At DHF, we understand the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes – pun intended! We admire the youth we work with who bravely confront T1D, refusing to let T1D stand in the way of them achieving their dreams. Our blog is a platform for these inspiring individuals to share their stories of triumph through the day to day challenges of navigating life with Type 1 diabetes. We are excited to feature their stories, not only to inspire and inform but also to remind everyone in the diabetes community that they are not alone. Let’s celebrate resilience, exchange stories, and form a supportive community that celebrates youth who truly are greater than T1D!
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Greater Than T1D
My Body: An Interview with Erin Marcellina
My Body: An Interview with Erin Marcellina I had the pleasure of interviewing Canadian singer-songwriter, Erin...
Type 1 Diabetes Stigma: As a (Stigma)tter of Fact
Type 1 Diabetes Stigma: As a (Stigma)tter of Fact Early Diagnosis and Isolation I do not remember a life without...
Empowering Yourself: Strategies for Success as a T1D Student Employee
Empowering Yourself: Strategies for Success as a T1D Student Employee Going to school with type one diabetes is one...
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Being Queer and T1D: The Intersection of Diabetes & Gender Identity
Being Queer and T1D Embracing My Queer and T1D Identities June is Pride month, and I am so thankful to have been given this opportunity to share some of my experiences as a queer type 1 diabetic! A little bit of background on myself: I was diagnosed with T1D in the...
From Fear to Empowerment: My Transition to Independence with T1D
From Fear to Empowerment: My Transition to Independence with T1D One of the biggest challenges I think I’ve ever overcome is my fear of needles. I was diagnosed with type one diabetes in October of 2015, when I was 12 years old. I experienced symptoms for around 4...
Hitting the Trails: 5 Tips for Backpacking with Type 1 Diabetes
Hitting the Trails: 5 Tips for Backpacking with Type 1 Diabetes There is nothing quite like standing on a mountain top, only dramatic ridges, green slopes, and rocky cliffs as far as you can see. The experience of hiking through alpine meadows dotted with vibrant...
Gluten-Free and T1D: My Celiac Journey
Gluten-Free and T1D: My Celiac Journey Living with Celiac disease: my diagnosis May is Celiac Awareness Month and I want to take this opportunity to give you a glimpse into what life is like for someone living with celiac disease – needing to go gluten-free – when...
Type 1 Diabetes and Holi: Management Strategies
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