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JDRF plays a vital part in trying to find a cure while also offering support to people living with type 1 diabetes. My family also has to take these extra precautions to ensure my safety. Having type 1 diabetes is already a burden enough but now adding to that the constant fear of getting this virus because my type 1 would make fighting the virus even harder has made this time even more difficult.

She encourages her students to dream about—and do—big things. I have lived with this disease for the last 18 years and one of my big things that I share with my students is that they should not let anything hold you back.

Communicate with those teachers and educate them on the needs of your warriors. Teach your children to stand up for themselves and advocate for their needs, whatever those maybe.

It really is a great life skill to have! Derek Rodriguez has lived with type 1 diabetes T1D since April , but was not a stranger to what life with T1D was like because both his mother and grandmother have lived with T1D since before he was born. Derek is passionate about wrestling, and refuses to let T1D stand in the way of his dream of wrestling for Penn State one day. Soukaina Saboula has lived with type 1 diabetes T1D for almost 15 years after being diagnosed at the age of 5. Soukaina says that life with T1D has forced her to grow, face various challenges, and make countless decisions, both small and large, while also teaching her self-discipline on a whole new scale.

Soukaina is most grateful for the T1D community and the support that is readily available to her, and the support that she is able to give as well. So here I am, trying my best to raise and spread awareness about T1D. November 1 st is T1Day! Diabetes and Exercise. Mental Health. Food and Diabetes. School Resources. Previously Healthy. Beyond Type 1 App. DKA Campaign. Diabetes Scholars. Jesse Was Here. Marathon Team.

Shop the Drop. Chances are, there may be a live event in your neck of the woods, though there are many virtual offerings, too. Banting House in London, Ontario, is known as the birthplace of insulin. Not all people with diabetes require insulin, but the anniversary of its creation is still noteworthy. Diabetes Awareness Month is a great time to engage with other people who have diabetes or with other caregivers.

Your local hospital may have an in-person group. Self-care is important, whether you have diabetes, are caring for someone who has diabetes, or are a staunch advocate for the cause.

Raising awareness about diabetes is crucial. It can encourage people to know the signs and symptoms, drive research, and foster community. Diabetes Awareness Month happens every November, and you can get involved in many different fun and meaningful ways this year and beyond. The singer and actor shares why using the "time in range" metric to help manage his type 1 diabetes has been a "life-changing" discovery.

The risk factors for type 2 diabetes are complex and range from genetic to environmental to lifestyle choices. Learn more. My diagnosis was a wake-up call. It was time to take care of my health. Share with our Power of Us photo filter found in the link below and PowerofUs hashtag on social media.

November 14 th is World Diabetes Day! Close out NDAM with Giving Tuesday on December 1, by downloading a social media graphic also found in link below and encourage your community to make a gift to JDRF during this annual day of giving to advance our mission of a world with T1D.