Invisible: stories

HCP’s Perspective on Diabetes Success: Learn to Celebrate the Small Wins

Quisha Umemba RN, CDCES, CHWI shares thoughts on how success w/ type 2 diabetes is more than about A1C and how to celebrate the small wins.

Life with Diabetes Complications: I Wish I’d Known This Would Happen

For years, Fabian didn’t have the resources or tools to manage his type 2 diabetes. Now, he’s navigating life with complications.

I Wish People with T1D Understood THIS About Type 2 Diabetes

Let's fight the stigma around Type 2 diabetes and advocate for all people living with the chronic illness.

How This Foodie Changed Her Diet After Being Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes

Chanel loves trying new foods and celebrating the classics. Here’s how she changed her diet to help manage her type 2 diabetes.

Losing Weight with Type 2 Diabetes: “You cannot hate yourself to wellness.”

Mary Van Doorn shares her weight loss journey over 20+ years with type 2 diabetes while facing the biggest obstacle—her emotional wellness.

A Type 2 Titan

Ross Cooper has been living with type 2 diabetes since 1996. Since he's been diagnosed, he's been a beast in the gym. Read how why he's a type 2 Titan.

Staying Ready with Nasal Glucagon

T2D Mark Hanlon discussed his experiences with hypoglycemia and how he is staying ready with Baqsimi to prepare for future emergencies.

No Shame in Using Insulin

Insulin stigma in T2D care is real and causes people with type 2 to feel like they're failing at managing it. Joseph Martin shares why that doesn't have to be the case.

Using Small Changes to Overcome Prediabetes

Karen Morrow was told she had prediabetes in 2017. After her diagnosis, she made small changes to her diet and exercise regimen to help her overcome prediabetes.

A Different Kind of Happiness: Defining My Own Success with Type 2 Diabetes

Living a happy life with type 2 diabetes, beyond A1C, looks different for everyone. Bill Santos shares what successful management looks like for him.