Category: Diabetes

Diabetes & Emergencies: Why I Trust MedicAlert to Protect Me

Diabetes & Emergencies: Why I Trust MedicAlert to Protect Me The first day of school was supposed to be full of excitement—new notebooks, freshly sharpened

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From Diagnosis to Adventure: Life with Type 1 Diabetes

I’ve lived with type 1 diabetes so long I’ve gotten used to the moving parts of everyday management over time, but it’s a 24/7 job I’ll have for life and no two days are exactly alike. That extra full-time job can sometimes lead to emotional distress, as there are no breaks from clocking meals, insulin, and blood sugars

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Alexa’s Journey with Type 1 Diabetes: How One Medical ID Helped Save Her Life

At just 15 years old, Alexa was an energetic teen who loved playing softball, staying active, and diving into life’s adventures. But everything changed the day she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes — a chronic condition where the body stops producing insulin. Overnight, her life became about blood sugar checks, insulin pumps, and managing the unmanageable.

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Conquering My Type 1 Diabetes: Kimberly’s Story

Conquering My Type 1 Diabetes: Kimberly’s Story When your job is to protect others, you don’t take chances with your own safety. Kimberly, a seasoned HR

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Grandmother with two grandchildren

Living Well with Type 1 Diabetes: 50 Years of Resilience and Triumph

Living Well with Type 1 Diabetes: 50 Years of Resilience and Triumph Brenda’s journey with Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong one, marked by overcoming

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