What inspires someone to support a diabetes organization thousands of miles away? After more than 58 years of living with Type 1 diabetes, Dennis reflects on the importance of connection, community, and finding purpose through helping others. In this edition of What Does It All Mean?, he shares why Diapoint became a community he wanted to support and a place where he could continue to “pay it forward.”
Living with diabetes is challenging enough without the added burden of stigma and discrimination. In this edition of What Does It All Mean?, Dennis reflects on the misconceptions people living with diabetes face every day, why these attitudes persist, and how education, advocacy, and standing together can help create a future free from diabetes stigma.
The internet has made finding diabetes information easier than ever, but how do you know what to trust? In this edition of What Does It All Mean?, Dennis explores the challenges of evaluating diabetes advice from websites, social media groups, and online searches, and shares practical tips for finding reliable information.
