Real People, Real Stories

Diabetes can affect anyone, the famous and non-famous alike, but it doesn't have to stop you from achieving your goals. Take a look at our list of people-from actors to scientists-who have risen to the top of their fields while dealing with diabetes. Here you will also find a list of movies, and maybe even find a little something to laugh about.

We Want To Know Your Story!

We at dLife are always looking to encourage people with diabetes, instill a sense of empowerment, and foster greater understanding of this disease as well as the people who live with it and/or work toward its cure. Who better to encourage everyday people with diabetes than other everyday people with diabetes? But every dLife is different, so we want to know your story.

This is what we're looking for right now:

Has any aspect of your faith hindered your diabetes management? If so, how did you resolve it?
Has bariatric surgery helped you improve your diabetes management? Tell us about it.
Has a major weight loss improved your prediabetes/diabetes management? Share the details! Pictures welcome.
Are you managing multiple health conditions? How have you been able to handle diabetes and one or more other major conditions?

Download our submission form to share your story now.

Actors & Actresses Do you know who's who in celebrities with diabetes? Find out if your favorite star is on the list!	Artists These talented people are creating works of art while managing their diabetes.
Athletes From football stars to medal winners, these athletes are finding success on and off the field.	Authors & Journalists Do you have the scoop on which wordsmiths live with this disease?
Business People These entrepreneurial types aren't letting their diagnosis stop them from achieving their goals.	Musicians Singing in the key of D? Check our list and see if your Top 40 are also fine-tuning their health.
Politicians and Statesmen Vote "Yes!" on learning who is representing their own diabetes life in the political arena.	Scientists Some of the greatest scientific minds of our time have been touched by diabetes.
Diabetes Pioneers These dedicated men and women didn't have diabetes—but they made great strides in treating and curing it.	Others From the rectory to the research labs, these people are known for their great moments in history.
Movies Highlighting Diabetes A list of movies featuring characters with diabetes.	Laughing Matters Learning to find humor in your diabetes can make the overwhelming daily tasks more manageable.

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Dream Diabetes Devices

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by Brenda Bell

Because today's going to be a bit busy to be doing actual art (and because I just saw STAR TREK: Into Darkness yesterday), I'm going to take the Diabetes Blog Week wildcard: "Tell us what your fantasy diabetes device would be? Think of your dream blood glucose checker, delivery system for insulin or other meds, magic carb counter, etc etc etc. The sky is the limit — what...

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