watch out for.

Type 1

Usually diagnosed in children and young adults, type 1 was previously known as juvenile diabetes.

Complications

Learn how to cope with health issues related to your diabetes.

Diabetes Camp

Give a child with diabetes a summer to remember at one of our special ADA camps.