These are the personal experiences of individuals living with diabetes and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult with qualified health care professionals to meet your individual health and medical needs.
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Life with Diabetes
Diabetes Day by Day
Diabetes Day by Day is ADA's storytelling hub where people living with diabetes and their caregivers can share their experiences and read others, while also enjoying video conversations and interviews from people throughout the diabetes community.
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Meet Kaila
Competitive runner Kaila Jackson knows that getting a diabetes diagnosis doesn’t have to stand in the way of your goals.
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Meet Precious
At nine, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a frightening and confusing time for my
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Meet Alison
My name is Alison Sharkey-Hines, and I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 11
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Sharing My Story: Niketa
Niketa lives a busy life as an actress, acting coach and producer, but she still finds
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Sharing My Story: Erica S.
Hi. My name is Erica Scaglione, I am 27 years and have had type 1 diabetes since the…
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Sharing My Story: Nicolene
Nicolene, diagnosed at age 26, knows all too well how diabetes can impact vision. This…
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Sharing My Story: Tiffani
Tiffani, from Desoto, Texas, refused to let complications from her diabetes hold her…
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Sharing My Story: Brent
Brent Adame lives in Midwest City, Oklahoma, and is committed to thriving despite…
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Sharing My Story: Natalie
Natalie has been living with type 1 diabetes since she was six years old and is based…
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Sharing My Story: Patricia
Patricia is a Pilates instructor living with type 1 diabetes. Though she has…
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Sharing My Story: Roger
Roger lives with type 2 diabetes and resides in New Jersey. June 11, 2019 is the day…
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Sharing My Story: Alfonzo
Alfonzo has type 1 diabetes and has battled the disease on a very low income. This is…
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Sharing My Story: Breonna
Growing up with a type 1 diabetic dad, I had to learn young what to do in emergencies.…
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Diabetes Day by Day is a podcast that provides practical advice for people with diabetes and their caregivers on how to live with diabetes. The podcast is presented by Neil Skolnik, MD, and Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, along with other guests. You can listen to Diabetes Day by Day on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Spotify.
Mental Health and Diabetes: From Awareness to Action
Join Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen in this episode as they discuss the importance of emotional wellbeing in overall health.
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Get to Know Project Power
A new episode of Diabetes Day by Day is here! Join Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen as they share tips to increase movement in honor of April
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Compounded Medications: Navigating Risks in Diabetes and Obesity Treatments
Join Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen as they delve into the differences between FDA-approved medications and compounded and counterfeit
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There’s an App for That!
A new episode of Diabetes Day by Day is here! Join Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen as they dive into the world of mobile health technology and
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ADA's Standards of Care in Diabetes—2025: Key Points and Updates
A new year brings a new episode of Diabetes Day by Day! Join Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen as they provide an overview of the ADA’s Standards
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Why Knowing About Heart Failure May Be Important to You
November marks American Diabetes Month®, and we're thrilled to share a new episode of Diabetes Day by Day! Join Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen
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Diabetes and an Abundance Mentality
November marks American Diabetes Month®, and we're thrilled to share a new episode of Diabetes Day by Day! Join Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen
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Navigating Nutrition: Your Guide to Thriving with Diabetes
Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen zero in on nutrition in diabetes, offering practical tips and advice to help you thrive. Our special guests
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Flavors of Tradition: Embracing Culture in the Diabetes Journey
Drs. Neil Skolnik and Sara Wettergreen celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, exploring the role of nutrition and how cultural heritage can
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